<… 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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Innocent Man
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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That was committed by somebody else's hand
And only heaven knows how I've ended up so broke
I ain't guilty but I'm left fearing the stand
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
It's beating for an innocent man
How was I supposed to know that I'd be fooled?
And the sweetest kiss could ever be so cruel
I could always let it go, but it's out of my control
Now I'm right back here still holding on to you
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's beating for an innocent man
Man, man
From wanting, to meeting
Cut me, I'm bleeding
This heart keeps on beating
For you
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's beating for an innocent man
The song "Innocent Man" by Rag'n'Bone Man speaks about being a victim of someone else's actions and paying the price for someone else's deeds. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer stating that he has been put in a difficult situation due to someone else's actions. The chorus line of "It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?" is a powerful statement that many people can relate to when they have been accused or made to suffer for something they didn't do.
The second verse is an introspective look at the situation, where the singer is questioning how he could be so easily fooled and how he is still holding on to the cause of his situation. The line "And the sweetest kiss could ever be so cruel" hints at how the situation began when he trusted someone who was not genuine. The bridge is a metaphor for how the singer is still hurting and bleeding, but his heart keeps on beating for the cause of his pain.
The whole song has a sense of injustice, that the singer is paying for someone else's crime. The repetition of "It's not my crime" reinforces this idea of someone being wrongly accused or made to suffer. The lyrics highlight how sometimes even if you know you didn't do anything wrong, life can still be unfair and cruel. The use of the term "innocent man" is a direct reference to people who are wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a victim of some sorry circumstance
I was affected by a situation out of my control that was unfortunate.
That was committed by somebody else's hand
Someone else caused the situation I'm in.
And only heaven knows how I've ended up so broke
I have no idea how I've ended up in such a difficult position.
I ain't guilty but I'm left fearing the stand
I know I'm not guilty, but I'm still scared of being held accountable.
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I shouldn't be punished for something I didn't do.
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I feel like I'm already being punished, even though I'm not guilty.
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
I'm going through a lot of pain and I don't even deserve it.
My heart don't understand
Emotionally, I'm struggling to make sense of all of this.
It's beating for an innocent man
My heart is still beating for me, even though I'm innocent.
How was I supposed to know that I'd be fooled?
I didn't know I was being tricked.
And the sweetest kiss could ever be so cruel
I thought I was receiving love, but instead it caused me harm.
I could always let it go, but it's out of my control
I wish I could move on, but it's not up to me.
Now I'm right back here still holding on to you
I'm still trying to keep this relationship intact, even though it's hurting me.
From wanting, to meeting
I went from wanting love and companionship to finding it.
Cut me, I'm bleeding
The relationship is causing me pain and emotional distress.
This heart keeps on beating for you
Even though I'm hurting, I still care about this person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RORY CHARLES GRAHAM, SIMON JOHN ALDRED, BEN ASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thearchiveofmylife
2017
No.1 ALBUM:
Rag’n’Bone Man - Human
The top charted album on my 45th birthday.
After previous selections from artists such as Mika, the Scissor Sisters and Sam Smith, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man seemed to bring a big welcome dose of testosterone to the chart.
Not much to say about it other than I remember his music appearing and the noise people made about him at the time, and that this is the first time I’ve listened to this album.
The album released as my own life was heading into the unknown regarding my work life, with a newborn and the prospect of a business project I was trying to figure out how the hell I could get it to work.
Everyone else was happy as long as money kept rolling in, and at this time that meant handouts from the job centre and a start up loan they gave me.
Everything seemed ok for a while, I managed to get the business started and work d at home constantly training myself and figuring out how to just grab a niche that might be interested.
It was hard work but enlightening to see the possibilities that could happen if it all worked out. And at moments I really thought I could get it together. But pressure of a young family were also a major factor and the balance between them was perilous.
I also needed a break, a rest, we all did, and we were fortunate to grab a holiday on the Isle of Wight during the summer.
I’d been looking at the island from near where I was living for so long, I just needed to get over there.
After getting back a short while afterwards I paid a visit to my Dad who was cheerful as always to see me, and he got to see our new daughter for the first time.
Before I left, we spoke about the Isle of Wight and how I hadn’t known that he’d always wanted to retire and live over there.
At that time with a glimpse of maybe a way to make some money if everything went well, my goal was to try and get him over there one last time.
“And if you never get to make it” I said “ I’ll get there for you”
I’m glad I told him that.
We struggled through to the end of the year and I was hanging on by my fingernails.
The next year would either go one way or the other.
And that future was being decided for me out there somewhere.
I didn’t have long before I found out.
#mymusicalroadto50
@moralesriveraomar233
I've been a victim of some sorry circumstance
That was committed by somebody else's hand
And only heaven knows how I've ended up so broke
I ain't guilty but I'm left fearing the stand
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's beating for an innocent man
How was I supposed to know that I'd be fooled?
And the sweetest kiss could ever be so cruel
I could always let it go, but it's out of my control
Now I'm right back here still holding on to you
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's beating for an innocent man
Man, man
From wanting, to meeting
Cut me, I'm bleeding
This heart keeps on beating
For you
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's not my crime, so why do I have to pay?
I'm doing time, this feeling I can't shake
I'm lost in the suffering for nothing
My heart don't understand
It's beating for an innocent man
@sandrapreis349
His music makes life more bearable and he's a really, really great singer, he has a wonderful voice.
@Annalorraine67
Amen!!
@snailfail9326
His voice just makes any song so much more powerful, it's so beautiful
@207LW
I need to invest in a home sound system so I can hear this gorgeous voice the right way. A voice like this is a piece of art and it needs to be properly respected and appreciated ❤️
@ladyjatheist2763
oh yeah! Preach!
@zacmiller1520
Or a great car stereo to share it in traffic
@odinallfarther6038
Get some half decent head phones try before you buy makes big difference even on lesser kit I have tiny Nokia phone I put some decent head phones it blew me away I thought it would sound rubbish
@owenjennings1977
True 😊 pray to this godly man with his voice
@davidmcallister1205
The amount of people thinking this was just released and didnt come from the absolute banger of an album from 2017 is lowkey kinda sad. If y'all haven't heard that album, GO LISTEN TO IT. An actual perfect album.
@j.arielbonilla
Yep. I don’t know why he is uploading this now. I am not complaining tho 😍