I have a dear to me childhood friend who was murdered by her boyfriend two years ago. We had the greatest times growing up. One such memory was hanging out in her room and she was playing this song. She always adored me and thought highly of me even if i didn't deserve it. Now later in life and friends are scarce. Now i see the huge heart she had. I miss her terribly and she can never be replaced.
RIP Bryena Mcquitty ❤
blackestblood
In "my darkest days" I listen to this song, because it reminds me life is a choice
garybaltiejus
The original is my favorite song of all time, but I really enjoy this version of it as well. It's a fantastic cover.
annetteallen
Amazing what a tempo change can do to a song.
paulhaaf
Slow, heavy, dark, and intense. Love it!
ann
Unpopular opinion but Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666 was the best album HIM released. Still listen it every single day even after so many years.
diavalus
Since I heard this song I don t fear the reaper anymore...adorable masterpiece
margaritatoteva
I remember listening this casette over and over again in my first car, which was Honda Civic (1983) and the year was 1998 i think. I think it's still HIM's best album. Great darkish songs like as this, for you, your sweet 666, wicked game (the first cover version, not the crappy sounding remake), heartless, it's all tears(drown in this love)...Good times.
bluenotebigbends
HIM прекрасен до сих пор. Прекрасная музыка. Спустя 20 лет вырос на этой музыке, что может быть лучше...HIM ты лучший!!
yurilavrov
The different key and the piano intro give this version a much darker, sinister feel than the original performed by Blue Oyster Cult in 1976.
irishpogi
This is a very good cover. Absolutely one of the best. HIM has such an original sound.
jennifermariedylanjosephwe
The piano, the heavier guitar even the opera-like chorus just give this song so much more depth absolutely love it ...
CNS
Ich kenne Don't Fear The Reaper von früher. Absolut super Song. Ville und seine Band/Team hat daraus eine spherige Version, die einen abheben lässt. Danke, Ville. Love this song.
birgithoffmann
The women's voice fits perfectly with Ville's voice <3
UndeadBitch
All our times have come
Here but now they're gone
Seasons don't fear the reaper
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper
We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper
Baby I'm your man
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Valentine is done
Here but now they're gone
Romeo and Juliet
Are together in eternity, Romeo and Juliet
40, 000 men and women everyday, Like Romeo and Juliet
40, 000 men and women everyday, Redefine happiness
Another 40, 000 coming everyday, We can be like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper
We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper
Baby I'm your man
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Love of two is one
Here but now they're gone
Came the last night of sadness
And it was clear she couldn't go on
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
The candles blew then disappeared
The curtains flew then he appeared, saying don't be afraid
Come on baby, and she had no fear
And she ran to him, then they started to fly
They looked backward and said goodby, she had become like they are
She had taken his hand, she had become like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
ExhaustedScarf
This is undoubtedly the best cover of this song ever, even if HIM is not your thing, this cover has such a haunting beauty to it. Only one other cover matches it in my opinion and that is ‘Don’t fear the reaper - Keep Shelley in Athens’
Dannyburgess
I love the original BOC version, but after hearing this, holy shit I'll never go back. HIM does so much justice to the darkness of the lyrics.
DrBongos
2023 and I miss Ville Vallo so much. I would love it to see Ville continuing his music 😔
justme
I came here for NO COWBELL, I was rewarded handsomely!!! Gorgeous cover!!
palainanoctem
One of the best covers of all time ♡ HIM forever ♡
