Funeral
Reaper Lyrics


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Everybody wants to play it safe
Disobey your soul and settle for a cheap thrill
18 they already diggin' graves

One for the fakers
Two for the sinners
Three for the homies with their finger on the trigger, talking
Four for the takers
Five (For the takers)
Change while you still got time, yea

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that

I keep on with my crew
All the noise I do not listen to
Life's so short
I'm living, I'm learning, creating a legacy, oh

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that

(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah what's up? Yeah)

I don't give a fuck about your bitch, dawg
Maybe she complain you hit that shit wrong
I be in this for nothing but hit songs
Take a couple notes she like her shit raw

Your girl keep texting, tell her take a break
She don't want no part in your mistake
I can't fuck with you boy you half-baked
I was born for this grind
You stay matter over mind
You get buried in a matter of time

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem




Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that yeah

Overall Meaning

The song Funeral by Reaper is a dark and powerful reflection on mortality and the choices we make in our lives. The opening lines "Everybody wants to play it safe, disobey your soul and settle for a cheap thrill" suggest that in our quest for security and comfort, we often compromise our deeper desires and passions. The reference to digging graves at the age of 18 speaks to the harsh reality that life can be fleeting and unpredictable.


The verse "One for the fakers, two for the sinners, three for the homies with their finger on the trigger, talking, four for the takers, five (For the takers)" suggests that there are different types of people in the world, each with their own motivations and struggles. Some are fake, some are sinners, some are violent, and some are simply takers. The repetition of "change while you still got time" underscores the idea that we have agency and the ability to make different choices.


The chorus repeats the lines "Took my throne in a mausoleum, purple throats talking carpe diem, yeah we did that (yeah), crew be doing crew, yeah we live that." The symbolism of a mausoleum suggests a place of death and finality, and the use of purple throats implies a sense of royalty or prestige. The phrase "carpe diem," meaning "seize the day," reinforces the idea that life is short and we must make the most of it. The final line, "Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that" suggests a sense of camaraderie and support, perhaps in the face of mortality.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody wants to play it safe
Many people prefer to avoid taking risks and choose the easy path in life.


Disobey your soul and settle for a cheap thrill
Ignoring your true passions and settling for temporary pleasures will only lead to emptiness.


18 they already diggin' graves
At a young age, people are already making choices that can lead them down a dangerous or destructive path.


One for the fakers
There are those who pretend to be someone they are not, and they will face consequences for this behavior.


Two for the sinners
People who commit immoral acts will have to face the repercussions of their actions.


Three for the homies with their finger on the trigger, talking
Those who enjoy talking about violence and acting tough will eventually have to face the danger they have pretended to embrace.


Four for the takers
People who care only for themselves and take advantage of others will come to regret their actions.


Five (For the takers)
The same point as the previous line - emphasizing how selfishness and greed will ultimately lead to negative consequences.


Change while you still got time, yea
It is important to make positive changes in your life while you still have the chance to do so.


Took my throne in a mausoleum
The artist has achieved a position of power or influence in a place of death and finality.


Purple throats talking carpe diem
The singer and their associates are using their time to make the most of their lives, regardless of the uncertainty and danger that may come with it.


Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Confirming that they have indeed taken risks and embraced their passions, despite potential consequences.


Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that
The singer and their associates are living their lives on their own terms, making the most of their time together.


I keep on with my crew
The singer remains loyal to their friends and associates, even in the face of adversity.


All the noise I do not listen to
The singer ignores the negativity and criticism of others and remains focused on their own goals and passions.


Life's so short
Reminding listeners that time is fleeting and it is important to make the most of it while you can.


I'm living, I'm learning, creating a legacy, oh
The artist is actively living their life, making mistakes along the way, but ultimately aiming to leave a positive impact on the world.


I don't give a fuck about your bitch, dawg
The singer does not care about the opinions or relationships of others.


Maybe she complain you hit that shit wrong
Suggesting that the listener's partner may not be happy in their relationship and may be seeking something more.


I be in this for nothing but hit songs
The artist is solely focused on creating successful and popular music, seemingly without concern for other pursuits or passions.


Take a couple notes she like her shit raw
Suggesting that the artist's music is raunchy or explicit, and that their partner may enjoy that type of music.


Your girl keep texting, tell her take a break
The artist suggests that the listener's partner may be too clingy or distracting, and should step back for a while.


She don't want no part in your mistake
Suggesting that the partner may see the listener's behavior as risky or negative, and may not want to be associated with that behavior.


I can't fuck with you boy you half-baked
The artist doesn't want to associate with someone they view as not fully committed or capable of achieving their goals.


I was born for this grind
The singer sees their life as a never-ending struggle to achieve their goals and passions.


You stay matter over mind
The listener is too focused on material possessions or superficial things rather than pursuing their true passions and goals.


You get buried in a matter of time
Suggesting that those who focus too much on empty and superficial pursuits will not leave a lasting impact on the world.




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@lila07

Everybody wants to play it safe
Disobey your soul and settle for cheap thrill
18 and already digging graves

One for the fakers
Two for the sinners
Three for the homies with their finger on the trigger, talking
Four for the takers
Five (For the takers)
Make a change while you still got time

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that

I keep on with my crew
All the noise I do not listen to
A life so short
I'm living, I'm learning, creating a legacy oh

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that

(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah what's up? X3)

I don't give a fuck about your bitch, dawg
Maybe she complain you hit that shit wrong
I be in this for nothing but hit songs
Take a couple notes she like her shit raw

Your girl keep texting, tell her take a break
She don't want no part in your mistake
I can't fuck with you boy you half-baked
I was born for this grind
You stay matter over mind
You get buried in a matter of time

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live that

Took my throne in a mausoleum
Purple throats talking carpe diem
Yeah, we did that (Yeah)
Crew be doing crew, yeah we live thatA



@JasonicaPR

Wow...somehow it sounds Bad Bunnyish to me!☺️🤣

The boy definitely knows what he writes about, and he relates to it!

Really dope!!

I don't know how to react..but it sounds good to so many!!

May 29, 2021, 4:19 PM.



All comments from YouTube:

@potatomanz792

Not what I expected, but definitely what I wanted:)

@koalawithchaingun53

The picture, the name, the sound, the voice, they all somehow fit so perfectly

@MusicbyEmotion

You always just have the right vibe for the right time!

@Mibbas96

The fact that this song is deleted from Spotify makes me so sad

@Leivajefferson

And Apple Music?? Do you guys know why? :((

@nafisa2066

@Jeff Leiva I'm pretty sure he dropped the Reaper project to become a DJ

@shaunna2240

@Nafisa he couldn't keep the songs on though? I loved his music

@jessycipriano991

Tão Perfeita ♡

@JoannaF200

I didn't expect something less from dynmk ❤ thank you. keep it up!

@vinaykanwar6178

gives me the chills I swear

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