Reaper
Sia
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Broke down, thought that I would drown Hope that I've been found, 'fore I hit the ground Sun rays out the corner of my eye, hey Saw you weeping, saw you creeping Saw you sneaking in the shadow's dawn I feel so strong Saw you out the corner of my eye Don't come for me today I'm feeling good I'mma savor it Don't come for me today I'm feeling good I remember when (Reaper) You came to take me away So close I was to heaven's gates But no baby, no baby, not today Oh, you tried to track me down You followed me like the darkest cloud But no baby, no baby, not today (Reaper) oh reaper (Reaper) oh no baby, no baby, not today (Reaper) oh reaper (Reaper) oh no baby, no baby, not today So come back when I'm good to go I got drinks to drink, and men to hold I got good things to do with my life, yeah Oh, I wanna dance in the open breeze Feel the wind in my hair, hear the ocean sing I got good things to feel in my life, yeah Don't come for me today I'm feeling good I'mma savor it Don't come for me today I'm feeling good I remember when (Reaper) You came to take me away So close I was to heaven's gates But no baby, no baby, not today Oh, you tried to track me down You followed me like the darkest cloud But no baby, no baby, not today (Reaper) Oh reaper Oh no baby, no baby, not today (Reaper) Oh reaper Oh no baby, no baby, not today Reaper Reaper Reaper Reaper
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Written by: DOMINIC HALAAPIAPI LOPEZ, SIA FURLER, KANYE WEST, NOAH GOLDSTEIN, CHARLES MISODI NJAPA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Reaper" was supposedly co-written by Kanye West and Sia herself. This collaboration resulted from their previously successful work together on Rihanna's famous track, "Diamonds."
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Release DateThis melancholic pop track was released by RCA Records on January 7, 2016, and it is the fifth single from Sia's seventh studio album "This Is Acting."
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Album ConceptThe song belongs to the unique concept of Sia's album "This Is Acting," where she features songs she initially wrote for other artists but were turned down.
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Song ThemeThe song "Reaper" is about the defiance of death and choosing life over it. It conveys a message of overcoming fear, disappointment, depression, or any negative aspect of life.
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Initial IntentInitially, this song was written for Rihanna's "Anti" album. However, after Rihanna turned it down, Sia decided to include it in her album.
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Creation StoryThe song was conceived when Sia was sick with a thyroid disorder. It convinced her that she was dying and this thought initiated her to write "Reaper."
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ProductionThe song was produced by Kanye West, Dom $olo, and Noah Goldstein, creating a rhythmic blend of beat and melody that supports the hopeful tone of the track.
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ReceptionUpon release, "Reaper" garnered positive reviews from music critics. Some found it very inspiring and appreciated its thematic elements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on several international music charts, peaking at No.22 in Hungary, No.23 in Slovakia, and also performed well in her native Australia.
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Personal SentimentsSia isn't particularly enthusiastic about 'Reaper'. In an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, she admitted she wasn't "emotionally attached to this song," primarily because it was initially meant for another artist.
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