<… 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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Hell Yeah
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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salvation is a gift and a curse
knees down on the steps of the church
hell bound as i step through the earth
old folks begging for redemption
lost souls scratching at a stained glass window
The lines "pray before I drift into sleep" and "salvation is a gift and a curse" suggest that the singer is wrestling with religious concepts and perhaps questioning their faith. The following lines, "knees down on the steps of the church, hell bound as I step through the earth," suggest a feeling of being trapped or condemned. The image of kneeling on church steps implies a desire for redemption, but the feeling of being "hell bound" negates any hopes for salvation.
The next two lines, "old folks begging for redemption, lost souls scratching at a stained glass window" continue the theme of religious struggle, but also evoke a sense of desperation and futility. The "old folks" and "lost souls" are actively seeking salvation, but their efforts are futile. The image of "scratching at a stained glass window" also suggests a sense of separation or distance from something desired but unattainable.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of spiritual disillusionment and struggle, an ongoing search for meaning and purpose that seems to lead only to dead ends and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
pray before i drift into sleep
I recite my prayers before falling asleep.
salvation is a gift and a curse
While salvation is a blessing, it also comes with its own set of difficulties.
knees down on the steps of the church
I am in a humble position on the stairs leading to the church.
hell bound as i step through the earth
Even as I walk through life, the possibility of eternal damnation is always present.
old folks begging for redemption
The elderly generation is seeking forgiveness for their past deeds.
lost souls scratching at a stained glass window
People who have lost their way are relentlessly seeking atonement and hope by looking up at the church's beautiful stained glass windows.
Contributed by Bailey V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mob Psycho
[Refrain: Vince Staples]
Pray before I drift into sleep
Salvation is a gift and a curse
Knees down on the steps of the church
Hell bound as I step through the earth
[Verse: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Old folks begging for redemption
Lost souls scratching at a stained glass window
Where the grease players touch
Where the young souls sing about happy days
Cold hands clutching on a lifeline
Hung by a man that preaches from a page
Given by another man that was looking for a rope or a reason
[Pre-Chorus: Rag'n'Bone Man]
You and I don't feel obliged
Oh good Lord
[Chorus: Rag'n'Bone Man]
But maybe I'm going to hell, yeah
Maybe you're going to hell yeah
For all our wicked crimes
But if we're already going to hell yeah
Hell, we might as well get stoned and crucified
Stoned and crucified
[Refrain: Vince Staples]
Pray before I drift into sleep
Salvation is a gift and a curse
Knees down on the steps of the church
Hell bound as I step through the earth
[Verse: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Salesman preaching from a soap box
Look at you pushing all ya sons and ya daughters
Like lambs to the slaughter keep feeding that book of revelation
If forgiveness is only for the privileged
Does the light shine brighter on a saint or a sinner
Who's praying to the sky
Keep looking for a chance of salvation?
[Pre-Chorus: Rag'n'Bone Man]
You and I don't feel obliged
Oh good Lord
[Chorus: Rag'n'Bone Man]
But maybe I'm going to hell, yeah
Maybe you're going to hell yeah
For all our wicked crimes
But if we're already going to hell yeah
Hell, we might as well get stoned and crucified
Stoned and crucified
[Bridge: Vince Staples]
Letter to my heavenly father
Would you worry 'bout me drowning or just walking on water?
Always felt that you would grab me 'fore I dearly departed
Loved you dearly but despair's all I feel when I frolic
Around the weary word is bond but it was broken by preachers
Pay my offerings, but officers was living like leeches
I feel it lost in me
Church by my apartment is the smokers' hangout
Behind my building is the dealers' crib
They smoke and hangout
I go to school with all the dealer's kids
They love to bang out
They know it's wrong but they don't feel the need to open their mouth
I thought you said the truth was taught by those who go in your house
But all I see is liars lying on my grandmomma's couch
You made a kingdom out of Solomon, I see you disregard the sin
But what about the Sodom and Gomorrah shit?
It's hopeless it's the crap
I hope you're not offended by the thoughts inside my mind
But hell it's hard to admit it's all you got, I'll take my side
[Chorus: Rag'n'Bone Man]
But maybe I'm going to hell, yeah
Maybe you're going to hell yeah
For all our wicked crimes
But if we're already going to hell yeah
Hell, we might as well get stoned and crucified
Stoned and crucified
69v96
Modlę się, zanim odpłynę w sen
Zbawienie jest darem i przekleństwem
Kolana ugięte na stopniach kościoła
Skazany na piekło, gdy kroczę przez tą ziemię
Starzy ludzie błagają o odkupienie
Zagubione dusze drapią o okno z witrażem
Gdzie gracze dotykają, gdzie młode dusze śpiewają o radosnych dniach
Zimne dłonie ściskają ostatnią deskę ratunku
Zawieszoną przez człowieka, który głosi kazania ze strony danej przez innego człowieka, szukającego liny lub przyczyny
Ty i ja nie czujemy się zobowiązani, o dobry Panie
Ale może idę do piekła
Może ty idziesz do piekła
Za nasze nikczemne przestępstwa
Ale skoro już idziemy do piekła, cholera, możemy równie dobrze dać się ukamienować i ukrzyżować
Ukamienować i ukrzyżować
Modlę się, zanim odpłynę w sen
Zbawienie jest darem i przekleństwem
Kolana ugięte na stopniach kościoła
Skazany na piekło, gdy kroczę przez tą ziemię
Sprzedawca zachwala z podestu*
Spójrz na siebie, popychasz wszystkich swoich synów i córki jak owce na rzeź, wciąż karmisz ich tą księgą objawienia
Skoro przebaczenie jest tylko dla uprzywilejowanych, czy światło świeci jaśniej nad świętym czy nad grzesznikiem, modlącym się do nieba, szukając szansy na zbawienie
Ty i ja nie czujemy się zobowiązani, o dobry Panie
Ale może idę do piekła
Może ty idziesz do piekła
Za nasze nikczemne przestępstwa
Ale skoro już idziemy do piekła, cholera, możemy równie dobrze dać się ukamienować i ukrzyżować
Ukamienować i ukrzyżować
List do mojego Ojca w niebie
Czy martwiłbyś się o mnie, gdybym tonął, czy tylko chodził po wodzie?
Zawsze czułem, że chwyciłbyś mnie, zanim bym odszedł
Kochałem cię bardzo, ale desperacja to wszystko, co czuję, gdy figluję
Zmęczony świat jest zły, ale został zepsuty przez kaznodziejów, płacę swoją ofiarę
Ale oficerowie żyli jak pasożyty, czuję się zagubiony w sobie
Kościół, ale moje mieszkanie jest ulubionym miejscem palaczy
Za moim budynkiem jest nora dealerów
Palą i spotykają się
Chodzę do szkoły z dziećmi wszystkich dealerów
Lubią robić wszystko na szybko
Wiedzą, że to jest złe, ale nie czują potrzeby, by otworzyć usta
Myślałem, że dzielimy się prawdą, której nauczyli się ci, którzy przychodzą do twego domu
Ale wszystko, co widzę to kłamcy leżący na kanapie mojej babci
Zrobiłeś... o smutnych, to znaczy, rozumiem twoje lekceważenie dla grzechu
Ale co z tym smutkiem, w którym jestem ja, coraz więcej rzeczy jest beznadziejne
Mam nadzieję, że nie jesteś obrażony przez myśli w mojej głowie
Ale cholera, trudno jest przyznać, że to wszystko, co masz, wezmę swoją stronę
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Jack Douglas
This collaboration between these two very talented artists is absolutely insane. The bars Vince spits are fucking crazy. The verse at 3:08 is actually insane and then Rag'n'Bone has an absolutely crazy voice, both of these guys are so talented. Pleased they made a song together.
glen birks
3 years later and it still sends shivers down my spine, without watching the video.
Aubrie Sloan
Absolutely heart breaking.
From USA: This is a masterpiece. I could feel the pain pouring out of his children.
I am in awe.
I'm also a new fan for life.
Kiera Silvershield
Keep up the good work! You sing awesomely!
Jay Money
Man the visuals along with the lyrics and melody of this song are phenomenal.
s3pharoth
That videoclip blew my mind, it fits the music perfectly.
10/10 will listen another 20 times
Brent A. Bass
This is still one of the best song/video I have ever seen an heard to this day. This man is a master at what he does. An we need more people like him in the industry.
Валерия Кабанова
Вещь сильнейшая! Конечно, видео добавляет эмоций и очень сильно. Но и без видеоряда хочется слушать и слушать! Rag'n'Bone Man для меня открытие этого года!!! Успехов. Украина, Киев
Stefan Fridholm
Man, man!
This is art on a major level. Doesn't make you feel good , makes you disterbud. I felt a litle sick . Really great song and video. Heavy shit !
All Yes to Mr. Rag 'n' Bone Man !
luminella
wow, this certainly deserves much more views! amazing voice and the video is like a theatrical piece