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? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Am I in your way? Ay, ay, 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 looking for a feature
And no one’s stepping up to be the one
Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
(Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
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? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
(Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Am I in your way? Ay, ay, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Unmasking Duality: Exploring “The Reaper”
“The Reaper” by The Chainsmokers delves into the complexities of relationships, trust, and self-doubt. The recurring motif of a “pretty face with two sides” hints at duplicity, suggesting the allure and danger of someone who is both captivating and unpredictable. The lyrics evoke a sense of internal conflict, with the protagonist questioning their place and significance, symbolized by the haunting imagery of being “in my house in the hills with the reaper.” The song captures the thrill of living on the edge, yet also the emptiness that follows when actions are driven by impulse and fun rather than genuine connection. The repeated question, “Am I in your way?” highlights vulnerability and uncertainty, resonating with anyone who’s ever questioned their role in someone else’s life.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records