Blood Oceans (How Many?) (feat. PHARAOH) [explicit]

GHOSTEMANE's 'Blood Oceans (How Many?) (feat. PHARAOH)' is a dark and intense exploration of inner turmoil, societal rejection, and the struggle for authenticity. The song's aggressive tone and explicit lyrics reflect a deep-seated frustration with the world and a desire to break free from its constraints. The opening lines, 'Burn everything to the floor / Every motherfucker got something to say but never wanna say it to my face,' set the stage for a narrative of defiance and confrontation. GHOSTEMANE's reference to being 'trapped in a labyrinth' and 'the Devil knockin' on my door' suggests a battle with inner demons and external pressures, a common theme in his music that often delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche.

The collaboration with PHARAOH adds another layer of intensity to the track. PHARAOH's verse, delivered in Russian, continues the theme of violence and existential dread. Lines like 'Автоматика в рукe, я знаю точно / Что нe возьму гeру, это в моём прошлом' (Automatic in hand, I know for sure / That I won't take heroin, it's in my past) reveal a struggle with addiction and a past filled with darkness. The imagery of 'трупы чёрных кошeк, видeть мёртвых, ноша' (corpses of black cats, seeing the dead, a burden) further emphasizes the song's macabre and nihilistic tone.

GHOSTEMANE's refusal to conform to industry standards is evident in lines like 'Your favorite label wants me, they don't wanna sign you / I told 'em: Eat a dick, hah / Ain't nobody gonna get my John Hancock.' This defiance against commercialization and maintaining artistic integrity is a recurring theme in his work. The song's raw and unfiltered expression of anger, pain, and rebellion resonates with listeners who feel marginalized or misunderstood. The collaboration with PHARAOH, known for his own dark and gritty style, amplifies the song's impact, making 'Blood Oceans (How Many?)' a powerful anthem for those grappling with their own inner demons and societal pressures.