<… 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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Reuben's Train
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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Rode it to God knows where
Oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my
Rode it to God knows where
You should have been in town
When old Reuben′s train went down
You could hear the whistle blow from miles around
You could hear the whistle blow from miles around
Reuben down and low, he's got no place to go
He′s been running round them train tracks all his days
Oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my
Been running round them train tracks all his days
Oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my
So he got himself a blade, laid old Reuben in the shade
Said he's gonna start a graveyard of his own
Oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my
He's gonna start a graveyard of his own
The lyrics to Rag'n'Bone Man's song Reuben's Train tell the story of a man named Reuben who rides his train down the line to an unknown destination. The repetition of the phrase "oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my" adds to the somber and mournful tone of the song. The second verse describes a tragic incident where Reuben's train crashes and the whistle can be heard from miles away. The sorrowful lyrics convey a feeling of helplessness and loss.
The third verse reveals that Reuben is now down on his luck and has no place to go. He has been running around the train tracks for all his days, suggesting a life of aimlessness and desperation. The final verse then takes a darker turn as Reuben decides to take matters into his own hands and starts a graveyard of his own. The imagery of Reuben laying in the shade with a blade, ready to start a graveyard, adds a haunting and eerie quality to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Reuben had a train and he rode it down the line
Reuben had a means of transport and he rode it along the track
Rode it to God knows where
He rode it to an unknown destination
Oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my
A phrase to express surprise and concern
You should have been in town
When old Reuben′s train went down
You should have been there when Reuben's train crashed
You could hear the whistle blow from miles around
The sound of the train whistle was audible from far away
Reuben down and low, he's got no place to go
Reuben is feeling depressed and hopeless with nowhere to go
He′s been running round them train tracks all his days
He has been spending his days running around the train tracks
So he got himself a blade, laid old Reuben in the shade
He got a sharp object and killed Reuben, then placed him in a hidden spot
Said he's gonna start a graveyard of his own
He said he will create his own cemetery for the deceased
Oh Lordy me, oh Lordy my
A phrase to express surprise and concern
Writer(s): Daniel Robin Priddy, Mark Sterling Crew, Rory Charles Graham
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
happyx walouma
Update: just finished listening and omg I literally got chills from it
ntokos gamer
me ti mate και εγω
207 Life
I don’t know how or why but I literally FEEL your voice in the center of my chest. I think it’s where my soul is...wow!
Oche Israel
God... Your vocal is pure, and trust me when I say pure. Ragnbone man you're good... Your music just got me emotional right now. And you know what? When ever I listing to your music I feel alive. Keep up that awesome work.
Deb Banerji
This is outstanding....and what a voice!
Gordinho
show! Som muito bom!
Yunet Torres Diaz
Me encanta, que voz y estilo. Mis felicitaciones, éxitos con este nuevo temazo. Gracias ♥
Antsa Safidy
I guess that’s the angel’s voice who will take me to heaven in a badass way.
Pasja78
Ach, ten głos 🔥
Silvia Cabrera
QUE BUEN TEMA!!! MUY BUENO LOS COROS!!!.
COMO SIEMPRE, CON EXCELENCIA TODO!