Rag'n'Bone Man is London-based, Brighton-raised musician Rory Graham.
<… 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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Lay My Body Down
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics

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All I'm looking for
Is a little bit more rope
To wrap around my throat

I'm in trouble
I'm in trouble

And all I'm gasping for

Is one last breath of hope
To heal the hearts I broke

I'm in trouble
I'm in trouble

When you lay my body down
When you throw me in the ground
Don't be sorry
When you lay my body down
When you throw me in the ground

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Turn your heart
To the trail
Of souls behind me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me

All the fearful eyes
Stay burned upon my mind
The gift they left behind

All my troubles
All my troubles

Still they find the words
Ring louder than my thoughts
Lay heavy as a curse

I'm in trouble
I'm in trouble

When you lay my body down
When you throw me in the ground
Don't be sorry
When you lay my body down
When I'm buried in the ground

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Turn your heart
To the trail
Of souls behind me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me

These are my confessions
I'm singing out my dying words
These are my confessions
Make peace before I hit the dirt
These are my confessions
Hear all my sins laid down in verse
These are my confessions
Oh, these are my confessions

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Turn your heart
To the trail
Of souls behind me

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Lay My Body Down" by Rag'n'Bone Man is a hauntingly beautiful piece that delves into themes of self-destruction, acceptance, and redemption. The lyrics are centered around the idea of facing the consequences of one's actions and finding peace in the face of mortality.

The opening lyrics, "All I'm looking for is a little bit more rope to wrap around my throat" speak to the singer's desire to end his own life, suggesting that he is in a dark place emotionally. In the next stanza, he highlights the consequences of his actions, stating that he is in trouble and has broken hearts. The singer's tone is remorseful, and he is seeking forgiveness and atonement.

The chorus of the song speaks to the inevitability of his death and suggests that there is no need to mourn for him when he is gone. He asks for prayers to be directed towards those who have gone before him and left trails of souls.

The singer then confesses his sins, singing that these are his confessions and that he wants to make peace before he dies.

Overall, "Lay My Body Down" is a poignant look into the human condition and the consequences of our actions. It speaks to the importance of accepting responsibility for our actions and seeking forgiveness before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

All I'm looking for Is a little bit more rope To wrap around my throat
I'm feeling overwhelmed, like I'm drowning in problems and I can't escape them. I just want something to make me feel more in control, even if it's dangerous.

And all I'm gasping for Is one last breath of hope To heal the hearts I broke
I'm filled with regrets about the people I've hurt and the mistakes I've made. I wish I could fix everything before it's too late.

When you lay my body down When you throw me in the ground Don't be sorry When you lay my body down When you throw me in the ground
I don't want anyone to feel guilty or sad about my death. I accept my fate and I don't want anyone to suffer because of it.

Save your prayers Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me Save your prayers Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me Turn your heart To the trail Of souls behind me Save your prayers Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
All I want is for people to remember me and the lessons I've taught them. Don't waste your time praying for me, but instead focus on living a good life and carrying on my legacy.

All the fearful eyes Stay burned upon my mind The gift they left behind All my troubles All my troubles
I'm haunted by the pain and fear in the eyes of the people I've hurt. It weighs heavily on me and I can't escape it.

Still they find the words Ring louder than my thoughts Lay heavy as a curse I'm in trouble I'm in trouble
The words of those I've hurt or let down echo in my head and I can't ignore them. They feel like a punishment that will never go away.

These are my confessions I'm singing out my dying words These are my confessions Make peace before I hit the dirt These are my confessions Hear all my sins laid down in verse These are my confessions Oh, these are my confessions
I'm laying everything out in the open before I die. I want to confess my sins and mistakes so there's no misunderstanding or hidden secrets. I want to make peace with everything and everyone before it's too late.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Sterling Crew, Daniel Robin Priddy, Daniel Campbell Smith, Rory Charles Graham

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

SpiritousObscurus

3y↑28

Lyrics

All I'm looking for
Is a little bit more rope
To wrap around my throat

I'm in trouble
I'm in trouble

And all I'm gasping for
Is one last breath of hope
To heal the hearts I broke

I'm in trouble
I'm in trouble

When you lay my body down
When you throw me in the ground
Don't be sorry
When you lay my body down
When you throw me in the ground

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Turn your heart
To the trail
Of souls behind me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me

All the fearful eyes
Stay burned upon my mind
The gift they left behind

I'm all troubles
I'm all troubles

Still they find the words
Ring louder than my thoughts
Lay heavy as a curse

I'm in trouble
I'm in trouble

When you lay my body down
When you throw me in the ground
Don't be sorry
When you lay my body down
When I'm buried in the ground

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Turn your heart
To the trail
Of souls behind me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me

These are my confessions
I'm singing out my dying words
These are my confessions
Make peace before I hit the dirt
These are my confessions
Hear all my sins laid down in verse
These are my confessions
Oh, these are my confessions

Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me
Turn your heart
To the trail
Of souls behind me
Save your prayers
Don't shed a tear, don't shed a tear for me

Enjoy !

All comments from YouTube:

Calvin Neal, Jr.

3y↑63

He has an incredible voice. He should be more widely known.

Raymond Reaper

I agree.His voice is incredibly good.Even though he is known but he deserves more.

Alex Hood

3y↑1

Him, Dead South, Steeldrivers, and much more are very underrated and better than mainline music, despite low popularity

Joseph Posada

3y↑1

Perhaps He is already rich beyond What we can perceive. The moments in time, this coming together of musicians to play a song for us is truly priceless. Please look up the video of his cover of Paul Simon's great hit, 50 ways to leave your Lover. It's spot on, but the closeups of all the musicians involved create a wonderful Atmosphere

Calvin Neal, Jr.

3y↑4

But he deserves the trappings that less talented receive.

Joseph Posada

3y↑4

Let's enjoy him in this way. Super Stardom sucks

SpiritousObscurus

3y↑28

Алексей Рублев

Спасибо, друг. Я из России. Не очень хорошо говорю по английски. И мне трудно понимать песни на слух. Твой текст помог мне понять о чем песня. Спасибо!

Rashed Alshehhi

3y↑20

Legendary voice
Love this song

Glitch Hunter Ed

3y↑14

Love what the song describes and al the effects andthe trasitions. Almost perfect for me. I donk know what other's say but for me is this song is AWESOME!