The Reaper
Keep Shelly In Athens Lyrics

All our times have come
We have lived our lives and our time has come.

Here but now they're gone
Our time has passed and we are no longer here.

Seasons don't fear the reaper
The passing of time is natural and the changing of seasons is not afraid of death.

Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
The elements of nature are not scared of death as they are forever changing and evolving.

We can be like they are
We can accept the passing of time and not be afraid of death.

Valentine is done
Valentine's Day, a day of love and romance, has come to an end.

Here but now they're gone
The romantic festivities of Valentine's Day are now over and done.

Romeo and Juliet
A reference to the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet.

Are together in eternity
The characters from Romeo and Juliet have passed away but are forever together in death.

Come on, baby (don't fear the reaper)
Encouragement to not be afraid of death.

Baby, take my hand (don't fear the reaper)
The singer is offering comfort and support in the face of death.

We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
The afterlife may offer a sense freedom or liberation.

Baby, I'm your man
The singer is offering themselves as a partner and support in the face of death.

And she had no fear
The character in the song has come to accept and not fear death.

And she ran to him (then they started to fly)
The character has found comfort and support in the face of death and is ready to move forward to the afterlife.

They looked backward and said goodbye (she had become like they are)
The character has accepted death and is now one with the natural progression of life and death.

Baby, you're the man
The artist is reaffirming their support and role as a partner in the face of death.

You can take my hand
The singer is offering support and comfort in the face of death.

Baby, I'm your man
The singer is reiterating their role as a partner and supporter in the face of death.