1) Shane Bunting (born October 21, 1975 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Can… Read Full Bio ↴1) Shane Bunting (born October 21, 1975 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), better known by his stage name Madchild, has been an active Canadian rapper since 1993.

He is half of the Vancouver-based hip-hop group Swollen Members, alongside Prevail and longtime producer Rob the Viking. In 2009, he released his solo EP entitled The Mad Child EP. Mad Child can be recognized by his high, nasal, atypical voice.

In late 2009, around the time of the release of the newest Swollen Members album "Armed to The Teeth", news broke about Bunting's addiction to opioid painkillers. His addiction was purportedly directly related to the 3 year "break" taken by the group. He has since recovered, and often references his past in his more recent lyrics.

Madchild was also a previous member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew.

2) MAD CHILD is Japanese doujin electronic music arranger. Website: http://www.r135.net/

Reaper
Madchild Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yo
I'm a demon and I rap with a serpent's tongue
My brain from outer space
Where the surfer's from
Fan's get jacked
Like when the circus come
Most these new rap cats
Bunch of worthless scum

I'm an old rap bastard
That's classic dark
Spittin' dinosaur raps on Jurassic Park
I ain't tryna hear these little back spastics bark
Dog I turn into a werewolf after dark
Little puppies pump Kool-Aid from plastic carts
Go-fish swimming guppies
I'm a massive shark
Besides lets face the facts
They don't have the parts
They wanna be friends
Gee stack that's a start
You get it in don't lie
Homie that's a farce
Besides it sounds like you rip your ass apart
I'm a real rap slasher
Bash your smart
Track master, I'll smash like a glass of dark

Eh yo my plan to attack
It is lethal
Don't fuck with the reaper
I inhale and exhale ether
Old school dope dealer with a beeper
Sleeper, groupies on the internet are creepers
Life's a bitch
You can keep her
Inebriated Libra, abbreviated reverb
And you don't always get what you deserve
So I'ma just take what I need
Think of me first

Slash these little bastards
With a fuckin' tongue lashing
They should practice rapping
Worry less about fashion
Imagine a fire breathing dragons enjoyment
Listening to Black Flag
While I'm spitting rap poison
Yeah, who let the bad boys in
Making bad choices
While taking Mad's voice in
Last five years got lost in the Matrix
Now I need a whole set of teeth and a face lift
Most kids want rings and a bracelet
Immortal demi-god wanna learn how to shape shift
Try to tell me my tapes ain't the tastiest
You can suck a cock
Get raped by a atheist
Face it
All these rappers wish that I was still wasted
But now I want the shit so bad
I can taste it

Madchild wear a mask like Jason
Little rocky still got some stuff in the basement

Overall Meaning

Madchild's song "Reaper" is an intense piece of music that showcases the rapper's dark, aggressive style. The lyrics are full of references to monsters, drugs, and violence, which come together to create a foreboding atmosphere. Madchild's delivery is forceful and menacing, as he raps about his status as a "demon" and his ability to "turn into a werewolf after dark." He dismisses other rappers as "worthless scum" and "little back spastics," and warns them that he can "slash" them with his "tongue." The chorus features Madchild asserting his plan to attack like the Grim Reaper, inhaling and exhaling "ether" as he does so.

The second verse of the song continues in the same vein, with Madchild referring to himself as an "old school dope dealer with a beeper" and mocking other rappers for their preoccupation with fashion. He describes himself as a "fire-breathing dragon" and a "demigod" who can shape-shift. The lyrics contain multiple references to drug use, as well as a sense of nihilism and disillusionment with life. Madchild seems to revel in his own dark, dangerous persona, depicting himself as a true outsider who has little regard for societal norms or expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a demon and I rap with a serpent's tongue
I am a wicked person and my lyrics are crafty and deceitful

My brain from outer space, Where the surfer's from
My thoughts are not of this world, from the galaxy of the surfers

Fan's get jacked, Like when the circus come
Fans are taken by surprise, like a pickpocket at the circus

Most these new rap cats, Bunch of worthless scum
Most up-and-coming rappers are valueless and contemptible

I'm an old rap bastard, That's classic dark
I am a veteran rapper and my style is edgy and hardcore

Spittin' dinosaur raps on Jurassic Park
My rhymes are ancient and nostalgic, just like the Jurassic Park movie

I ain't tryna hear these little back spastics bark
I am not interested in listening to these feeble and annoying rappers

Dog I turn into a werewolf after dark
I am like a supernatural creature, transforming into a werewolf by night

Little puppies pump Kool-Aid from plastic carts
Inexperienced rappers are like naive kids, drinking sugary drinks from cheap containers

Go-fish swimming guppies, I'm a massive shark
I am a dominant rapper while these lesser ones are like small fish in a vast ocean

Besides lets face the facts, They don't have the parts
In reality, these rappers lack the necessary components to be successful

They wanna be friends, Gee stack that's a start
They try to associate with me to gain recognition, but it's not enough

You get it in don't lie, Homie that's a farce
Don't pretend to be a real rapper when you're not

Besides it sounds like you rip your ass apart
Your lyrics are so bad, they sound like they come from someone who cannot speak properly

I'm a real rap slasher, Bash your smart
I am a true lyrical menace, able to embarrass you with my rhymes

Track master, I'll smash like a glass of dark
I am an expert when it comes to rapping and will destroy my opponents like a shattered glass of dark liquid

Eh yo my plan to attack, It is lethal
My approach to rap battles is deadly

Don't fuck with the reaper, I inhale and exhale ether
Don't mess with me because I am a dangerous person who breathes in intoxicating substance

Old school dope dealer with a beeper, Sleeper, groupies on the internet are creepers
I am an old-fashioned drug dealer who still uses beepers, but my online fans are also obsessive

Life's a bitch, You can keep her
Life is harsh and unforgiving, so I don't want to deal with it

Inebriated Libra, abbreviated reverb, And you don't always get what you deserve
I am an indecisive drunk, who is trying to make my voice sound cooler, but sometimes life is unfair

So I'ma just take what I need, Think of me first
I am selfish and will do whatever it takes to achieve success, even if it means putting myself ahead of others

Slash these little bastards, With a fuckin' tongue lashing
I will verbally attack these wannabe rappers and put them in their place

They should practice rapping, Worry less about fashion
These inferior rappers should focus on improving their skills rather than following trends

Imagine a fire breathing dragons enjoyment, Listening to Black Flag, While I'm spitting rap poison
Even mythical creatures like dragons would enjoy listening to the punk rock band Black Flag, while I am spewing hateful and venomous rhymes

Yeah, who let the bad boys in, Making bad choices
I am part of a group of bad boys who like to make reckless decisions

While taking Mad's voice in, Last five years got lost in the Matrix
These amateur rappers are trying to emulate my style, while I am expressing how I lost my way in life, like in the movie 'The Matrix'

Now I need a whole set of teeth and a face lift, Most kids want rings and a bracelet
I have destroyed my health and appearance due to my addiction, while most young people only care about having flashy accessories

Immortal demi-god wanna learn how to shape shift, Try to tell me my tapes ain't the tastiest
I am like a powerful mythical being, curious about my supernatural abilities, and anybody who says my music is not good is lying

You can suck a cock, Get raped by a atheist
I am so angry at those who dislike me that I am wishing ill will against them

Face it, All these rappers wish that I was still wasted
All these inferior rappers would rather see me drunk and addicted again

But now I want the shit so bad, I can taste it
I am so thirsty for success that I can almost feel it

Madchild wear a mask like Jason, Little rocky still got some stuff in the basement
I am like the horror movie icon Jason, hiding my true self with a mask, while I still keep some old records and memorabilia in the basement

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shane Bunting, Craig Lanciani

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