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.
Praey
Ghostemane Lyrics
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(Ayy, ayy)
I took a stripper to a 5-star dinner
(Yah, ayy)
Pentagram on my chest freak out the waiter
(Freak out the waiter, ayy)
Lil Versace PipBoy, I'ma sinner (I'ma sinner)
(Bitch, I don't, ayy)
Bitch, you way too basic
Like a fidget spinner i used to love now my
Heart feel like the winter
Annoying bitches feel my shoulder
Like a blizzard
I always been a loser, not a winner
(Ayy, ayy)
I took a stripper to a 5-star dinner
(Yah, ayy)
Pentagram on my chest freak out the waiter
(Freak out the waiter, ayy)
Lil Versace PipBoy, I'ma sinner (I'ma sinner)
(Working you out of my head)
(Working you out of my head, Don't, pray)
Don't pray, don't pray, don't pray
Nobody is listen anyway
Don't pray, don't pray
Don't pray, don't pray
(Working you out of my head)
(Working you out of my head)
Don't pray, don't pray
Don't pray, don't pray
Nobody is listen anyway
Don't pray, don't pray
Don't pray, don't pray
(Working you out of my head)
(I can't take this anymore)
(Working you out of my head)
(I can't take this anymore)
The lyrics to Ghostemane and Nedarb's song "Præy" delve into themes of personal identity, frustration, and a desire to move on from past relationships. The song begins with the line "I always been a loser, not a winner," which suggests a deep-seated feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer navigates their own insecurities and confronts past experiences.
The second verse mentions taking a stripper to a 5-star dinner, using extravagant material possessions to make a statement and challenge societal norms. The use of a pentagram on the singer's chest is likely a symbol of rebellion and individuality, serving to shock and provoke others. The singer embraces their identity as a sinner, indicating a rejection of societal expectations and a desire to live on their own terms.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't pray," emphasizing a disillusionment with religion and the belief that prayers go unheard. The repetition of this line suggests a rejection of traditional beliefs and a turning away from seeking external validation. The song closes with the repeated lines "Working you out of my head" and "I can't take this anymore," conveying a sense of frustration and a determination to let go of past burdens.
Overall, "Præy" explores themes of self-acceptance, rebellion, and letting go of past experiences in order to move forward with a stronger sense of personal identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I always been a loser, not a winner
Throughout my life, I have consistently found myself on the losing end rather than achieving success.
I took a stripper to a 5-star dinner
I once treated a stripper to an extravagant meal at a high-class restaurant.
Pentagram on my chest freak out the waiter
The presence of a pentagram symbol on my chest caused the waiter to become extremely alarmed and unsettled.
Lil Versace PipBoy, I'ma sinner
Referring to my small Versace PipBoy, I acknowledge that I am someone who has committed various sins and immoral acts.
I got a ex and she swear to god I miss her
My former partner firmly believes that I still have strong feelings for her, but in reality, I do not.
Bitch, you way too basic, like a fidget spinner I used to love
You, as a person, lack depth and originality. Similar to a fidget spinner that I once adored, now you hold no interest for me.
Now my heart feels like the winter, annoying bitches feel my shoulder like a blizzard
Currently, my heart is experiencing a cold and desolate state, resembling a winter season. Annoying individuals constantly pester and burden me, causing me to feel overwhelmed like being caught in a furious blizzard.
Don't pray, don't pray, don't pray, nobody is listening anyway
There is no need to engage in prayer because, in reality, nobody is truly listening or paying attention.
Working you out of my head
I am consciously expelling all thoughts and memories of you from my mind.
I can't take this anymore
This situation or state has become too overwhelming for me to endure any longer.
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