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.
Bury Me
Ghostemane Lyrics
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No "rata tat tat"
But I'm 'bout to take life back
Never turn my back and never
Let you run it back
I'd rather be a fuck up all for
Saying that I never moved for that
Ayy (Ayy) , Ayy (Ayy)
A God who fell from grace
Watch me burning at the stake, ayy (Ayy)
I don't really want to be the one to tell
You but I really gotta say you a lame
Boy you want to beat me? give me way
Fuck faith throw my body up in a
Volcano I'm liable to incinerate
(Liable to incinerate)
Psilocybin' melt my mind, it make me think
(It make me think)
Left everything, Blackmage
I will end up a name by Crowley
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna s–gun cocking
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
Damn know I, know I flex ouu
Ye- yeah, ouu damn
Watch me burning at the stake ye- yeah, ouu
Ro-ro-rope on my neck, no set to rep
Fuck my breath
Jump to my death, broke my neck
Snap back, crack promise you won't bury me
Nail me up and light me
Watch me light the night up
With the fire up in the sky
I want to let it out
Re-ready to die (Ready to die)
Better my life and tell
Myself I'm really living
When the people they'd all
Make it some misery, ayy
Take me back to putting tabs upon my tongue
I'm losing sleep, but that's okay
I got nowhere to go
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna s–gun cocking
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't wanna sleep tonight
Damn know I, know I flex ouu
Ye- yeah, ouu damn
Watch me burning at the stake ye- yeah, ouu
In Ghostemane's song "Bury Me," the lyrics express a sense of rebellion and defiance against societal expectations and norms. The opening lines, "But I bet you motherfuckers rep, no set, No 'rata tat tat'," suggest that the singer is unimpressed by those who claim to represent a certain lifestyle or image. They are determined to reclaim their own life and refuse to back down or let others dictate their actions.
The lyrics continue with a declaration of refusing to conform, suggesting that the singer would rather be a "fuck up" than conform to societal expectations. They challenge their detractors, asserting that they will not be easily turned away or influenced. The line "Fuck faith throw my body up in a volcano I'm liable to incinerate" carries a sense of recklessness and a desire to destroy all preconceived notions and expectations placed upon them.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the singer's state of mind and their battle with sleep. The repetition of "I don't wanna sleep tonight" reinforces a restless and restless state of mind. The line "Take me back to putting tabs upon my tongue, I'm losing sleep, but that's okay, I got nowhere to go" suggests a longing for escape and the desire to experience altered states of consciousness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bury Me" convey a sense of defiance, rebellion, and a rejection of societal norms and expectations. It embodies the struggle to find one's own identity and live authentically, even if it means going against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
But I bet you motherfuckers rep, no set
I challenge you all to claim your loyalty, but I doubt you belong to any specific group or gang
No "rata tat tat"
No idle threats or gun sounds
But I'm 'bout to take life back
I'm determined to regain control over my own life
Never turn my back and never
I will always stay vigilant and never
Let you run it back
Allow you to go back to the way things were
I'd rather be a fuck up all for
I'd rather make mistakes and face consequences for
Saying that I never moved for that
Refusing to conform or compromise
Ayy (Ayy) , Ayy (Ayy)
Expressing approval or agreement
Fuck the face with the mace off
Defiantly disregard authority or control
A God who fell from grace
Someone who was once regarded highly but has lost their status or reputation
Watch me burning at the stake, ayy (Ayy)
Witness my destruction or downfall
I don't really want to be the one to tell
Reluctance to be the bearer of bad news or criticism
You but I really gotta say you a lame
You, however, are unimpressive or unoriginal
Boy you want to beat me? give me way
If you want to challenge me, step aside
Fuck faith throw my body up in a
Rejecting religious or spiritual beliefs, willing to sacrifice myself
Volcano I'm liable to incinerate
I'm prepared to burn myself and everything around me
(Liable to incinerate)
(At risk of completely destroying)
Psilocybin' melt my mind, it make me think
Psychedelic substances cause my thoughts to unravel and contemplate deeply
(It make me think)
(It provokes introspection and reflection)
Left everything, Blackmage
Abandoned all my attachments or worldly possessions
I will end up a name by Crowley
I will be remembered or recognized like the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley
I don't wanna sleep tonight
I prefer not to rest or escape from reality
I don't wanna s–gun cocking
I don't want to hear the sound of a gun being prepared to fire
Damn know I, know I flex ouu
Damn, acknowledge that I display my strength and power
Ye- yeah, ouu damn
Yes, indeed, damn impressive
Ro-ro-rope on my neck, no set to rep
A noose around my neck, symbolizing my lack of allegiance or affiliation
Fuck my breath
Disregard the importance of my existence
Jump to my death, broke my neck
Intentionally end my life, resulting in a fatal injury
Snap back, crack promise you won't bury me
Bounce back from adversity, ensure that I won't be forgotten or silenced
Nail me up and light me
Crucify me and set me on fire
Watch me light the night up
Witness as I bring illumination or chaos
With the fire up in the sky
Using fiery destruction to create a spectacle in the heavens
I want to let it out
I yearn to release my emotions or unleash my true self
Re-ready to die (Ready to die)
Prepared to face death once again
Better my life and tell
Improve my existence and declare
Myself I'm really living
That I am truly experiencing life
When the people they'd all
While others around me
Make it some misery, ayy
Create a state of suffering or hardship
Take me back to putting tabs upon my tongue
Bring me back to the time when I consumed hallucinogens
I'm losing sleep, but that's okay
I am sacrificing rest and peace of mind, but it doesn't bother me
I got nowhere to go
I feel directionless or without a purpose
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ERIC WHITNEY, TANNER PETULLA
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