“Bed Ridden” by Grayson Ratliff – A Song Feature

     The charismatic warmth in the vocal delivery of Grayson Ratliff pulls listeners into his music - and listeners willingly surrender. Then, the awareness and insights in his lyrics that provide the push into returning to the songs. Ratliff explains, “I’m trying to be something bigger than what I’ve been and leave my footprint on this world. I hope my music is as giving and healing to you as it is to me and thank you for tagging along with me on this journey!”
 
     “Bed Ridden” is arguably the most impactful release from Ratliff. The song references conversations with his sorrows, demons and feelings. The first verse is:

I question my sorrows and demons

Only to hear them say

“Boy, we ain't leaving”

 
     Without knowing what it would take to stand up and stop the bleeding, the best solution might be to stay in bed and patiently wait for the healing. The lyrics of “Bed Ridden” have the feel of wisdom that comes with age. But Grayson Ratliff is in his early twenties. Life insights arrive via many avenues – Ratliff freely talks about his past struggles with addiction.
 
     The bio on his website is interesting:
  Grayson Ratliff, at only 22, has emerged as a captivating force in Colorado's music scene. With his folk-infused rock sound, he's captured hearts and turned heads with his soulful lyrics and mesmerizing melodies. Hailing from the Rocky Mountains, Ratliff brings a raw authenticity to his music, drawing inspiration from the landscape around him.
     
     “Bed Ridden” by Grayson Ratliff

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Lyrics of “Bed Ridden” by Grayson Ratliff
I question my sorrows and demons
Only to hear them say
“Boy, we ain't leaving”
 
I stare at the hallways and ceiling
Wondering what it would take
To stand up and stop my bleeding
 
And in my bed, I go through cold seasons
Patiently I guess I’ll stay
And wait for all the healing
 
Cause I reached out
To a feeling
And all that was said
Was “Toughen up
Get a reason
For the days up ahead”
 
But it ain't that simple now
With all the feeling I get
So this time
I think I'll just stay in my bed
Think I'll just stay in my bed
 
But I guess theirs still time for the good things
But it’s not measured by my days
But measured by the weight
 
And that weight I feel I carry with me
I'll cherish every word that you say
Still trying to make all of them stay
 
Cause I reached out
To a feeling
And all that was said
Was “Toughen up
Get a reason
For the days up ahead”
 
But it ain't that simple now
With all the feeling I get
So this time
I think I'll just stay in my bed
 
Bed
Oh
Stay in my bed
 
Cause I reached out
To a feeling
And all that was said
Was “Toughen up
Get a reason
for the days up ahead”
 
But it ain't that simple now
With all the feelings I get
So this time
I think I'll just stay in my bed