Wolves
Rag'n'Bone Man Stig Of The Dump 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 "Wolves," Rag'n'Bone Man and Stig Of The Dump join forces to explore the pressures of the music industry and the temptations that can come with success. Throughout the song, they speak of the constant struggle to resist the "wolves" of temptation that scratch at their doors, urging them to open up and give in. They express their desire to "keep the wolves from the door," recognizing the danger in allowing themselves to be consumed by the industry and the people within it.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggles that artists face when trying to maintain their authenticity in a world that often seeks to exploit and commercialize their talents. The reference to a "shining stone" symbolizes the lure of fame and fortune, and the hollow promises that it often brings. The line "A man's gotta fight temptation" speaks to the importance of maintaining one's values and integrity in the face of adversity.
Stig Of The Dump's verse adds another layer to the song, as he speaks of the financial struggles that can accompany the pursuit of music. He speaks of the pressure of bills and the need to hustle and grind to make it in the industry. Despite this, he recognizes that true success cannot be measured solely in monetary terms, and that the love of music and the desire to stay true to oneself must remain at the forefront.
Overall, "Wolves" is a powerful testament to the importance of staying true to oneself and resisting the forces that seek to exploit or consume artists.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna drown no more
I don't want to be overwhelmed with problems or emotions anymore.
I'm sick of the same old people
I'm tired of being around the same kind of people who don't bring anything positive to my life.
The kind that'll sell your soul
These people are the kind that will do anything for their own benefit, regardless of what it does to others.
Trade it for a shining stone
They will give up anything for something that looks attractive or promises wealth or success, without considering the cost.
Ain't nothing in this life for free
There are no handouts in life. Everything has a cost, even if it's not immediately apparent.
Running from the greatest evil
Trying to avoid the most destructive and harmful things in life.
It finally dawned on me
I finally realized or came to the understanding of something important.
A man's gotta fight temptation
It's important to resist the urge to do what's easy or brings immediate satisfaction, and make choices that are better in the long run.
Keep the wolves from the door
Protect yourself and your resources from those who would take advantage of you or harm you.
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
I'm aware of the threats and challenges I face, and I won't let them catch me off guard.
Won't you keep the wolves from the door
I'm asking for help to keep myself safe and secure.
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the
Without help, it's likely that I'll give in to temptation and make choices that are not in my best interest.
And I don't wanna go back home
I don't want to return to a place or situation that's negative or harmful for me.
Too many staring faces
There are too many people scrutinizing or judging me.
Wishing they could drag me down
These people want me to fail or be unsuccessful.
Waiting to pull me under
These people are ready to take advantage of me or harm me as soon as I show weakness or vulnerability.
I've shaken off my chains
I've freed myself from something that was holding me back or limiting me.
But I still feel those shackles
Even though I'm free, I still feel the effects of what was holding me down before.
Living inside of me
These feelings or influences are still affecting me personally.
Yo, money's short like my temper
I don't have much money, and I'm easily frustrated or irritated.
But the bills still keep on coming
Despite my financial struggles, I still have responsibilities and obligations that I need to take care of.
Staying on the grind January till December
I'm working hard year-round to make ends meet and improve my situation.
Tryna lace this beats on a shoestring budget
I'm trying to make music or pursue my passion with limited resources or funding.
Rent's due so I'm raiding the copper jar
I'm so cash-strapped that I have to resort to desperate measures to pay my bills.
Hard on the hustle for the sterling
I'm putting in a lot of effort to make money and improve my financial situation.
Going all out, Putting work in
I'm dedicated and motivated to succeed, and I'm doing everything I can to make it happen.
It's an uphill struggle but I'm working
I'm facing a lot of challenges and obstacles, but I'm persevering and trying to overcome them.
I was homeless, having to sleep rough
I have experienced extreme poverty and had to live on the streets.
On the streets feeling like I need to be drunk
Living on the streets is so difficult that I felt like I needed to be drunk to cope with it.
I'm tryna turn grass roots to a tree trunk
I'm trying to build something small and humble into something much larger and more successful.
When the man are only in it for the free lunch
Many people are only interested in taking advantage of me or using me for their own benefit.
See us we only deal with the real stuff
I only associate with people who are genuine and authentic.
Brother, 'cause all that glitters ain't gold
I'm reminding my friend that just because something looks good or promising, it's not necessarily valuable or worthwhile.
Plus, I can hear the wolves outside my door
I'm aware of the dangers and threats that are present, and I'm being cautious and alert.
But money can't buy my soul, no
I value my integrity and personal values more than money or material success.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK BLAIR CREW, TINASHE FAZAKERLEY, RORY GRAHAM, DAN PRIDDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Potato
Don't wanna drown no more
Sick of the same old people
The kind that'll sell your soul
And 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 mans 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
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 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 to December tryna lace these beats on a shoestring budget
Rents 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 into 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 glitter's 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
( THIS IS AN AMAZING SONG )
And here you go
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The Potato
Don't wanna drown no more
Sick of the same old people
The kind that'll sell your soul
And 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 mans 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
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 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 to December tryna lace these beats on a shoestring budget
Rents 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 into 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 glitter's 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
( THIS IS AN AMAZING SONG )
And here you go
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: )
Susan Montgomery
I could listen to your music 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 😊 I bought the Wolves CD before the Human CD. Love them both so much. Keep on singing you are the best.
Jacob .Russell
I think the rap is the perfect contrast to Rag's voice, but also, I think the verse is a microcosm of the whole song, which from my interpretation is about not selling out and letting the wolves (people trying to change your sound) get too you
snuggles1406
Heard this on BBC Radio 1 on the weekend, your voice is AWESOME!!!! And working with your brother was inspired. His rhyme harmonizing to the music AND your voice........WOW WOW!!
Harry McCormick
Big up Rag'n'Bone, finally starting to get the wide recognition he deserves.
As for everyone hating on Stig, do your research about where this bluesy legend came from
Jindřiška Demusová
skvělá hudba i zpěv za mně veliká 1 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Shelby Solski
Incredible Voice and seems like a genuine real person …. one day hope to see him live. #1 Fan Alaska
Armelle Michalon
top !! sujet et voix extraordinaire ainsi que la musique et cela un reel bien à écouter perfect !!!
gershman
I'm from Russia and I think that Rag'N'Bone Man is F**KING AWESOME!!! Why is he not worldwide famous???!!!
Romi x Golden Hyung
They just added it to a new BBC drama trailer, that will help a little.