<… 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 (BeyoncΓ©) and Two Inch Punch.
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The Fire
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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Of this great affliction
So hard to say, I get uptight
Speak without conviction
All the weight of my worries
And the fear that surrounds me
Depends on you too
Place all the blame into your hands
Leave it with you?
I've been lost
Lost in the fire of love
I've been lost
Lost, lost in the fire of love
You felt the heat of the sunshine
Before I met you
Now reach the side
Pour your heart out
And left you in the shadow
All the weight of my worries
And the fear that surrounds me
Depends on you too
I've been lost
Lost in the fire of love
I've been lost
Lost, lost in the fire of love
From the days I couldn't face you sober
To the times that I would raise when you would tip me over
We was always on the edge of never-ending
But hands kept on clenching
This lifestyle's descending
Why you pretending I was pulling down the bricks?
I was young and you were sick
'Cause at the time I drained the life
From everything that ever lived
Man of sin, the devil in me
Fire straight out from the pit
But I don't blame myself now
I see you
I've been lost
Lost in the fire of love
I've been lost
Lost, lost in the fire of love
All that's wrong with me
Is wrong with you
The song βThe Fireβ by RagβnβBone Man is a powerful song that depicts the emotions of the singer as he tries to deal with the afflictions of life. The lyrics are metaphorical, with the fire representing the passion or intensity of love. In the first verse, the singer is trying to wash himself of the great affliction that he is experiencing. He is struggling to express himself as he speaks without conviction. He is burdened by his worries and the fear that surrounds him, and he feels that he cannot handle the weight of them on his own. He turns to his lover, hoping that they will bear the weight of his troubles and help him to find a way out of the darkness.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that his lover has been there for him, and has helped him to find his way out of the darkness. He is grateful for this support, but he also recognizes that his lover has suffered because of his troubles. He understands that his behavior has caused her pain, and he is now asking her to pour her heart out and let him know how he can make things right. He is lost in the fire of love, but he knows that he can find his way back with the help of his lover.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase βIβve been lost, lost in the fire of loveβ. This repetition emphasizes the intensity of the singerβs emotions, and the fact that he has been consumed by his passion for his lover. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes, but he also expresses his hope that he can find his way back to the light with the help of his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream, to wash myself
I wanted to cleanse myself
Of this great affliction
Of the pain that burdens me
So hard to say, I get uptight
It's difficult to express myself and I become anxious
Speak without conviction
I don't have confidence in what I say
All the weight of my worries
All my concerns and fears
And the fear that surrounds me
And my anxiety
Depends on you too
Is also influenced by you
How can I stand here as a man
How can I take responsibility as a man
Place all the blame into your hands
And blame you for everything
Leave it with you?
But then just leave it all to you?
I've been lost
I've been confused and uncertain
Lost in the fire of love
Because of my intense love
You felt the heat of the sunshine
You experienced warmth and joy before you met me
Before I met you
Before we got together
Now reach the side
But now you're distant
Pour your heart out
Tell me how you really feel
And left you in the shadow
But I left you in my shadow
From the days I couldn't face you sober
From the times when I couldn't confront you without drinking
To the times that I would raise when you would tip me over
To the times when I would act out when you pushed me over the edge
We was always on the edge of never-ending
We were always on the verge of breaking up
But hands kept on clenching
But we held onto each other
This lifestyle's descending
Our lifestyle is getting worse
Why you pretending I was pulling down the bricks?
Why are you pretending like I was the one dragging us down?
I was young and you were sick
I was immature and you were unwell
'Cause at the time I drained the life
Because I was taking too much
From everything that ever lived
From everything and everyone around me
Man of sin, the devil in me
I am a sinful and evil person
Fire straight out from the pit
My passion and intensity comes from a dark place
But I don't blame myself now
But now I don't put all the blame on myself
I see you
I understand your perspective and point of view
All that's wrong with me
All my flaws and inadequacies
Is wrong with you
Also stems from our relationship and interactions
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN PRIDDY, JONNY MCDAID, JONNY COFFER, RORY CHARLES GRAHAM, MARK CREW
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@Callsign_Prophet
This dudes voice and style are great for apocalyptic films.
@Lt_Chloe
You mean covid?
@opie6274
Lame soap Teen films
@lougaI
Theme song type beat
@saladcrunch
You right
@JoeJoe-tu7du
I think you might like his song "SKIP"
@isaiasdiaz1192
Iβm only human bro After all π₯Ίπ
@MsFast0ne
His voice makes the lyrics even more powerful. <3
@millasboo
Man he has such a soulful voice
@emrahaci5124
My favorite Rag'n Bone soundtrack