The Reaper
B.O.C Lyrics
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Here, but now there, gone
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
(We can be like they are)
Come on baby
(Don't fear the reaper)
(Don't fear the reaper)
We'll be able to fly
(Don't fear the reaper)
Baby I'm your man
La, la la, la la
La, la la, la la
Valentine is done
Here but now they're gone
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity
(Romeo and Juliet)
40, 000 men and women every day
(Like Romeo and Juliet)
40, 000 men and women every day
(Redefine happiness)
Another 40, 000 coming every day
(We can be like they are)
Come on baby
(Don't fear the reaper)
Baby take my hand
(Don't fear the reaper)
We'll be able to fly
(Don't fear the reaper)
Baby I'm your man
La, la la, la la
La, la la, la la
Love of two is one
Here but now they're gone
Came the last night of sadness
And it was clear she couldn't go on
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew and then disappeared
The curtains flew and then he appeared
(Saying, "Don't be afraid")
Come on baby
(And she had no fear)
And she ran to him
(Then they started to fly)
They looked backward and said goodbye
(She had become like they are)
She had taken his hand
(She had become like they are)
Come on baby
(Don't fear the reaper)
The song "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult is a tribute to the inevitability of death. The opening line "All our times have come" represents the idea that everyone's time will eventually come to an end. The chorus repeats "Don't fear the reaper," urging listeners to embrace death and not be afraid. The song references Romeo and Juliet, who are often depicted as a symbol of tragic, young love. The line "Are together in eternity" reinforces the idea that death is not something to fear, as it brings an eternal union.
The second verse references the statistic that 40,000 people die every day. The song challenges listeners to redefine happiness in the face of such a grim reality by suggesting that "We can be like they are," meaning we can accept death and find happiness in the time we have. The final verse tells a story of a woman who is unable to go on with life and is visited by death, represented by the wind. Death comforts her and takes her hand, and she becomes like him, not afraid to face the inevitable.
Overall, "Don't Fear the Reaper" is a philosophical and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to confront and embrace the reality of death.
Line by Line Meaning
All our times have come
We will all eventually die at some point in time
Here, but now there, gone
We exist in the present, but time passes quickly and we will be gone soon
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Even natural phenomena like the changing of seasons are not afraid of death
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
The elements of nature are also indifferent to death
(We can be like they are)
We can adopt the same attitude towards death and accept it as a normal part of life
Come on baby
Addressing a loved one
(Don't fear the reaper)
Don't be afraid of death
Baby take my hand
Let me guide you through life, even in the face of death
We'll be able to fly
Together we can rise above the fear of death and transcend our mortal existence
Baby I'm your man
I am here for you and will support you through anything, including death
Valentine is done
The holiday of love has passed
Here but now they're gone
Lovers that were present in the past are no longer together
Romeo and Juliet
Referencing the iconic play about two young lovers who died tragically
Are together in eternity
In death, they are united forever
(Like Romeo and Juliet)
There are countless other lovers who have faced a similar fate
(Redefine happiness)
The idea that true happiness can only be found in death
(Another 40, 000 coming every day)
Death is an inevitable part of life and people continue to die every day
Love of two is one
Two people in love are inseparable from each other
Came the last night of sadness
The final moments of despair and sorrow
And it was clear she couldn't go on
A person can reach a point where they can no longer bear the pain of living
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
A metaphor for the release of the soul from the body during death
The candles blew and then disappeared
Candles represent life and their disappearance symbolizes death
The curtains flew and then he appeared
A reference to the Grim Reaper, the personification of death
(Saying, "Don't be afraid")
Death is not something to fear
(And she had no fear)
The person who died was not afraid anymore
(Then they started to fly)
The soul is free to fly away from the mortal world
(She had become like they are)
She had embraced death and was no longer afraid of it
(She had taken his hand)
She had accepted death and was guided through it by the personification of death itself
Contributed by Ryan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
All our times have come
Here but now they're gone
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
We can be like they are
Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Baby, take my hand (don't fear the reaper)
We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
Baby, I'm your man
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Valentine is done
Here but now they're gone
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity (Romeo and Juliet)
40, 000 men and women everyday (like Romeo and Juliet)
40, 000 men and women everyday (redefine happiness)
Another 40, 000 coming everyday (we can be like they are)
Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Baby, take my hand (don't fear the reaper)
We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
Baby, I'm your man
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Love of two is one
Here but now they're gone
Came the last night of sadness
And it was clear she couldn't go on
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew and then disappeared
The curtains flew and then he appeared
Saying don't be afraid
Come on, baby (and she had no fear)
And she ran to him (then they started to fly)
They looked backward and said goodbye (she had become like they are)
She had taken his hand (she had become like they are)
Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
@briankwiatkowski8172
The last part of the song is my favorite, just sends chills/sounds a little dark but is actually beautiful, and I love how it rhymes and just is all around bad as*
Love of two is one
Here but now they're gone
Came the last night of sadness
And it was clear she couldn't go on
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew and then disappeared
The curtains flew and then he appeared
Saying don't be afraid
Come on, baby (and she had no fear)
And she ran to him (then they started to fly)
They looked backward and said goodbye (she had become like they are)
She had taken his hand (she had become like they are), c'mon baby, don't fear the reaper"
@finalistburrito2499
I scrolled for a long time trying to find lyrics. I didn't find 'em, so here you are!
All our times have come
Here but now they're gone
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper
We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper
Baby I'm your man
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Valentine is done
Here but now they're gone
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity, Romeo and Juliet
40, 000 men and women everyday, Like Romeo and Juliet
40, 000 men and women everyday, Redefine happiness
Another 40, 000 coming everyday, We can be like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper
We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper
Baby I'm your man
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Love of two is one
Here but now they're gone
Came the last night of sadness
And it was clear she couldn't go on
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew then disappeared
The curtains flew then he appeared, saying don't be afraid
Come on baby, and she had no fear
And she ran to him, then they started to fly
They looked backward and said goodbye, she had become like they are
She had taken his hand, she had become like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
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'The Stand'
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@DeletedTroll
The Reaper, The Stand. Death 13? LALI-HO
@ballsballs2756
@@DeletedTroll i think their talking about a book lol
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Blue Oyster Cult: "Let's casually make a perfect song"
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Holy sheetu, the only reason I knew of this band was because of a game called roadkill, glad I remembered the name of the band
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