The Reaper Lyrics

This continuing nightmare

Locked away in the id

Spectre of psyche

Wielding his scythe of torment

Staring me down through my dirty window

Evil intent in his eyes

Frozen in time, I cannot move

Panic ensues as he floats toward me

So dark in the night

Silhouette grows bigger

Shrouded in black cloth

Donning the hood of sin

Punishment is due on all accounts

Payment in full to be made

Gruesome transaction against my will

Ultimate fear grips so tightly

No control over my life

Cannot stand this torture anymore

Demon, instrument of terror

Slices through my flesh so easily

As the reaper kills me

He lifts his hood and it is me

And I look so angry

With my cold, hard stare

A hatred one could only have for themselves

Beatings self inflicted on myself

Hatred for my prior actions

Atonement for my existence

Swinging the blade with such resolve

And I never felt so good!

Am I evil or insane?

Caught in this vicious cycle

Pain was always the answer

This is all I've ever known

I am my own reaper

Unable to cope with my rage

Lifetime of regret

Eternal damnation