<… 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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Die Easy
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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Put a fifth of rum in my hand
Might as well come and take my soul
'Cause I can't take it to the promised land
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
Meet me, brother, meet me
For I have so much to say
He might as well come and take my soul
'Cause I won't need it on my dying day
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
In my time of dying
I don't want nobody to mourn
All I want for my friends to do
Is to hold my dying arms
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
The song Die Easy by Rag'n'Bone Man is a soulful and bluesy track that speaks about death and the acceptance of it. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as he talks about how he wants to be buried with a fifth of rum in his hand. This could be seen as a symbol of his love for life and the good times he's had while alive. However, he also talks about how he can't take his soul to the promised land, implying that he believes in an afterlife and that he wants to be prepared for it.
The chorus of the song is a repeated mantra of "so I can die easy," which could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be seen as him hoping for a painless death, or as an expression of his desire to have everything in order before he passes away. He then speaks to a brother figure, telling him to come and meet him because he has so much to say. While this could be seen as him just wanting to have a conversation with someone he trusts, it could also be interpreted as him wanting to make amends or get something off his chest before he passes away.
The final verse of the song is perhaps the most poignant, as he talks about not wanting anybody to mourn his death. Instead, he wants his friends to hold his dying arms and be there for him as he transitions into the afterlife. The song as a whole is a powerful reflection on the inevitability of death and the importance of being ready for it when it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
When it comes to bury me
Refers to the idea that when he dies and is buried, he wants a bottle of rum to be buried with him
Put a fifth of rum in my hand
He requests to be buried with a bottle of rum in his hand
Might as well come and take my soul
Since he can't take his soul to the afterlife, he might as well have the devil take it upon his death
'Cause I can't take it to the promised land
Suggests that he believes he might not go to heaven, so he won't need his soul in the afterlife
Meet me, brother, meet me
Wants to have a conversation with his brother before he dies
For I have so much to say
There are things he wants to say to his brother before he dies
He might as well come and take my soul
Since he won't need his soul in the afterlife, he wants the devil to take it
'Cause I won't need it on my dying day
He knows that he won't have any use for his soul once he dies
In my time of dying
He refers to the time when he will pass away
I don't want nobody to mourn
He doesn't want anyone to be sad over his death
All I want for my friends to do
He prefers that his friends help him by holding his arms when he is dying
Is to hold my dying arms
As he dies, he wants comfort and support from his friends
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
He believes that the devil will be present when he dies and will take his soul
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RORY CHARLES GRAHAM
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@tyson_queen3217
When it comes to bury me
Put a fifth of rum in my hand
Might as well come and take my soul
'Cause I can't take it to the promised land
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
Meet me, brother, meet me
For I have so much to say
He might as well come and take my soul
'Cause I won't need it on my dying day
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
In my time of dying
I don't want nobody to mourn
All I want for my friends to do
Is to hold my dying arms
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
Well, well, well
So I can die easy
The devil's gonna make up my dying bed
@derekfriend5662
Rag n Bone man has the voice of an old soul with new passion. It's breathtaking
@aziquaderi
He really doesn't need musical instruments. The way he sings with that voice, it's already an instrument.
@devinaustin8462
He didn't even need music that's how good he is...
@Vin11381
yeah i was so surprised too, how come i don't hear any instruments playing in the background but it sounds like there is.
@magdalenaportmann2431
He is phenomenal!
@michelleduval27
I did not notice that there was no music at first
@chrishudson4676
He is the music !!!!!
@andycollier833
That's BIG FACT!
@kathysteele747
If a saxaphone had a voice, it would be this man, love his music
@sighberscamp1
This man has more talent in his little finger than some will have in their entire career. He's smooth, sexy, sultry, and has an old soul that becomes obvious as soon as he opens his mouth. I hope you see this, dude. Don't ever doubt yourself. You've got what it takes to last a real long time. I hope to hear a lot more from you very soon.