Reaper Man
Reaper's Redemption: Unveiling the Depths of Self-Destruction
Lyrics
Let me tell you something
Introduction to a statement or advice being shared.
That my old man said to me
Reference to advice or wisdom received from the speaker's father.
Your lies have been piled so high
Accusation of the listener's extensive history of deception.
It's no surpriseyou don't even see
Observation that the listener is oblivious to their own deceit.
All your tricks and all your games
Recognition that the listener's tactics and deceitful actions are repetitive and unoriginal.
Are all the same
Confirmation that the speaker sees through the listener's manipulative behavior.
All the days we've wasted
Reflection on the wasted time and effort spent on preserving the listener's well-being.
Keeping you alive
Expression of the burden of sustaining the listener's existence.
Waiting for
Anticipation of a significant event or change represented by the "Reaper Man."
The Reaper Man
Explicit mention of the awaited arrival of the "Reaper Man."
To come rip your heart out
Imagery of the impending extraction of the listener's heart, suggesting a severe consequence.
When you find the sin
Discovery of sin and the burden of heavenly judgment.
And heaven's weight's on your soul
Weighing of the soul with the consequences of sin.
The re-emerging days of old
Reference to the return of past days, possibly reflecting on consequences faced before.
Blinded by the men
Being blinded or misled by influential figures or authorities.
The heavens they burn
Symbolic description of heavenly figures or ideals being consumed by destructive forces.
Swallowing pride
Acceptance or acknowledgment of personal shortcomings or wrongdoings.
Swallowing scorn
Acceptance of criticism or negativity.
Sit with me here
Invitation to sit, listen, and learn from the speaker's perspective.
Listen and learn
Encouragement to pay attention and gain understanding.
Ever has the hatred
Recognition of a pervasive feeling of hatred dominating the listener's actions.
For your own self ruled your day
Acknowledgment that self-hatred has influenced the listener's choices.
Yeah I know you're gonna kill yourself
Foreseeing the listener's self-destructive path.
So go on and be on your way
Encouragement for the listener to continue on their destructive journey.
I won't be shaking hands
Refusal to engage in a customary gesture of friendship due to the listener's destructive behavior.
If you're my friend then I'll be damned
A strong declaration that even if the listener is a friend, the speaker will not support their harmful actions.
I understand your bottom-feeding ways
Understanding of the listener's morally reprehensible behavior.
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