Growing up in Florida, Whitney was originally a guitar player for hardcore and doom metal bands.[3] Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California after starting his career as a rapper eventually finding success in the underground.
Eric Whitney was born 15 April 1991 in Lake Worth, Florida to parents from New York. Whitney grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a teenager, he was in several bands and played the guitar which introduced him to music. He also played football whilst in High School, saying he was practically forced to by his father, who died when Whitney was seventeen.
Whitney was introduced to rap music when he was the guitarist in the hardcore punk band Nemesis and a bandmate introduced him to Memphis rap.
Whitney graduated from university after studying astrophysics and was eventually employed in a position earning $65,000 annually.In 2015, Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California due to his music not thriving in Southern Florida, giving up his employment at the same time. Meeting up with JGRXXN, Whitney joined his collective Schemaposse which included artists such as the now-deceased Lil Peep and Craig Xen.
In April 2016, Schemaposse disbanded leaving Whitney not associated with any group. Whitney eventually began to associate with the popular underground group $uicideboy$ and fellow Florida rapper Pouya. Pouya released the video for "1000 Rounds" with Ghostemane in April 2017.The video quickly went viral and as of May 2018, has nearly 9 million views.
In 2018 Whitney released his 10th album, "N / O / I / S / E" (No One Is Safe from Evil). The album has a very dark and aggressive style and it deals a lot with self-harm, self-mutilation, agoraphobia, and many other issues Ghostemane has dealt with personally. N / O / I / S / E was released by surprise on 10th October 2018, as it was supposed to drop on 17th October of the same year.
Begotten
Ghostemane Lyrics
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Where was god when I was
On my very last plea?
Where was god when I was on my knees?
Where was god when I was
On my very last plea?
Where was god? Where was god?
(I've got no time to waste
I've wasted it all on you)
(I've got no time to waste
I've wasted it all on you)
(I've got no time to waste
I've wasted it all on you)
(I've got no time to waste
I've wasted it all on you)
Where was god when I was on my knees?
Where was god when I was
On my very last plea?
Where was god? Where was god?
Where was god? Where was god?
The lyrics of "Begotten" by Ghostemane and Nedarb revolve around the theme of questioning the existence and presence of God in times of despair and struggle. The repeated lines, "Where was God when I was on my knees? Where was God when I was on my very last plea?" convey a sense of disappointment and frustration towards a higher power that seems absent during moments of desperation.
The repetition of the question "Where was God?" emphasizes the singer's longing for divine intervention or guidance during their lowest moments. It expresses feelings of abandonment and a search for meaning in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that despite reaching out to God, the singer feels unheard and alone in their plea for assistance.
The repeated line "I've got no time to waste, I've wasted it all on you" further adds to the sense of disappointment and disillusionment. It implies that the singer feels they have dedicated their time and energy towards seeking a connection with God, only to be left unsatisfied and feeling as though their efforts were in vain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Begotten" delve into the existential struggle of questioning the existence and role of God in times of personal crisis and longing for a presence that may never be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Where was god when I was on my knees?
In times of desperate need and vulnerability, where was the divine presence or higher power to provide guidance and support?
Where was god when I was on my very last plea?
When I had reached the ultimate point of begging and supplication, where was the intervention or assistance from a higher being?
Where was god? Where was god?
Repeated questioning of the absence or lack of divine intervention in difficult and trying moments.
I've got no time to waste
I am running out of time and cannot afford to waste it.
I've wasted it all on you
All the time that could have been used for other purposes or personal growth has been squandered or dedicated solely to you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Braden Morgan, Eric Whitney
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