Eric Whitney (born 15 April 1991),[2] known professionally as Ghostemane is… Read Full Bio ↴Eric Whitney (born 15 April 1991),[2] known professionally as Ghostemane is an American artist and musician from Lake Worth, Florida.

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.

PROXY
Ghostemane Lyrics

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I could be the poster boy for shit ass luck
I couldn't tell you how many times
I been lit off this bud
The ground all around me
I don't know how they found me
But this shit don't stop
If there's a god then he popped
A laxative and he sitting over my head again

Even if I died I bet that shit
Would land on my next of kin
But I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Takin no shit even if that's god himself
He betta be ready fo a lick
Don't even try to comprehend the
Shit that I say silent is the way I stay
And violent is the way I play
But I been tryin to change
But when a motherfucker test me
Like SAT then I S S A T
And I don't know why the
Fuck I'm spellin it out
Cause most of you too dumb to read
See I have a lot of fun
Everything going good
Got a drank, not a thang in the bank
But I don't need a thang if I gotta bad chick
And a little bit of cash in my name
But that's the way I been living
The way I been thinking, it's fucking me up
But I don't give a shit, I could die tomorrow
I might as well self destruct

You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme
You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme
You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme
You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme

If all of my dreams came true
You would be no more
And I'd be sitting on the block
Chilling on death row
Doin' the same shit, that I'm doing now
That's word countin' down the days
Until I leave my body on earth
A little birdie told me about
This chick I know
How she was dreaming 'bout my hands
Gripping her throat but it ain't no thang
'cause most chicks just can't hang
They talk a whole lotta game
But don't know how to play call me a fuckup
Cause I think that is my calling in life
Take a good thang, grind it up
Put it in a pipe
Flick a bic, watch it light
Blow it out in the strife
And see it fade away, never no more
Thank you to pride

You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme
You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme
You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind
I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme
You might not understand all of
The shit in my mind

I'm the Ghoste of the underground
Listen to this rhyme

Overall Meaning

In "PROXY" by GhosteMane, the lyrics express a sense of frustration, nihilism, and self-destructive tendencies. The opening line, "I could be the poster boy for shit ass luck," sets the tone for the song, suggesting that the singer feels constantly plagued by misfortune. The reference to being "lit off this bud" implies that the singer often turns to marijuana to cope with their hardships. They feel trapped, as indicated by the line, "The ground all around me, I don't know how they found me," suggesting a feeling of being watched or pursued.

The song reflects the singer's defiant attitude, particularly towards a higher power. They question the existence of God, suggesting that if there is a God, they have a sadistic sense of humor. The line, "But I'm the Ghoste of the underground, Takin no shit even if that's god himself, He betta be ready fo a lick," illustrates a rebellious spirit and a refusal to be submissive. However, the singer also acknowledges their struggle to change, indicating that they have a desire for personal growth.

The repeated phrase, "You might not understand all of the shit in my mind," suggests a sense of loneliness and being misunderstood. The singer acknowledges that their thoughts and emotions are complex and difficult to comprehend. Despite this, they assert their identity as the "Ghoste of the underground," emphasizing their resilience and refusal to conform.

Overall, "PROXY" delves into themes of struggle, frustration, and defiance in the face of adversity. It explores the disconnect between the singer's thoughts and the inability of others to fully understand their mindset.

Line by Line Meaning

I could be the poster boy for shit ass luck
I am incredibly unlucky and have had many unfortunate experiences

I couldn't tell you how many times I been lit off this bud
I have lost count of how many times I have gotten high

The ground all around me I don't know how they found me
I feel like everyone is watching me and I don't know how they discovered my secrets

But this shit don't stop If there's a god then he popped A laxative and he sitting over my head again
My misfortunes never end, if there is a god, he must be enjoying watching me suffer

Even if I died I bet that shit Would land on my next of kin
Even in death, my bad luck would somehow affect my family

But I'm the Ghoste of the underground Takin no shit even if that's god himself He betta be ready fo a lick
I'm a rebellious and fearless individual, I won't tolerate any mistreatment, even from god

Don't even try to comprehend the Shit that I say silent is the way I stay And violent is the way I play
My thoughts and actions are difficult to understand, I prefer to keep quiet and express myself through aggression

But I been tryin to change But when a motherfucker test me Like SAT then I S S A T
I have been attempting to improve myself, but if someone challenges me, I will retaliate aggressively

And I don't know why the Fuck I'm spellin it out Cause most of you too dumb to read
I don't know why I'm bothering to explain, most people are too ignorant to comprehend

See I have a lot of fun Everything going good Got a drank, not a thang in the bank But I don't need a thang if I gotta bad chick And a little bit of cash in my name
I enjoy my life when everything is going well, I have a drink, no money in the bank, but I don't need wealth if I have a attractive partner and some cash

But that's the way I been living The way I been thinking, it's fucking me up But I don't give a shit, I could die tomorrow I might as well self destruct
My lifestyle and mindset have been negatively affecting me, but I don't care about the consequences, I might as well engage in self-destructive behavior

If all of my dreams came true You would be no more And I'd be sitting on the block Chilling on death row
If my wildest dreams became a reality, you would cease to exist and I would be content living a dangerous life

Doin' the same shit, that I'm doing now That's word countin' down the days Until I leave my body on earth
I would continue my current lifestyle, slowly awaiting the day I die and leave this world

A little birdie told me about This chick I know How she was dreaming 'bout my hands Gripping her throat
I heard a rumor about a girl who fantasized about me strangling her

but it ain't no thang 'cause most chicks just can't hang They talk a whole lotta game But don't know how to play
It doesn't bother me because most women can't handle intense situations, they talk big but lack real experience

call me a fuckup Cause I think that is my calling in life Take a good thang, grind it up Put it in a pipe
Label me as a failure because I believe that's my purpose in life, I take something positive and ruin it by indulging in self-destructive behavior

Flick a bic, watch it light Blow it out in the strife And see it fade away, never no more Thank you to pride
I flick a lighter, watch it ignite, then blow out the flame amidst conflict and see it disappear forever, all because of my arrogant pride

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