DON'T FEAR THE REAPER
Ville Valo/HIM Lyrics
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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
La La La La La...
La La La La La...
Valentine is done. Here, but now they're gone.
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity
Romeo and Juliet
(40,000 men and women every day) Like Romeo and Juliet
(40,000 men and women every day) Redefine happiness
(Another 40,000 comin' every day) 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)
La La La La La...
La La La La La...
Love of two is one. Here, but now they're gone.
He came last night, out of sadness
And it was clear that we couldn't go on
The the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew and then disappeared
The curtains flew and then he appeared
(Saying don't be afraid) Come on, Baby
(And we had no fear) And we ran to him
(Then we started to fly) We looked backward and said goodbye
We had become like they are (We had taken his hand)
We had become like they are (Come on, Baby)
Don't fear the reaper
The lyrics to HIM's "Don't Fear The Reaper" is a cover of the original song released by Blue Öyster Cult in the 1970s. The song is about death or the "reaper" and how it is a natural part of life that should not be feared. The opening lines "all our times have come, here but now they're gone" suggest that everything has a season, and nothing lasts forever. The lyrics also touch on the idea that nature does not fear the reaper, as the wind, sun, and rain continue to function normally despite death being a natural part of life.
The song mentions the story of Romeo and Juliet, who are together in eternity, proving that love can transcend death. The line "Valentine is done, here but now they're gone" suggests that love is fleeting and can end suddenly. The lyrics also talk about the idea that death can bring a sense of peace or release from sadness, as referenced in the lines "he came last night, out of sadness, and it was clear that we couldn't go on." Ultimately, the song tells listeners not to fear death, as it is a part of the natural cycle of life and can bring peace and relief from suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
All our times have come. Here, but now they're gone.
Time flies and once a moment passes, it's gone forever.
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Death is a natural part of life and even the natural world accepts it.
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
Death is something that even the forces of nature cannot escape.
We can be like they are
Just like the natural world, we humans should not fear death.
(Come on, Baby) Don't fear the reaper
Valo urges someone to embrace death and not be afraid of it.
(Baby, take my hand) Don't fear the reaper
Valo empathizes with someone who might feel alone and is offering support in accepting death.
(We'll be able to fly) Don't fear the reaper
Valo is assuring that death is not an end, but a transformation.
(Baby, I'm your man)
Valo is a source of comfort and strength in the face of death.
La La La La La...
La La La La La...
Valentine is done. Here, but now they're gone.
Everyone eventually dies and no one can escape it.
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity
Romeo and Juliet
True love never dies and it can live on forever.
(40,000 men and women every day) Like Romeo and Juliet
People die every day, but love can keep their memory alive.
(40,000 men and women every day) Redefine happiness
Death can make us rethink what really matters in life.
(Another 40,000 comin' every day) We can be like they are
Everyone will eventually die, but we can accept it and not fear it.
(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)
La La La La La...
La La La La La...
Love of two is one. Here, but now they're gone.
When two people love each other deeply, they become one and are united even after death.
He came last night, out of sadness
Death can be a welcome release from the hardships and pain of life.
And it was clear that we couldn't go on
Sometimes, death is the only way out when life becomes too difficult.
The door was open and the wind appeared
Death can be a mysterious and unpredictable force.
The candles blew and then disappeared
Things that we cherish can be gone in a flash because death is sudden.
The curtains flew and then he appeared
Death can come suddenly and unexpectedly.
(Saying don't be afraid) Come on, Baby
Death can be comforting even in its strangeness.
(And we had no fear) And we ran to him
When we embrace death, we can let go of fear and be at peace.
(Then we started to fly) We looked backward and said goodbye
As we pass from life to death, we can say goodbye to the people and things we are leaving behind.
We had become like they are (We had taken his hand)
By accepting death, we become like the natural world and can be at one with it.
We had become like they are (Come on, Baby)
Valo urges us to embrace death and lose our fear of it.
Don't fear the reaper
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Andy Herrmann
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
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
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
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, Redefine happiness
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
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
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 goodby, 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
Mark Alexander
Always loved the last verse!
"Came a last night of sadness
And it was clear she couldn't go on!
The door was opened and the wind appeared
The candles blew and then disappeared
The curtains flew and then he appeared
Saying "Don't be afraid,
"Come on, Baby"
And she had no fear
And she ran to him
And they started to fly
She had taken his hand
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"
Blackest Blood
I have a dear to me childhood friend who was murdered by her boyfriend two years ago. We had the greatest times growing up. One such memory was hanging out in her room and she was playing this song. She always adored me and thought highly of me even if i didn't deserve it. Now later in life and friends are scarce. Now i see the huge heart she had. I miss her terribly and she can never be replaced.
RIP Bryena Mcquitty ❤
J Bro
I came here because of the coronavirus but then I saw your comment and it broke my heart. Losing a loved one is heartbreaking. My condolences.
Dave Pritchard
My heart goes out to you
Louis B.
I showed this song to a friend who passed in a car accident. I think I remember asking if I should cover it, and she just told me to do what my heart wants. I really relate to this story in a way. She was kind of my unofficial therapist and best friend. I didnt know how, she was the opposite of me in almost every way, politically, musically, and everything. But she was just damn smart, and I like those people. She taught me so many lessons with ease and careness. It really opened my eyes as to how you need to treat someone. Always cared for me, checked in on me. Now I wanna be where she is, you could say. Songs just have the ability to build unbreakable bridges that can extend into eternity
Nick
<3
Nick
Dalauan Sparrow What a shame that's how you see it. Hope you wake up.
diavalus
Unpopular opinion but Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666 was the best album HIM released. Still listen it every single day even after so many years.
Lace Ticket
Yes! Was my favourite in youth.
saaga
I agree!
Heikki J Hautanen
Agreed