The Reaper
The Chainsmokers, Amy Shark
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Ooh Ooh Pretty face with two sides So what's it gonna be tonight? Dark days, I'm terrified I know that something isn't right You take what you want Then you leave when you're done Pretty face with two sides So what's it gonna be tonight? I'm in my house in the Hills with the Reaper And I wonder if he knows what I've done I've got the keys and I'm going off the deep end Doesn't hurt when you're doing it for fun Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah (Am I in your-) I pull the trigger just to show her that I need her But she don't really trust anyone Yeah, everybody's always lookin' for a feature And no one's steppin' up to be the one Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Pretty face with two sides So what's it gonna be tonight? Tart taste, I'm terrified I know that something isn't right You take what you want Then you leave when you're done Pretty face with two sides So what's it gonna be tonight? I'm in my house in the Hills with the Reaper And I wonder if he knows what I've done I've got the keys and I'm going off the deep end Doesn't hurt when you're doing it for fun Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Am I in your way? Ayy, ayy, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh
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Written by: Alexander Pall, Andrew Taggart, Amy Billings
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Reaper" by The Chainsmokers is a song that falls under the genres of Dance/Electronic.
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CollaborationThe song features the artist Amy Shark, an Australian indie pop singer-songwriter.
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Album Details"The Reaper" is a part of the duo's third studio album "World War Joy," which was released in 2019.
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Song LengthThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 3 seconds.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song talks about confronting one’s demons and the fear of being consumed by the darker aspects of oneself; a recurrent theme typical of The Chainsmokers’ work.
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CompositionThe track stands out with its emotional lyrics coupled with mid-tempo electronic beats and Amy's vocal depth, which adds a hauntingly beautiful dimension to the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Reaper" features Amy Shark and uses powerful animations to depict the song's powerful message.
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Release DateThe song was released on December 6, 2019.
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ProductionThe song was produced by The Chainsmokers duo themselves - Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall.
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Critical RecognitionThough it did not chart in mainstream music charts, "The Reaper" gained recognition for its lyrical depth and strong vocals, distinguishing itself from the more commercial electronic dance music.
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Concert PerformancesThe song made its way into various Chainsmokers' live sets, usually as part of their medley combining several tracks from the "World War Joy" album.
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Songwriting CreditsThe songwriting credits for "The Reaper" go to The Chainsmokers' Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, along with Emily Warren and Kyle Shearer.
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RankingDespite its non-commercial style, the track was praised by fans and was one of the standout tracks from the album.
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Global ImpactThe song gained attention from music lovers around the globe and helped solidify The Chainsmokers' reputation as versatile electronic music artists.
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