The Reaper
Caesars Lyrics


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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

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

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
The door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew and then disappeared
The curtains flew then he appeared
Saying don't be afraid

Come on baby
And shead 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

Overall Meaning

The song "The Reaper" by Caesars is often viewed as a poetic portrayal of the inevitability of death, but with a more positive spin on it. The lyrics suggest that death is not something to fear, that it is a natural part of life that everyone will go through. The song begins by saying that all of our times have come and gone, but that the seasons and the natural elements (wind, sun, and rain) do not fear the reaper, and so neither should we. The lyrics then suggest that we can be like the natural elements, unafraid of death, and that by taking the reaper's hand, we can fly and be together in eternity like Romeo and Juliet. The song ends with the woman embracing the reaper, shedding her fear, and becoming like they are.


The song has been interpreted in different ways by different people, with some seeing it as a positive message about embracing death, and others seeing it as a dark and foreboding message about the inevitability of death. Some people have also suggested that the song may have been influenced by the Stoic philosophy of ancient Greece, which held that death is a natural part of life and that one should not fear it.


Line by Line Meaning

All our times have come
We have to face our own mortality, and the time for us to do so has arrived.


Here but now they're gone
Our time in this world is fleeting, and we should make the most of every moment.


Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nature itself is not afraid of death or the eventual end of all things.


Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
Even the forces of nature are subject to the same inevitable fate as everything else.


We can be like they are
We can learn to accept our own mortality and live our lives to the fullest without fear.


Come on baby
The singer is trying to convince someone to let go of their fear of death.


Don't fear the Reaper
Death is not something to fear, but rather a natural part of life.


Baby take my hand
The singer wants to lead someone through this realization, toward acceptance and peace of mind.


We'll be able to fly
By overcoming fear, we can transcend our limitations and rise above our trivial concerns.


Valentine is done
The holiday's celebration of love is over, but love itself transcends such temporal boundaries.


Romeo and Juliet
This famous couple achieved a love that endures beyond their own mortal lives.


Are together in eternity
Their love remains strong even after death, and will persist beyond the physical world.


40,000 men and women everyday
An example of the sheer magnitude of death, a process that grinds on relentlessly.


Redefine happiness
By embracing death, perhaps we can redefine what it means to live a fulfilling life.


Another 40,000 coming everyday
Death is a constant, unfortunately unstoppable, part of life.


Love of two is one
Two people in love merge into a kind of singular entity, held together by mutual devotion.


Came the last night of sadness
The end of something beautiful is often marked by sadness or grief.


And it was clear she couldn't go on
When faced with overwhelming loss, it can be tempting to give up or lose hope.


The door was open and the wind appeared
A symbol of new beginnings, a fresh start in the face of adversity.


The candles blew and then disappeared
The ephemeral nature of all things, even the light of a candle can be snuffed out in an instant.


The curtains flew then he appeared
Even in the midst of chaos, there are moments of serendipity, moments of grace.


Saying don't be afraid
A message of hope, of comfort in difficult times.


And she ran to him
A gesture of trust, of faith in something greater than oneself.


Then they started to fly
By embracing the unknown, one can soar to new heights, beyond what we thought possible.


They looked backward and said goodbye
Holding on to the past can be painful, sometimes we need to look forward and let go.


She had become like they are
By embracing mortality, we can join the collective, achieve a sense of oneness with everything.


She had taken his hand
A symbol of trust, of surrender to a greater power that we cannot fully understand.




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abject Brute

six feet under is one of the best shows i've seen in years

paper chasin dude

Same

DeadKoby

It's quite interesting that although the guitar riff is fairly easy,  it totally catches your ear.    Thanks to Buck for writing this Gem.

FlexoFGC

Wow. I have been waiting FOREVER for a good remake to this song, and what better band to do it than The Caesers?!?! Awesome upload!

TheWiseTzar

Biker episode is one of the greatest episodes in television history!!

Rachel Kuperberg

GREAT VERSION!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

J L

Greatest song EVER ! Makes me love my life so much ♥

Ketchikan Tlingit Tours

Are you kidding me!
Hadn't heard the Reaper old version in a long time. Dancing in my seat!

Ketchikan Tlingit Tours

I love Blue Oyster Calt! Got to love this version! The last time I listened to this, I was 20!!

Molly Scully

A good song for a fantastic series =)

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