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.

Saṃsāra
Ghostemane Lyrics

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Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'
Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'

My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'
Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like- she don't like sharin'
Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'

Once upon a time, when I couldn't have a dime
In a with no name in the game
I would sip that
Found a little thang on my mind
Cannabis smoke through the sky
Today, same thing, but we all contemplatin'
Escaping my frame, removed from my body
Behind this day
Making my way through time and space
"If only you knew" there's a easier way
Than pain but a pussy motherfucker be
The one to complain i live with no shame
But when it's my time to be taken away
My soul will continue to
Live through the name (Ghostemane)
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
Never forgotten, but everything follow
Buried in dirt of each and every
Single one of my words
We'll be the urge to remember
Reciting to fight
That's what I was writing about!
If a light beam me straight from the sky
Need me to come back from the grave alive
To punish the ones who did
Not memorise the lines
Y'all simple in the mind, deserving to die

Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'
Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'
Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'
Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose
Get paid or die, all I got to choose
White boy, long hair, and everyone starin'
My chick fightin' strong
She don't like sharin'

He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead
An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead

An entity running up in yo' head
He the living, no dead-

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of GhosteMane's song "Saṃsāra" delve into themes of identity, struggle, and existential contemplation. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nothing to prove, I got nothing to lose, Get paid or die, all I got to choose" to emphasize the idea of living life on his own terms, with a sense of determination and defiance. The mention of being a "white boy, long hair, and everyone starin'" suggests a sense of standing out or being judged by others, but the singer remains unfazed, supported by a strong partner who is not willing to share their love.

In the following verses, GhosteMane reflects on his past struggles when he had "no name in the game" and was struggling financially. He mentions finding solace in cannabis and contemplation, seeking escape from his physical self, and questioning the nature of existence. The reference to his stage name, GhosteMane, as a representation of his continued existence beyond death, highlights the idea of leaving a lasting legacy through his art and words.

The defiant spirit of the chorus continues to echo through the song, with a repeated emphasis on the singer having "nothing to prove" and being willing to risk everything to stay true to himself. The reference to his partner as "My chick fightin' strong, She don't like sharin'" further illustrates a sense of loyalty and protection in his relationships. There is a sense of urgency and intensity in GhosteMane's delivery, reflecting the raw emotion and determination behind his words.

The repetition of "He the living, no dead, An entity running up in yo' head" towards the end of the lyrics reinforces the idea of his enduring presence and impact on the listener's psyche. It suggests that GhosteMane's artistry transcends physical boundaries and continues to resonate in the minds of his audience, making him a living force even beyond the confines of his mortal body. The overall message of "Saṃsāra" seems to revolve around defiance, self-assertion, and the eternal nature of artistic expression.

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