<… 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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Healed
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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Judging by the way it aches
I must've sold a lot of secrets
Everyone a heavy weight
Of all the feelings that I fade
You're the first one I defeated
Everything I know and everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
What I hate the most
You blew them all the away, you close the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah, I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Love has such a bitter taste
When you're lying in its wake
At least I know I've got a reason
Now a mother can relate
In a better place
When I know I've broken even
Everything I know and everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
What I hate the most
You blew them all the away, you close the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah, I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Nobody knows like my baby knows
Nobody goes like my baby goes
Nobody knows like my baby knows
Nobody, nobody
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah, I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah, I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
The lyrics of "Healed" by Rag'n'Bone Man explore the healing power of love after a period of pain and secrets. The singer admits to having sold a lot of secrets, indicating that he has been through some difficult times. He also mentions the weight of all the feelings that he has tried to forget, but the person he loves has defeated him - suggesting that they have helped him face his past and move on. They have taken everything he knows and everything he doesn't know and shaken them to the floor, but in doing so, have also laid the ghost of his past to rest. The singer feels healed when this person loves him, acknowledging that their love has helped him to break even and be in a better place.
The chorus repeats the statement that the singer is healed when the other person loves him like that, indicating that their love is the key to his healing. He describes love as having a bitter taste when lying in its wake, signifying that he has experienced a painful past relationship, but he now has a reason to move on. The bridge repeats the words "nobody knows like my baby knows" four times, emphasizing the idea that this person loves and understands him intimately, more than anyone else.
Overall, the lyrics of "Healed" describe a cathartic journey towards healing and a brighter future, helped by the love of someone special. It highlights the importance of facing and processing one's emotions, rather than burying them, and finding a supportive partner to help in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Must've drank a lot of pain
I must have endured a lot of emotional pain in the past
Judging by the way it aches
The physical discomfort that I am experiencing is indicative of the emotional trauma I have faced
I must've sold a lot of secrets
I have confided in many people in the past and shared things that I should have kept to myself
Everyone a heavy weight
All of my past secrets and experiences have weighed heavily on me, causing me emotional pain
Of all the feelings that I fade
Despite attempting to move on from the past, I still struggle with the painful feelings that it has caused
You're the first one I defeated
You are the first person who has helped me overcome my past and move on from my pain
Everything I know and everything I don't
All of my knowledge and experiences, both good and bad
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
You helped me confront and come to terms with all of my past experiences, good and bad
Now I've laid the ghost
I have finally been able to let go of the past and move forward with my life
What I hate the most
The things I hated and struggled with the most in the past
You blew them all the away, you close the door
You have helped me overcome my past struggles and move towards a brighter future
Love has such a bitter taste
Love can be difficult and painful to experience, especially after past traumas
When you're lying in its wake
After experiencing love, the painful emotions from past traumas can resurface
At least I know I've got a reason
My pain and struggles from the past have given me a reason to appreciate the love and healing that I have now found
Now a mother can relate
I am now able to empathize with my own mother's struggles and pains
In a better place
I have moved on from my past struggles and am now in a better emotional state
When I know I've broken even
When I am able to balance the good and the bad in my life and let go of the pain from the past
Nobody knows like my baby knows
No one understands and supports me like my partner does
Nobody goes like my baby goes
My partner is always there to support and stand by me, no matter what
And I'm healed when you love me like
My partner's love has a transformative and healing power
You love me like that
My partner's love is pure and genuine, and has helped me move past my previous pains and struggles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMIE ALEXANDER HARTMAN, JONI MITCHELL, OLIVER SEBASTIAN RODIGAN, RORY CHARLES GRAHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shadow figure
Must've drank a lot of pain
Judging by the way it aches
I must've sold a lot of secrets
Everyone a heavy weight
Of all the fears that I face
You're the first one I defeated
Everything I know
And everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
Of what I hate the most
You blew them all away and closed the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Love has such a bitter taste
When you're lying in its wake
At least I know I've got a reason
Now I'm all that can relate
In a better place
When I know I've broken even
Everything I know
And everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
Of what I hate the most
You blew them all away and closed the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Nobody knows like my baby knows
Nobody goes like my baby goes
Nobody knows like my baby knows
Nobody, nobody
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Abhishek Ojha
Must've drank a lot of pain
Judging by the way it aches
I must've sold a lot of secrets
Everyone a heavy weight
Of all the feelings that I fade
You're the first one I defeated
Everything I know and everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
What I hate the most
You blew them all the away, you close the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah, I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Shadow figure
Must've drank a lot of pain
Judging by the way it aches
I must've sold a lot of secrets
Everyone a heavy weight
Of all the fears that I face
You're the first one I defeated
Everything I know
And everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
Of what I hate the most
You blew them all away and closed the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Love has such a bitter taste
When you're lying in its wake
At least I know I've got a reason
Now I'm all that can relate
In a better place
When I know I've broken even
Everything I know
And everything I don't
You took 'em all and shook 'em to the floor
Now I've laid the ghost
Of what I hate the most
You blew them all away and closed the door
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Nobody knows like my baby knows
Nobody goes like my baby goes
Nobody knows like my baby knows
Nobody, nobody
And I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Yeah I'm healed when you love me like
You love me like that
Patricia Jenkins
What is the point of people telling us all the words to ragnbone man's songs for their comments.
Goochies Paranormal sessions
Loved It and thank You as helps
Rafael dos Santos
@Patricia Jenkins the point is, there is a lot of people in the world who don't speak english fluently, this lyrics helps them to understand better a song
Guilherme Ramos
@Rafael dos Santos vdd mano
Howzieky
This guy has such a beautiful voice holy crap
LonelyRonin
This came out 6 days before my birthday. New music from this man made it much better than it usually is! Thank you, Rag n Bone Man, your my hero!
Margaret B
Another absolutely soul-touching song. Thank you!
Frh 309%
i listened to this like 15 times now , THIS SONG IS SO GOOD
9 xlv
Ma préférée, merci Rag'n'Bone Man 🖤