<… Read Full Bio ↴Rag'n'Bone Man is London-based, Brighton-raised musician Rory Graham.
After a stint as personal assistant carer, looking after people with Aspergers' and Down's syndrome, Rory released the Bluestown EP in 2012. Rapper Gi3mo, shipped Graham's vocal talents into his hip-hop crew, Rum Committee. Next came a meeting with the prolific beatmaker Leaf Dog, resulting in the six track Dog 'n' Bone EP released through High Focus records in 2013, followed by Put that soul on me the following year.
The 2014 Sony Music debut album, Wolves, was produced by friend Mark Crew and it features Kate Tempest on Rain; Vince Staples on Hell yeah and Stig Of The Dump on Wolves. The Disfigured EP was launched in 2015 via Best Laid Plan Records, including Perfume and Bitter End.
2016 saw the release of the Cadenza produced Healed and the lead single of his first long play of the same name Human. It was announce at the end of the year that Rag'n'Bone Man would the BRITs 2017 Critics' Choice Award as well as included in the longest of BBC Sound Of Poll 2016.
After being nominated for a second Brit award, the single Skin was released as an advance of the album Human, released on 10 February 2017 via Columbia Records / Best Laid Plans. The album counts with three different producers; long time collaborator Mark Crew (Wolves EP, Disfigured EP), Jonny Coffer (Beyoncé) and Two Inch Punch.
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Bitter End
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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And you're losing faith while I've been holding on
Trying to find the root of all this come between us
Trying to save what's left before everything is gone
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the bitter end?
No make-up, no pretend
Have come to the bitter end
The bitter end
The bitter end
Too many years of battle scars and now
We're broken
And all the words you said
Been hanging over my head for time
And all of the lines we've crossed
Have finally burst us open
As a thousand tiny paper cuts of life
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the bitter end?
No make-up, no pretend
Have we come to the bitter end?
The bitter end
The bitter end
Have we come to the bitter end?
Oh, the bitter end
The higher we rise
The further we fall
When we crash down
Through all of these years
I can't accept it's over now
I won't let go
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the bitter end?
No make-up, no pretend
Have we come to the bitter end?
The lyrics to Rag'n'Bone Man's song Bitter End appear to be about a couple in a relationship struggling to hold on to their love. The metaphor of faith and belief is used throughout the song, with the singer being described as a non-believer in contrast to the other person, who is losing faith. This could be a reference to the idea that one person has become jaded in the relationship, while the other still believes in the power of their love.
The chorus of the song, which speaks of the bitter end, suggests that the relationship is coming to an end, and the couple are facing the harsh reality that they may not be able to save what they once had. The verses touch on the pain and hurt that the couple have caused each other, with the lines "All the words you said been hanging over my head for time" and "All of the lines we've crossed have finally burst us open" painting a picture of a relationship that has been strained for a long time.
The final verse, which speaks of the singer's reluctance to let go of the relationship, adds a note of hope to the song. The idea that the singer won't let go suggests that they still believe in the power of their love, and are fighting to keep it alive.
Overall, Bitter End is a powerful song about the highs and lows of love, and the pain that can come with trying to hold on to a relationship that may be coming to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
You swear to God but I'm a non-believer
You make promises to a higher power, but I don't have faith in any god or religion.
And you're losing faith while I've been holding on
You're giving up hope while I'm still trying to save our relationship.
Trying to find the root of all this come between us
I'm searching for the cause of the problems that have arisen between us.
Trying to save what's left before everything is gone
I'm attempting to salvage our relationship before it's entirely destroyed.
Sweet love, my oldest friend
My love for you has been long-lasting and familiar.
Have we come to the bitter end?
Is our relationship completely ruined?
No make-up, no pretend
Let's not try to hide our true feelings or patch things up temporarily with lies.
Too many years of battle scars and now
We've experienced too many rough times over a long period, and it has taken a toll on us.
We're broken
We have become uncontrollably damaged and dysfunctional.
And all the words you said
I can't forget the hurtful things that you've mentioned to me.
Been hanging over my head for time
I can't let go of the hurtful things that you've said for an extended period.
And all of the lines we've crossed
We've passed too many crucial and moral lines together.
Have finally burst us open
It has resulted in an ultimate and impactful separation.
As a thousand tiny paper cuts of life
It feels like death by a thousand little but painful cuts.
The higher we rise
The greater our happiness and success have been in the past.
The further we fall
The deeper our downfall and misery would become.
When we crash down
When our relationship finally and spectacularly falls apart.
Through all of these years
Despite all the time we've spent together.
I can't accept it's over now
I won't believe that our relationship is ending permanently.
I won't let go
I'm determined to hold on even though it seems hopeless.
Oh, the bitter end
This is an extremely unpleasant end to our relationship.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK CREW, ANDREW JACKSON, DAN PRIDDY, RORY GRAHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@franceskojaupi7197
You swear to god but I'm a non-believer
You're losing faith while I've been holding on
Trying to find the root of all that's come between us
Trying to save what's left before everything is gone
[Chorus 1]
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the bitter end?
No make up, no pretend
Have we come to the bitter end?
The bitter end
The bitter end
[Verse 2]
Too many years of battle scars
And now we're broken
And all the words you said
Been hanging over my head for time
And all of the lines we've crossed
They've finally bust us open
As a thousand tiny paper cuts of life
[Chorus 2]
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the bitter end?
No make up, no pretend
Have we come to the bitter end?
The bitter end
The bitter end
Have we come to the bitter end?
Oh, the bitter end
[Bridge]
The higher we rise
The further we fall
When we crash down
Through all of these years
I can't accept it's over now
I won't let go
[Chorus 3]
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the bitter end?
No make up, no pretend
Have we come to the bitter end?
@Tanouuuu
song by Rag'N'Bone Man
Bitter End lyrics
You swear to god but I'm a non-believer
You're losing faith while I've been holding on
Trying to find the root of all this come between us
Trying to save what's left before everything is gone
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the BITTER END?
No made up, no pretend
How we've come to the BITTER END
The BITTER END
The BITTER END
Too many years of battle scars
And now we're broken
And all the words you said
Been hanging over my head for time
And all of the lines we've crossed
The finally bars that's open
As a thousand tiny pain because the light
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the BITTER END?
No made up, no pretend
How we've come to the BITTER END
The BITTER END
The BITTER END
How we've come to the BITTER END
Oh, the BITTER END
The higher we rise
The further we fall
When we crash down
Through all of these years
I can't accept it's over now
I won't let go
Sweet love, my oldest friend
Have we come to the BITTER END?
No made up, no pretend
How we've come to the BITTER END
The BITTER END
The BITTER END
@kevinwhelan3287
I'm 60 years old and I've heard a lot of music,but i've never heard a voice or talent that can touch a human heart like this man can.
@oneconcerned
Kevin Whelan, you're right. He does have a great voice and a unique talent. There are, however, some more brothers out there. One of my favorites is John P. Kee.
@thedawar9273
your right he has an amazing voice and talent that can touch your soul but he is not the only one another one of my favorites being Lukas graham
@rochellesingleton9202
What a perfect description of his voice and talent.
@LornaIRae
Snap he's amazing
@basanjc1926
U r right sir I'm 37 and I'm from 🇳🇵🇳🇵
@iainawilson
Just stumbled across this guy 30 minutes ago and now bought his first album (Wolves). Probably the best artist I've heard out of the UK in the last few years. Superb.
@iainawilson
Itunes
@evankvalheim3117
+Iain Wilson Isn't he just...
@traceycorporan9888
There are tons of amazing music coming from the U.K. Check out Michael Kiwanuka