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