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.
Crime Time
Ghostemane Lyrics
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I been livin' a lie
They told me to never give in and
Fight for whatever you want in life
But what I really really want is a one way
Free ride right into the next
Life with the next knife
Count down the days
Out
I been livin' a lie
They told me to never give in and
Fight for whatever you want in life
But what I really really want is a one way
Free ride right into the next
Life with the next knife
I see anywhere near me or in my vicinity
Count down the days
(So many promises)
The lyrics to Ghostemane's song "Crime Time" delve into themes of disillusionment, the desire for escapism, and a sense of impending doom. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been living a false reality, perhaps due to societal pressures or expectations. They were advised to never give in and to fight for what they want in life, but the singer reveals that what they truly desire is a one-way ticket to escape their current existence.
The reference to a "free ride" implies a desire for an effortless and unfettered journey to the next stage of life, regardless of the consequences. The mention of the "next knife" suggests a dangerous and unpredictable future that the singer both fears and embraces. They seem to be surrounded by potential threats or influences that they are constantly vigilant of, fearing that their days are numbered.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crime Time" convey a sense of internal struggle, where the singer grapples with their own conflicting desires and a growing sense of impending danger. The song explores themes of disillusionment, escapism, and the yearning for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
I been livin' a lie
I have been deceiving myself
They told me to never give in and
They advised me not to surrender and
Fight for whatever you want in life
Struggle for what you desire in life
But what I really really want is a one way
Yet, what I truly desire is a single direction
Free ride right into the next
Unrestricted journey straight into the following
Life with the next knife
Existence with the subsequent blade
I see anywhere near me or in my vicinity
I observe anything close to me or within my surroundings
Count down the days
Tally the remaining days
(So many promises)
(Numerous commitments)
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