Lyrics
Life is a list that I keep in my hands
Life is a metaphorical list of experiences held in one's hands.
Cross off your name when you have other plans
Removing someone's name from the list when they have different plans or destinies.
Dirty business at my finger's will
The speaker engages in morally questionable actions effortlessly.
I make beating hearts grow still
The speaker claims the power to cease the beating of living hearts.
Life is gift that I'm taking away
Life is portrayed as a gift that the speaker takes away, suggesting death.
Inescapable tax that you pay
Life is an inescapable tax, implying an unavoidable cost or consequence.
Was chosen for this, but not at will
The speaker feels compelled to fulfill a role, possibly against their will.
I wish I could trade all my powers that kill
The speaker expresses a desire to trade their destructive powers for something else.
Can't be the reaper and feel love
Being the reaper, the speaker cannot experience love.
I am emotionally dead inside
The speaker claims emotional numbness or detachment.
You can run and you can hide
Suggesting that individuals can attempt to escape the speaker's influence.
But make no mistake I will find
The speaker asserts their determination to find those who try to evade them.
You, because I see everything all the time
The speaker implies omniscience, claiming to see everything at all times.
I am a god, I have unlimited reach
The speaker claims god-like status with unlimited influence.
I'm looking for souls
The speaker is actively seeking souls, possibly representing their dark purpose.
You better look for a preacher
Suggesting the listener seek a preacher, possibly for salvation or protection.
I'll never give up until you're down on your knees
The speaker vows to persist until the person is in a vulnerable position.
Begging, wishing and pleading for a release
Describing the potential outcome of the listener, begging for release.
Can't be the reaper and feel love
Reiteration that being the reaper precludes the ability to feel love.
I destroy everything I touch
The speaker claims a destructive influence on everything they touch.
Can't be the reaper and feel love
Reiteration that being the reaper precludes the ability to feel love.
I destroy everything I touch
The speaker repeats their destructive influence on everything they touch.
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