In November 2007, Pierce the Veil performed one date on the Vans Warped Tour 2007, and were on the entire tour in 2008. Their first headlining tour, The Delicious Tour, took place in October–November 2008 and featured Breathe Carolina, Four Letter Lie and Emarosa. They ended their record cycle with the Taste of Chaos 2009 tour.
The band's next album, 'Selfish Machines' was released on June 21, 2010 under Equal Vision Records and made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. In support of the release, the band played a number of festivals including Bamboozle Left, South by Southwest, Never Say Never Festival, and the Vans Warped Tour. The band also contributed a cover of Blue Öyster Cult's classic song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" to 'Punk Goes Classic Rock,'released on April 27, 2010. They later again contributed to 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 4, covering the song "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars, which was released on November 21, 2011.
On August 23, 2011, Pierce the Veil signed with Fearless Records. On April 20, 2012, it was announced that the new album would be titled 'Collide with the Sky' and would be released through Fearless Records on July 17, 2012. On May 17, 2012, the album cover and the track list of the new album were revealed along with the announcement of the band's first ever UK headlining tour in September 2012. The first single from the new album, "King for a Day", features Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens and was released on June 5, 2012. The second single, "Bulls in the Bronx", was released three weeks later on June 26, 2012.
In order to promote the album, the band appeared on the Vans Warped Tour from June 16, 2012 to August 5, 2012, playing the event's main stage for the first time. They were regularly joined on stage by Kellin Quinn to perform the song "King for a Day." After Warped, Pierce the Veil embarked on their first headlining tour in the UK, selling out almost all of the dates. Their following headlining tour in the US, The Collide with the Sky tour, saw a similar success. They ended the year appearing at No. 33 in Rock Sound magazine's best albums of 2012 list as well as winning nine categories in the best of 2012 reader's poll conducted by Alternative Press, including Best Live Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.
After delays with their next album, the band released 'The Divine Zero,' the first single from their upcoming fourth studio album, on June 18, 2015. On March 18, 2016, it was announced the band's eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, 'Misadventures,' would finally be released on May 13 through Fearless Records. The album was produced by Dan Korneff. The band released the second single from the album, "Texas Is Forever" on March 24, 2016.
The band's most recent album 'The Jaws of Life,' was released on February 10, 2023, making it their fifth studio album. This album includes the tracks 'Pass The Nirvana,', released on September 1, 2022 and 'Emergency Contact,', released on November 11, 2022.
The Reaper
Pierce the Veil 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
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)
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)
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
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew then disappeared
The curtains flew then he appeared (saying don't be afraid)
Come on baby (don't fear the reaper)
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)
(Don't fear the reaper)
(Don't fear the reaper)
(Don't fear the reaper)
The lyrics of Pierce the Veil's song The Reaper explore some deep and existential themes, drawing on the motif of death as a natural and inescapable part of life. The first stanza sets the context, with a message that all our times have a beginning and an end. The seasons come and go, and the elements of nature (the wind, sun, and rain) do not fear the reaper, implying that they live in harmony with the cycle of life and death. The lyricist then encourages the listener to embrace this inevitability, to not fear but rather accept it.
The second verse shares a story of love, with the characters of Romeo and Juliet serving as a metaphor for the unbreakable bond that death can create. Joining the characters, who died in each other's arms, are 40,000 men and women who pass away every day. The lyricist once again encourages the listener to view this as a natural part of life, with the possibility of being like these characters and attaining eternal love.
The final verse tells the story of a woman who has reached the end of her life and appears to have given up hope. But then, with the appearance of the wind and the sudden opening of a door, a man appears and encourages her to not fear him (the reaper). Together, they fly away, leaving behind the cares of the world as they merge into eternity. These lyrics can be seen as a message of hope and comfort for anyone who faces the inevitability of death.
Line by Line Meaning
All our times have come
We have all lived our lives and our time has come to an end.
Here but now they're gone
We were here once, but we have now left this world.
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nature and time are indifferent to death and have no fear of the reaper.
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
Elements of nature, such as the wind, the sun and the rain, are not scared of the reaper either.
We can be like they are
We can also be unafraid of the reaper and embrace life and death as a natural cycle.
Come on baby (don't fear the reaper)
We must not fear death and accept it as a natural process of life.
Baby take my hand (don't fear the reaper)
Let me guide you through the journey of life and death without fear.
We'll be able to fly (don't fear the reaper)
Once we embrace and accept death, we will have the freedom to soar above it.
Baby I'm your man
Trust me as your partner through life and death.
Valentine is done
The celebration of love has come and gone.
Romeo and Juliet
A metaphor for a love that surpasses death.
Are together in eternity
Their love transcends death and they remain together forever.
Like Romeo and Juliet (40,000 men and women everyday)
Thousands of people every day enter into eternal love like Romeo and Juliet.
Another 40,000 coming everyday
Thousands more every day continue to experience eternal love like Romeo and Juliet.
Love of two is one
Two people in love become one entity and remain so even in death.
Came the last night of sadness
The final night of pain and sorrow arrived.
And it was clear she couldn't go on
The pain and sadness became too much and she could not continue living.
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The door to freedom from pain and suffering opened and a force of nature appeared.
The candles blew then disappeared
The indication of life and hope (candles) vanished suddenly.
The curtains flew then he appeared (saying don't be afraid)
The symbol of finality and separation (curtains) blew away and death appeared to provide comfort and reassurance.
And she ran to him (then they started to fly)
She embraced the idea of death and ran to meet it, starting their journey together.
They looked backward and said goodbye (she had become like they are)
They looked back on their mortal life and said farewell, realizing that the woman had become one with death.
She had taken his hand (she had become like they are)
She accepted death and took the hand of the reaper, becoming one with the natural cycle of life and death.
Don't fear the reaper
The reaper is not to be feared as death is natural and a part of life.
(Don't fear the reaper)
Reiteration of the idea that death is a natural process and should not be feared.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald Roeser
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[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
Another 40,000 coming everyday
We can be like they are
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
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
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew then disappeared
The curtains flew then he appeared
Saying don't be afraid
Come on baby
And she had 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
Don't fear the reaper
Don't fear the reaper
Don't fear the reaper
@wbusman
I really like the "Punk Goes" stuff. The bands don't just cover them, they incorporate their own style and make it their own.
@ashenrose2262
William Busman that's why i love it.
@nvr2late666
More importantly, I think, the bands incorporate their own style and make it their own while retaining and clearly showing their respect for the original work.
@tonywatson221
Then why are you here lol .....your just another jack ass who looks for things they don’t like and try and cause shit ....lucky for you I love the argument 😁
@jarydjackson8531
Tony Watson bruh... what? They are saying they DO like it, there doesn’t seem to be a disagreement here, nobody’s trying to start shit, we all just love Pierce the Veil and classic rock, enjoy the music.
@tonywatson221
Jaryd Jackson I read it wrong thought it said don’t like ....my bad bru
@GhostKillerEntertainment
Am I the only asking for a Volume 2 of Punk Goes Classic Rock? I think it would be sick to have some new and great bands on it!
@taylorg.2492
No you're not
@krishnadyehouse931
I think it awesome!
@Di3mondDud3
There is a volume 2, apparently