In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. Displeased with the promotion of the record, she signed to Go! Beat and released her third studio album, Colour the Small One, in 2004. The project struggled to connect with a mainstream audience, and so Sia relocated to New York City in 2005 and began touring across the United States. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. She then took a hiatus from performing, during which she focused on songwriting for other artists. Her catalogue includes the successful collaborations "Titanium" (with David Guetta), "Diamonds" (with Rihanna) and "Wild Ones" (with Flo Rida).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at No 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 and generated the top-ten breakthrough single "Chandelier" and a trilogy of music videos starring child dancer Maddie Ziegler. In 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting, which spawned her first Hot 100 number one single, "Cheap Thrills". The same year, Sia gave her Nostalgic for the Present Tour, which incorporated performance art elements. Sia has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
Reaper
Sia Lyrics
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Hope that I've been found, 'fore I hit the ground
Sun rays out the corner of my eye, hey
Saw you weeping, saw you creeping
Saw you sneaking in the shadow's dawn
I feel so strong
Saw you out the corner of my eye
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I'mma savor it
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I remember when
(Reaper)
You came to take me away
So close I was to heaven's gates
But no baby, no baby, not today
Oh, you tried to track me down
You followed me like the darkest cloud
But no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) oh reaper
(Reaper) oh no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) oh reaper
(Reaper) oh no baby, no baby, not today
So come back when I'm good to go
I got drinks to drink, and men to hold
I got good things to do with my life, yeah
Oh, I wanna dance in the open breeze
Feel the wind in my hair, hear the ocean sing
I got good things to feel in my life, yeah
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I'mma savor it
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I remember when
(Reaper)
You came to take me away
So close I was to heaven's gates
But no baby, no baby, not today
Oh, you tried to track me down
You followed me like the darkest cloud
But no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) Oh reaper
Oh no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) Oh reaper
Oh no baby, no baby, not today
Reaper
Reaper
Reaper
Reaper
Sia's "Reaper" is a song about overcoming adversity and refusing to give into negative thoughts and feelings. The lyrics describe the singer feeling broken down and almost drowning, before eventually finding hope and strength to rise above it. The imagery of the sun rays and the ocean singing evoke feelings of freedom and fresh starts.
The chorus repeats the phrase "don't come for me today, I'm feeling good," which can be seen as a declaration of independence and resilience. The verse about the reaper coming to take the singer away can be interpreted in different ways. It could be seen as a metaphor for depression or a difficult time in the singer's life, while the reaper represents death or the end of something. However, the singer refuses to give in to the reaper's attempts, instead choosing to focus on the good things in life.
Overall, "Reaper" is a powerful anthem about overcoming obstacles, finding inner strength, and choosing to focus on the positive.
Line by Line Meaning
Broke down, thought that I would drown
I was overwhelmed and felt like I was going to drown in my problems.
Hope that I've been found, 'fore I hit the ground
I'm hoping to be saved before my life falls apart completely.
Sun rays out the corner of my eye, hey
I noticed the sunshine and realized there are still positive things in my life.
Saw you weeping, saw you creeping
I saw someone crying and creeping around in the shadows.
Saw you sneaking in the shadow's dawn
I saw someone sneaking around in the darkness just before the sun rose.
I feel so strong
Despite the dark things I've seen, I feel stronger now.
Don't come for me today
Today is a good day for me, don't ruin it.
I'm feeling good, I'mma savor it
I'm feeling great and I want to enjoy it while it lasts.
I remember when (Reaper)
I remember when the Reaper came for me and tried to take me away.
You came to take me away
The Reaper came to take me to the afterlife.
So close I was to heaven's gates
I was very close to death.
But no baby, no baby, not today
But I'm not ready to die yet; not today, not now.
Oh, you tried to track me down
The Reaper tried to track me down and take me away.
You followed me like the darkest cloud
The Reaper followed me like a dark cloud, bringing bad luck.
So come back when I'm good to go
When I'm ready to leave this world, I'll let you know.
I got drinks to drink, and men to hold
I still have things I want to do, like drink and have relationships.
I got good things to do with my life, yeah
I have goals and things I want to achieve in my life.
Oh, I wanna dance in the open breeze
I want to enjoy life's simple pleasures, like dancing in the sunshine.
Feel the wind in my hair, hear the ocean sing
I want to experience nature's beauty and appreciate life.
I got good things to feel in my life, yeah
There are still many things in life that I want to experience and feel.
Reaper
The personification of death.
Reaper
The personification of death.
Reaper
The personification of death.
Reaper
The personification of death.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOMINIC HALAAPIAPI LOPEZ, SIA FURLER, KANYE WEST, NOAH GOLDSTEIN, CHARLES MISODI NJAPA
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@davisimoes491
Broke down, thought that I would drown
Hope that I've been found, 'fore I hit the ground
Sun rays out the corner of my eye, hey
Saw you weeping, saw you creeping
Saw you sneaking in the shadow's dawn
I feel so strong
Saw you out the corner of my eye
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I'mma savor it
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I remember when
(Reaper)
You came to take me away
So close I was to heaven's gates
But no baby, no baby, not today
Oh, you tried to track me down
You followed me like the darkest cloud
But no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) oh reaper
(Reaper) oh no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) oh reaper
(Reaper) oh no baby, no baby, not today
So come back when I'm good to go
I got drinks to drink, and men to hold
I got good things to do with my life, yeah
Oh, I wanna dance in the open breeze
Feel the wind in my hair, hear the ocean sing
I got good things to feel in my life, yeah
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I'mma savor it
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I remember when
(Reaper)
You came to take me away
So close I was to heaven's gates
But no baby, no baby, not today
Oh, you tried to track me down
You followed me like the darkest cloud
But no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) Oh reaper
Oh no baby, no baby, not today
(Reaper) Oh reaper
Oh no baby, no baby, not today
Reaper
Reaper
Reaper
Reaper
@alimp2730
Lyrics:
Broke down,thought that I would drown
Hope that I've been found,'fore I hit the ground
Sun rays out the corner of my eye,hey
Saw you weeping,saw you creeping
Saw sneaking in the shadows down
I feel so strong
Saw you out the corner of my eye
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I'mma savor it
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I remember when
You came to take me away
so close I was to heaven's gates
But no baby,no baby,not today
Oh you tried to track me down
You followed me like the darkest cloud
But no baby,no baby,not today
Oh reaper
Oh no baby,no baby,not today
Oh reaper
Oh no baby,no baby,not today
Oh reaper
So come back when I'm good to go
I got drinks to drink,and men to hold :D
I got good things to do with my life,yeah
Oh,I wanna dance in the open breeze
Feel the wind in my hair,hear the ocean sing
I got good things to feel in my life,yeah
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I'mma savor it
Don't come for me today
I'm feeling good
I remember when
..
💙
@ZombieXCorn
So many great songs she released off this album, why don't they get more views!!!
#Amazing
@LizzieHeartskilljoy
IKR
I LOVE THIS SONG
@ZombieXCorn
Lizzie Hearts
YUSSSS
@windycoolletsplayer9552
i don't know too:(
@anonymeanonyme520
+windyCOOLlets' player I think it´s probably due to the fact that it s not a clipvideo the clipvideos have always more views
@mizukitomoe5396
I am thinking about that too.
maybe ..because too many good ..songs... cannot choose 😁😁
@marthakiss
this song is so underrated
@lostflowersland
still 12M views
@sahanasarkar87
Special music and understated work is often good work
@TheGoldenWoe
I feel SIA is underrated