Lyrics for (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Blue Oyster Cul... as interpreted by Fistan

(Don't Fear) The Reaper (Blue Oyster Cul... Lyrics
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...

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...

Love of two is one
Here but now they're gone
Came the last night of sadness
And it was clear we couldn't go on
Then 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




By Fistan Majere

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joea64
08-06-2008

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OK, I've found a quote from Roeser (this comes from another lyrics-meaning site and I don't know what the original source is, but I believe it's authentic):

“ I felt that I had just achieved some kind of resonance with the psychology of people when I came up with that, I was actually kind of appalled when I first realized that some people were seeing it as an advertisement for suicide or something that was not my intention at all. It is, like, not to be afraid of it (as opposed to actively bring it about). It's basically a love song where the love transcends the actual physical existence of the partners. "

Another thing that I didn't think about when doing my previous post but should mention is that the first verse is VERY important to understanding what the song is really about. Roeser is, essentially, telling is that death is a part of nature, and if nature doesn't fear it, why should humans? (Not to mention that death itself is a crucial part of the life cycle; without the nutrients provided by the decomposition of dead creatures - and yes, that includes humans - new life couldn't grow and thrive, and the planet itself would become a dead thing.)

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joea64
08-06-2008

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I was reading up on the song last night (for those of you who don't know, the game Guild Wars: Factions has a quest called "More Cowbell" that takes off on the famous SNL skit spoofing the recording of the song) and I found a reference to Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser talking about the song. According to him, it's NOT about suicide - it's about the kind of love that transcends death. Unfortunately, I've lost the link (trying to find it) but I thought you guys might want to know what the songwriter himself had to say.

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fred-bear
02-08-2008

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I liked Blue oyster cults song. I LOVED HIM's version though. I grew up hearing the BOC version and i always thought there was something a bit off and Ville got it spot on with slwoing the song down. I always thought this song was about someone looking at death like a robber in a kwikimart or a car coming towards somone and that person staring it down "Don't fear the reaper"

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lostlittleangel
02-04-2008

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Suicide pact

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Fatal Desires
11-14-2007

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I love this version of this song...Ville and the band do an awesome job relating the song to me..I admit I did not like the original version...However,Ville adds his own touch to it and makes it his own art! And it is bloody simple what it means...The typical lovers story...This world is so cruel so they are willing to die now together to be with each other for eternity...the end explains the whole song! "like Romeo and Juliet"

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AngelSwordAF
08-20-2007

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I'm not going to comment on the quality of this cover against the original, or other covers. This song, this specific version means so much to me. It was played in my honor by my friend during his 'net radio show, after finding out I was released from the hospital, following my initial treatment of cancer.

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baeta
08-01-2007

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to me this song explains how two pple ( romeo and juliet ) want to spend eternity together because their love will have no end. so if during their mortal existence, death should call, they shud not be scared cus it wud be more of a blessing to die than to stay in this cruel world.

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thetownidi0t
07-30-2007

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i always thought of it as the man was singing to his girlfriend not to fear death because she was sick or something and about to die. So i don't understand why the girl is singing don't fear the reaper also. and in some parts the girl singing sounds horrible. but that is just my opinion. i like the way blue oyster cult sings it. listen to blue oyster cult !!!!!!

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xDARKxTEARDROPSx
06-08-2007

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I have always loved this song, and in a lot of ways I love the BOC version more simply because it's a classic and it rocks...but I also really love this version as well. HIM simply rocks.

Little question, does anyone know where I can download a ringtone of this? It doesn't have to be a free one, I'd gladly pay for it, but I can't seem to find one anywhere. Thanks. ^nn^

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markymangle
06-08-2007

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holy god...why? villo vallo is the worst singer in history, and say that h.i.m. did a better job than boc? what the fuck? H.I.M. ruined this song, they took all of the meaning and feeling from this song and replaced it with a shitty female singer. villos voice is not deep, or haunting. it's emotionless and flat. boc had an incredible sound with this song, and in my opinon h.i.m completly ruined this, but you can't blame them, H.I.M. never made a good anyway. just alot of merch.

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Ravenrocker2287
05-22-2007

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This is such an AMAZING cover!!! very diff from the Blue Oyster cult original but still awesome!

Ville has such a great voice and having a woman's voice complimenting it was just brilliant!!

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johnavison123
05-15-2007

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okay Blue Oyster Cult on my opion is gay i dont like anything about them but....... they did come up with the song first and you have to give them some respect but i think it was more then a prifleige for ville singing it but also the girl does ruin it but if she wasnt in it ,it would also be weird becuase this is probley one of there deepest songs when you think about it ,it kinda reminds me of Join me

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Lil_Heartagram
05-03-2007

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This is the first HIM song I've ever listened to and I think it is way better than Blue Oyster Cults fast paced lyric singing. I of course like both bands but HIM did a brilliant of this song and I agree with jesuislemonstr and anyone else that it does deal with Romeo & Juliets Love. Blah!

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jesuislemonstre
02-22-2007

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I'm gonna take a totally random stab at this song, if I'm completely off, don't be afraid to correct me.
I totally agree with Valentine99 about Ville's voice. He's got a deep mysteriousness that cannot be found through playing the song fast, as BOC does.
However, I think that the songs are pretty different from each other, and personal preference has to do with deciding which is the better. If you like slow and haunting, go for Him, if fast and almost upbeat tickles your fancy, BOC is the way to go.
I personally like Him's version, but the woman has a very almost nasally voice (if you want an example, 5:45) and it really doesn't sound good.
As for meaning, it is apparent it's Romeo-and-Juliet-esque suicide (plus stated by BOC). I also want to point out a touch of fear added to the song. Hence the repeating of lines like 'Come with me, take my hand.' and 'Don't be afraid.'

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vince mcmahon
02-08-2007

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Killer Song. me and my girlfriend sing it together all the time

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Valentine99
12-30-2006

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This cover is kickass!
Ville Valo has the perfect voice for this song
he is a baritone therefore can achieve that dark deep meaningful effect
totally awsome!

And this song may be about death and death for love, but its talking about death in a cinematical way
i hardly think the writer intended to get across a message of suicide is ok...so its not satanic or evil in anyway

HIM ROCKS

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Dressed2Depress
12-04-2006

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to clarify the original isn't a bad song... I just think the middle section doesn't really add anything/link up terribly well with the other parts...

Someone with balls should cover the song though...

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Dressed2Depress
12-04-2006

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a poor cover of a song which is only memorable for inspiring a SNL skit....

The original would have been a good song if they hadn't included the middle section... too much wanking at the expense of song-writting...

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quiffporn
09-15-2006

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So if I believe the song MEANING is about shitting all over yourself in a movie theater, suddenly I have validated my OPINION?

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Diet_Punk_Rock
09-04-2006

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Hey Quiffporn, this is songMEANINGS.net.......


Not Song OPINIONS.net

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Free_Me
08-21-2006

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I heard the origanal of this song the other day they sound nothing alike. I still like them both (but hims version a little more)

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~*whisper*~
05-29-2006

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this is better than the blue oyster cult version.
But I think blue oyster cult are alright i suppose.

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ABoyNamedGoo
05-18-2006

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I like this cover, although I do very much prefer the original.
It's all about death and not being afraid of it, about dying together in the name of love. Which explains the references to Romeo and Juliet, St.Valentine etc. A song for lovers.

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crazyasian14
04-08-2006

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this cover song is better singed by them then the blue oyster fag cult!

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Ville_Valo4ever
03-15-2006

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Wow...just..wow I can't say anything to that. Wow. hehe

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