Reaper

Sia

About Reaper

"Reaper" is a song from Australian singer and songwriter Sia's seventh studio album This Is Acting (2016). The song was co-written by Sia, Kanye West, Noah Goldstein, Charles Misodi Njapa (better known by his stage name 88-Keys), and Dom $olo, originally for Rihanna's album Anti (2016). "Reaper" was co-produced by West, Dom $olo, Goldstein, 88-Keys, Jesse Shatkin, and Jake Sinclair. Sia and West had previously collaborated on the latter's song "Wolves".


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2016
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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

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Sia

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (/ˈsiːə/ SEE-ə; born 18 December 1975) is an Australian singer, songwriter, record producer and music video director. She started her career as a singer in the acid jazz band Crisp in the mid-1990s in Adelaide. In 1997, when Crisp disbanded, she released her debut studio album titled OnlySee in Australia, but it did not sell well. She moved to London, England, and provided lead vocals for the British duo Zero 7. more »

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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."
Release Date
This 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."
Album Concept
The 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.
Song Theme
The 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.
Initial Intent
Initially, this song was written for Rihanna's "Anti" album. However, after Rihanna turned it down, Sia decided to include it in her album.
Creation Story
The 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."
Production
The 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.
Reception
Upon release, "Reaper" garnered positive reviews from music critics. Some found it very inspiring and appreciated its thematic elements.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Personal Sentiments
Sia 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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