Dont fear the reaper
Gus Black 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

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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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