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.

Sacrilege
Ghostemane Lyrics

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A-N-T-I-I-C-O-N, no one on my level

Keep on believing, you been believing in a lie
Everybody depending on me, I don't know why
Barely made it out of my bed, why do I try?
I said I never told a lie, but I did when I told you that I was doin' just fine

Red blood, somethin' I don't really care for

Let it all run wild like it's meant for
Fake love, somethin' I don't really care for
Let it all hang out, find me another motherfucker
Who ain't an overrated fabricated A.I

I said a lie when I said I'm fine

Anti-everything you love
Love-drunk, numb from the waist up (Please stop)
Pain loss, thank God and please don't (Please don't)
Pray let him prey on the brain, don't let him eat
If that's an icon, that'll never be me (Yeah)

Anti-everything you
Anti-everything you
Anti-everything you
Anti-everything you (Fuck yeah)
Anti-everything you
Anti-everything you
Anti-everything you

(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)

(Anti-everything you)
(Anti-everything you)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sacrilege" by GHOSTEMANE and Topic, the lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and defiance against societal norms and expectations. The artist starts by proclaiming himself as "A-N-T-I-I-C-O-N," indicating that he stands apart from others and is on a different level. This line suggests that he refuses to conform to the usual standards and beliefs held by society.

The following lines express the artist's disillusionment with the world and his questioning of why people rely on him. He admits to struggling and feeling defeated, contradicting his previous claim of never lying. This represents a moment of vulnerability where he acknowledges the pressures and struggles he faces, even though he tries to project a false sense of confidence and well-being.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the artist's rejection of conventional expectations and norms. He expresses his indifference toward "red blood" (symbolizing human emotion and connection), fake love, and anything that is fabricated or overrated. He challenges the idea of being an "icon," suggesting that he refuses to conform to the mainstream's idea of success or fame.

The repetition of the phrase "anti-everything you" in the outro serves as a declaration of the artist's rejection of societal norms and expectations. He asserts his refusal to conform or be influenced by others, maintaining his own individuality and rejecting anything that goes against his principles. Overall, the lyrics of "Sacrilege" express the artist's rebellion against societal norms, his struggle with authenticity, and his refusal to conform to societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

A-N-T-I-I-C-O-N, no one on my level
I am part of a unique group called ANTIICON, and there is no one else who can match my level of skill and talent.

Keep on believing, you been believing in a lie
You have been holding onto false beliefs and illusions for far too long.

Everybody depending on me, I don't know why
Everyone relies on me, but I can't understand why they place so much trust in me.

Barely made it out of my bed, why do I try?
I struggle to even get out of bed every day, and it makes me question why I bother trying at all.

I said I never told a lie, but I did when I told you that I was doin' just fine
I claimed to always speak the truth, but I lied when I told you I was doing well.

Red blood, somethin' I don't really care for
The concept of human blood holds no significance or importance to me.

Let it all run wild like it's meant for
I let everything flow freely and uncontrolled, as if it is destined to be that way.

Fake love, somethin' I don't really care for
I have no interest or concern for shallow and insincere displays of affection.

Let it all hang out, find me another motherfucker
I am unapologetically myself and do not care about conforming to society's expectations. Find someone else to judge.

Who ain't an overrated fabricated A.I
I am a genuine individual, unlike those who pretend to be something more than they are.

I said a lie when I said I'm fine
I was not being truthful when I claimed to be okay.

Anti-everything you love
I oppose and reject everything that you hold dear.

Love-drunk, numb from the waist up (Please stop)
I am emotionally detached and unaffected by romantic love, despite the intensity that others may experience.

Pain loss, thank God and please don't (Please don't)
I find solace and gratitude in the absence of pain and loss, but I also fear that it may return.

Pray let him prey on the brain, don't let him eat
I pray that I can protect my mind from being manipulated and consumed by external influences.

If that's an icon, that'll never be me (Yeah)
If the supposed symbol of greatness and influence is what others idolize, I refuse to conform and become that.

(Anti-everything you)
(Opposing and rejecting everything that you)

(Anti-everything you) (Fuck yeah)
(Opposing and rejecting everything that you) (Hell yeah)

(Anti-everything you)
(Opposing and rejecting everything that you)

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC WHITNEY, KENNETH CHARLES III BLUME

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