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
The lyrics of Rag N Bone Man's song "Wolves" tell a story of a person who has had enough of being drowned in negativity and the same old people who are ready to "sell your soul" at any moment. The lines, "Ain't nothing in this life for free / Running from the greatest evil", point out that there is always a price to pay for everything and that people should fight against the temptation to give in to it. The metaphor of "wolves at the door" represents the negative thoughts and people constantly scratching at the surface, trying to drag the person down.
The singer expresses his desire to stay away from the people who want to bring him down and not to return home because of the negative energy. The lyrics "Waiting to pull me under / I've shaken off my chains / But I still feel those shackles / Living inside of me" explain that the person has freed themselves from their past, but the past still haunts them.
The verse by rapper Logic emphasizes the struggles of everyday life, trying to make ends meet and achieving success while keeping true to oneself. He goes on to highlight that even though the wolves are at the door, and money is tight, his soul is priceless, and he is in control of his life.
Overall, the song speaks about fighting against negative thoughts, people, and situations. It encourages the listener to keep the wolves from the door and not give in to temptation, as the true value lies within.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna drown no more
I don't want to succumb to my struggles any longer
I'm sick of the same old people
I'm tired of being around people with negative energy and intentions
The kind that'll sell your soul
People who are willing to do anything for personal gain, even if it means sacrificing your own values
Trade it for a shining stone
These same people will use material possessions to lure you into giving up what is truly valuable to you
Ain't nothing in this life for free
Everything comes at a cost, whether it's monetary or personal sacrifice
Running from the greatest evil
Avoiding the temptation to give in to negative influences
It finally dawned on me
I've come to the realization
A man's gotta fight temptation
It takes effort to resist doing something that may feel good in the moment but is ultimately harmful in the long run
Keep the wolves from the door
Please protect me from those who would take advantage of me
I hear them scratching like I don't know better
The metaphorical wolves are trying to break through my defenses, but I'm aware of their attempts
It won't be long before I cave in and open up the
Without protection, I may succumb to temptation and make a decision I'll later regret
And I don't wanna go back home
I don't want to return to a place that reminds me of past struggles
Too many staring faces
People who are judging me and my choices
Wishing they could drag me down
They want to bring me back to a place of struggle and darkness
Waiting to pull me under
They're looking for an opportunity to bring me down, waiting for me to make a mistake
I've shaken off my chains
I've broken free from past struggles and hardships
But I still feel those shackles
I still carry the weight of my past experiences with me
Living inside of me
The memories of past struggles and hardships still impact me
Yo, money's short like my temper
I have financial struggles, and it's causing me stress
But the bills still keep on coming
I still have to pay for necessities, even though I'm struggling financially
Staying on the grind January till December
I'm working hard every day to get by
Tryna lace this beats on a shoestring budget
I'm trying to create music even though I don't have a lot of money to invest in it
Rent's due so I'm raiding the copper jar
I'm so broke that I have to use change I've saved up to pay my rent
Hard on the hustle for the sterling
I'm putting in a lot of effort to make money
Going all out, Putting work in
I'm giving it my all and working hard
It's an uphill struggle but I'm working
I'm facing a lot of challenges, but I'm putting in effort to overcome them
I was homeless, having to sleep rough
I've experienced extreme hardship and struggle
On the streets feeling like I need to be drunk
I turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism for my difficult situation
I'm tryna turn grass roots to a tree trunk
I'm trying to build something significant from humble beginnings
When the man are only in it for the free lunch
Others are only in this industry for personal gain, rather than creating something meaningful
See us we only deal with the real stuff
I and others like me are only interested in creating honest, authentic music
Brother, 'cause all that glitters ain't gold
Things or people that appear great on the surface may not actually be valuable
Plus, I can hear the wolves outside my door
People who want to take advantage of my music career are constantly trying to break down my defenses
But money can't buy my soul, no
I won't sacrifice what's truly valuable to me for the sake of financial gain
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
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@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