The window of your bedroom wall
protects you from the cold
yet the image on the outside

quickly makes you old
the final whisp, your dying breath
brings me close to you

and when I'm there to close your neck
your days on earth are through


I am the reaper
solemn and grim
I relieve pain

let the end begin

The flowers in the darkened room

feel the mourners' tears
cries of anguish in the night
add to the fear

thunder, rain and distant screams
all are here today
the living souls dress in black

and pray for your remains

I am the reaper

solemn and grim
I relieve pain
let the end begin


Eternal rest, eternal peace
the only thing you know

torment that once burned in you
is now cold as your stone
I can feel another heart

calling out to me
another life tired of pain
and screaming, put me to sleep


Please Mr. Reaper
solemn and grim

release my pain
and let the end begin


Oh, let the end begin
Please, please Mr. Reaper