He recently completed work on his 6th full length recording entitled "The Day I Realized..." (to be released in 2011)
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Dont fear the reaper
Gus Black Lyrics
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Here but now they′re gone
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
So come on, baby (don′t fear the reaper)
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 every day (like Romeo and Juliet)
Another 40,000 every day (we can be like they are)
So come on, baby (don′t fear the reaper)
Take my hand (don't fear the reaper)
We′ll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
'Cause baby, I′m your man
Baby, I′m your man
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity (Romeo and Juliet)
So come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Take my hand (don′t fear the reaper)
We'll be able to fly (don′t fear the reaper)
Baby, I'm your man
Baby, I′m your man
The lyrics of Gus Black's "Don't Fear the Reaper" carry a deep and timeless message about love and mortality. The song speaks to the universal fear of death and the desire for love and companionship that can transcend it. The opening lines suggest the fleeting nature of life, how our time comes and goes, but that the forces of nature, such as seasons, wind, sun, and rain, do not fear the inevitable end.
The chorus then addresses someone, possibly a lover, urging them not to fear death and to take the singer's hand. It suggests that together they can overcome any fear or obstacle and even "fly." The repetition of the line "baby, I'm your man" emphasizes the singer's commitment and devotion to the person addressed.
The mention of Romeo and Juliet, the Shakespearean tragedy of star-crossed lovers, further reinforces the theme of love and mortality. It highlights that even in death, love can endure and bring people together for eternity. The reference to the 40,000 men and women every day suggests the continuous cycle of life and death, highlighting the inevitability of our mortality.
Overall, the song encourages embracing love and not allowing the fear of death to hinder the experience of a fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
All our times have come
We have experienced all the moments we were meant to have
Here but now they're gone
Those moments are now in the past and no longer exist
Seasons don't fear the reaper
The passing of time does not frighten the changing seasons
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
Nature's elements are not afraid of the reaper's arrival
So come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Don't be afraid, my love
Take my hand (don′t fear the reaper)
Hold my hand and trust in me
We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
We will have the freedom to soar without fear
′Cause baby, I'm your man
Because, my love, I am the one for you
Baby, I′m your man
My love, I am here for you
Valentine is done
The celebration of love is over
Romeo and Juliet
Referencing the famous tragic love story
Are together in eternity (Romeo and Juliet)
They are forever united in their love, even in death
40,000 men and women every day (like Romeo and Juliet)
Countless individuals experience love and loss each day, resembling Romeo and Juliet
Another 40,000 every day (we can be like they are)
Additional individuals go through similar experiences, and we can be like them
So come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Do not be afraid, my love
Take my hand (don′t fear the reaper)
Hold my hand and have faith
We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
We will have the ability to transcend and overcome any obstacles
'Cause baby, I'm your man
Because, my love, I am the one for you
Baby, I′m your man
My love, I am here for you
Romeo and Juliet
Referencing the famous tragic love story
Are together in eternity (Romeo and Juliet)
They are forever united in their love, even in death
So come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Do not be afraid, my love
Take my hand (don′t fear the reaper)
Hold my hand and trust me completely
We'll be able to fly (don′t fear the reaper)
We will have the capability to soar and overcome any challenges
Baby, I'm your man
My love, I am the one for you
Baby, I′m your man
My love, I am here for you
Writer(s): Donald Roeser
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@haroldwinchester5765
"I was at home watching Television and the uh..the Exorcist was on..got me thinkin of you"
@ChrisManley1994
“If this is about the time I puked green slime and masturbated with the crucifix, IT WAS MY FIRST KEG PARTY BOBBY!!!!” 😏😂
@christinaestrada1146
lol I remember thinking what kind of romantic gesture is that? What a morbid frame of thinking but hey, it's unique and not a cliche profession at the very least.
@LARRYLARRY704
It actually occurred to me... I never snuck through your bedroom window
@xtraflo
Let's keep it about the Underwear stud muffin ...
@Johno1992
Well I was hoping to get my balls licked but I wouldn't want to break your little underwear rule now would I? So maybe just some on top clothes type stuff?
@raijucrowntail6899
The 90's can never die, there is a little 90's in all of us!
@stevenjones4059
Especially for those of us who were born in the 90s such as myself
@SavingStarTrek
the 90s live on via a song from the 70s..... go figure.
@KeeperProtector
Damn
I was born on July 20th, 1999💁
The last year of the 90s😢