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.
Black Blood
Ghostemane Lyrics
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Nobody talks to me, nobody is relating
Am I so invisible, or am I so hated?
We swing our fists and kick our
Legs to know we're still breathin'
I know what it's like when you're all alone
Just look in my eyes, we are so alike
They won't drag me to the ground
Up against the world fucked at birth
What's a life worth?
Black blood
You can kill me, but I'll never fucking die
(Alright, go ahead)
In Ghostemane's song "Black Blood," the lyrics reflect a sense of alienation and disconnect from society. The opening lines express a feeling of not belonging to the current generation, as the individual feels a lack of connection and communication with others. This leads to questioning whether they are invisible or disliked by others. The mention of swinging fists and kicking legs suggests a desperate attempt to feel alive and validate their existence.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of individuality and resilience. The singer embraces their unique identity, represented by "black blood." This metaphorical black blood symbolizes their strength, determination, and refusal to conform. It signifies an unwavering spirit that cannot be easily defeated. The lyrics assert that despite facing adversity and being mistreated by the world from birth, the individual's worth cannot be determined or diminished.
The final line, "You can kill me, but I'll never fucking die," further emphasizes their indomitable spirit. It conveys a message of defiance and the refusal to be defeated by external forces. Overall, "Black Blood" portrays the struggles of feeling disconnected from others, yet finding strength and resilience within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I was born in the wrong generation
I feel disconnected from the current era
Nobody talks to me, nobody is relating
I struggle to find meaningful connections and understanding in my relationships
Am I so invisible, or am I so hated?
I question whether I am unnoticed or disliked by others
We swing our fists and kick our
We express our frustration and pain through physical actions
Legs to know we're still breathin'
We engage in physical activities to remind ourselves that we are alive and present
I know what it's like when you're all alone
I understand the experience of loneliness
Just look in my eyes, we are so alike
By looking into my eyes, you can see that we share similar struggles and emotions
Black blood black blood
Symbolizing darkness and pain within me
They won't drag me to the ground
I won't be easily defeated or broken
Up against the world fucked at birth
Feeling disadvantaged and facing challenges since birth
What's a life worth?
Questioning the value and purpose of life
Black blood
Continuing to symbolize my inner darkness and pain
You can kill me, but I'll never fucking die
Even if I face death, I will always prevail and live on
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ERIC WHITNEY, MARK ANDREW BRONZINO
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