<… 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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Wolves
Rag'n'Bone Man Lyrics
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I'm sick of the same old people
The kind that'll sell your soul
Trade it for a shining stone
Ain't nothing in this life for free
Running from the greatest evil
It finally dawned on me
A man's gotta fight temptation
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the
And I don't wanna go back home
Too many staring faces
Wishing they could drag me down
Waiting to pull me under
I've shaken off my chains
But I still feel those shackles
Living inside of me
I know I've gotta fight temptation
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the
Yo, money's short like my temper
But the bills still keep on coming
Staying on the grind January till December
Tryna lace this beats on a shoestring budget
Rent's due so I'm raiding the copper jar
Hard on the hustle for the sterling
Going all out, Putting work in
It's an uphill struggle but I'm working
I was homeless, having to sleep rough
On the streets feeling like I need to be drunk
I'm tryna turn grass roots to a tree trunk
When the man are only in it for the free lunch
See us we only deal with the real stuff
Brother, 'cause all that glitters ain't gold
Plus, I can hear the wolves outside my door
But money can't buy my soul, no
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the door
In Rag'n'Bone Man's song "Wolves," the singer is expressing his desire to fight against temptation and to not let himself cave in. The lyrics compare the temptation to wolves that are scratching at his door, trying to get in and take over. He speaks about the people who are always trying to bring him down and take advantage of him, even if it means selling his soul for money. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Keep the wolves from the door," which becomes a metaphor for not giving in to temptation.
Throughout the song, the artist references his past struggles with homelessness and poverty. He talks about how he had to fight his way to where he is today and how he cannot let himself fall back into old habits. He speaks about the importance of staying true to himself and not getting caught up in material possessions or fame.
The rap verse in the middle of the song provides a unique perspective on the lyrics. The rapper speaks about his own struggles with money and how he has to work hard just to make ends meet. He too is fighting against temptation, but in his case, it's the temptation to give up and not keep going. He emphasizes that money can't buy his soul and that he will not let himself be taken advantage of.
Overall, "Wolves" is a powerful song about self-control, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna drown no more
I am tired of feeling overwhelmed and helpless
I'm sick of the same old people
I am tired of being around people who are not genuine and use others for their own gain
The kind that'll sell your soul
These people are willing to do anything, even something immoral, for personal benefit
Trade it for a shining stone
They will trade something valuable, such as a person's soul, for something that only appears to be valuable, like a shiny stone
Ain't nothing in this life for free
There are always consequences, whether positive or negative, to every action taken
Running from the greatest evil
I am trying to avoid making choices that I believe will lead me down an immoral path
It finally dawned on me
I have come to the realization that I must actively resist temptation
A man's gotta fight temptation
It is important to actively resist making immoral choices
Keep the wolves from the door
I need to actively resist temptation and the negative influences of others
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
I am aware of the negative influences around me and how they can lead me astray
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
I am asking for help from others to resist temptation and negative influences
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the
Without help or active resistance, I fear I will soon give in to temptation
And I don't wanna go back home
I do not want to go back to a place where I feel trapped or succumb to negative influences
Too many staring faces
There are too many people around who judge and do not understand me
Wishing they could drag me down
There are people who do not want me to succeed and would rather see me fail
Waiting to pull me under
These people are waiting for me to fail so they can take advantage of my weakened state
I've shaken off my chains
I have freed myself from being trapped, whether physically or metaphorically
But I still feel those shackles
I am still affected by my past experiences and may still feel trapped in some way
Living inside of me
These experiences are deeply ingrained in me and affect me on a subconscious level
Yo, money's short like my temper
I am struggling financially and it is putting me on edge
But the bills still keep on coming
Despite my financial struggles, I still have to pay my bills
Staying on the grind January till December
I am working hard every day, all year, to make ends meet
Tryna lace this beats on a shoestring budget
I am trying to make music with limited resources
Rent's due so I'm raiding the copper jar
I am struggling to pay my rent and resorting to desperate measures
Hard on the hustle for the sterling
I am working hard to make money
Going all out, Putting work in
I am putting all my effort into making a living
It's an uphill struggle but I'm working
It is difficult to make ends meet, but I am persevering
I was homeless, having to sleep rough
I was homeless and had to sleep on the streets
On the streets feeling like I need to be drunk
Being on the streets was a difficult and stressful experience and I turned to alcohol to cope
I'm tryna turn grass roots to a tree trunk
I am trying to build something small into something bigger and stronger
When the man are only in it for the free lunch
Others may try to take advantage of me and my success
See us we only deal with the real stuff
I try to keep things honest and genuine
Brother, 'cause all that glitters ain't gold
Things that appear to be valuable may not actually be valuable
Plus, I can hear the wolves outside my door
There are still people and influences around me that could lead me astray
But money can't buy my soul, no
I will always value integrity and doing what is right above money or success
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK BLAIR CREW, TINASHE FAZAKERLEY, RORY GRAHAM, DAN PRIDDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caitlan
The lyrics in the description are the wrong ones for the single version, these are the real lyrics
[Intro: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Dun dun dun dee-dee dun dun (x8)
[Verse 1: Rag'n'Bone Man]
I don't wanna drown no more
Sick of the same old people
The kind that will sell your soul
Trade it for a shining stone
Ain't nothing in this life for free
Running from the greatest evil
[Refrain: Rag'n'Bone Man]
It finally dawned on me
A man's gotta fight temptation
[Hook: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the-
[Verse 2: Rag'n'Bone Man]
I don't wanna go back home
Too many staring faces
Wishing they could drag me down
Waiting to pull me under
I've shaken off my chains
But I still feel those shackles
[Refrain: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Living inside of me
I know I gotta fight temptation
[Hook: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the-
[Bridge: Rag'n'Bone Man - Single Version Only]
It's a fine line walking when they're scratching at my door
Head full of voices screaming out for more
And I can see the shining of his blade
And I can see the shining of his blade
It's a slow road to nowhere walking with the dead
It's hard to keep on moving with you hanging 'round my neck
And I can see the shining of his blade
And I can see the shining of his blade
[Hook: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the-
[Hook: Rag'n'Bone Man]
Keep the wolves from the door
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the door
@samedasameda5555
his voice come from heaven and hell at the same time
@mawangshallhang
sameda Sameda no it just comes from his throat.
@samedasameda5555
Whos Dead you dont say
@mawangshallhang
sameda Sameda I just did though
@iceplaysgames8335
@@mawangshallhang has a point
@giqwaju3691
sameda Sameda Coolest compliment I've seen.
@daltonevans3412
how many people have had that expierence where you start to get tired of the music you always listen to and nothing interests you anymore but you cant find any new music that grabs your attention so you keep playing the same old songs anyway for lack of a better option, and this goes on anywhere from a few days to months and then theres that one magical moment where you find new music that is fantastic? well i was just like that and then i decided to check out this artists other work besides human, and its like fuckin christmas morning.
@syerwaleed7590
Amen
@angeladarlington2712
Love this album and his voice! He's a mix of blues, hip-hop, rock, pop, gospel. Amazing!
@crackbabi7062
The best madden song ever