Death's Love Song - Reina del Cid

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"Death's Love Song" by Reina del Cid
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What if death wrote you a love a song?
This tune was inspired by two of my favorite poems: Emily Dickinson’s “Because I could not stop for Death” and Dylan Thomas’s “Do not go gentle into that good night.” In Dickinson’s poem, she imagines Death as a chivalrous driver of a carriage stopping to pick her up. That inspired me to write this song from the perspective of Death if it were a suitor-someone who has been in love with you your your whole life and has been waiting to take you away.
Special thanks to Toni Lindgren for lending her upright bass skills to this little demo track. She was in a remote location without access to video, so we just have her audio for this. I added some shaker and keys as well. We’ll eventually record this song properly in a studio and put it on an album one day, but I wanted to share it with you like this first. Lyrics are below!
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Lyrics to "Death's Love Song":
Dear, it’s time we met
yes it’s true, you don’t know me yet
but dust to dust
you’ll learn to trust
that in the end, there is only us
Don’t believe what they say of me
the poets’ slander and heresy
my face is cruel but my love is true
and I won’t rest till I have you
Through every season of your life
I watched you hold your lovers tight
and how I burned just to wait my turn
to take your hand and lead you off this earth
Oh my sweet thing, fear not
you just board my ship and we’ll take off
to fare the darkest sea, the gentlest night
Take that body and give it up
you just step inside my chariot
Oh, you’ve never had a lover quite like me
so let’s ride to eternity
Like the ones before you
you fear what’s in store for you
and so you’ll run under the golden sun
heading west till it’s all said and done
With every drag on your cigarette
do you feel how close I get?
Take your pills if you feel ill
they might break my hold
but they won’t break my will
Now you’re pale and short of breath
sit down with your spinning head
It’s almost time, I can see the signs
that soon you’ll forever be mine
Chorus
Let go of those weary bones
and just climb aboard my ferryboat
I will row us gently through the dying light
I will keep you company
as we drift toward immortality
Oh you never had a lover quite like me
so let’s ride to eternity

Пікірлер: 616

@juggrnaut2262 3 жыл бұрын

There goes Reina making even death sound sweet. So talented. 👏👏👏

@jefferypadgett334 3 жыл бұрын

"My face is cruel, but my love is true, and I won't rest till I have you" Death's love song indeed! Clever idea, great words.

@jackmiller4946 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s a top shelf song. More people need to start paying attention to Reina.

@bwell6555 3 жыл бұрын

I know but somehow “their” giving us Billie Eilish.

@russgaulin3721 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Reina, this one should be heard. By multitudes.

@KevCooperman 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what Jack said :)

@chesterbelloc184 3 жыл бұрын

"When death smiles at you, all you have to do is smile back"

@leslieseabury4138 3 жыл бұрын

I've listened to so much crap in my 71 years, from so called artists with zero talent, it's a pleasure to have bumped into this video where a young lady musician has entertained me with a lovely voice and an original and well written song. Good luck in the future girl, you deserve to go a long way.

@kc8hyg 3 жыл бұрын

The average lifespan of an american male is 78 and I just turned 79.me and death are both smiling listening to your song. Thanks

@thaifold 3 жыл бұрын

I just feel the same. Én is ugyanígy vagyok vele. Even Im "just" 58. O.o`

@marvindoolin1340 3 жыл бұрын

It surprises me every time I think of it, but I guess I have just a bit over a year left! Of course, there's no guarantee I'll last even that long. Much love to you, RdC.

@defaultuser1447 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to quibble there. The life expectancy from birth includes all the infant/child mortality and young recklessness that you're past. The life expectancy at your age is about ten more years.

@freesk8 3 жыл бұрын

I'd give ya till about 86. Ya ain't dead yet, man! :)

@89tin 3 жыл бұрын

Hey fella, im coming back here in a year and check in with you. Find out how you are doing, See you then, have a great year

@tsakshaug 3 жыл бұрын

A song to add to my funeral list..

@mayflowerlash11 3 жыл бұрын

For many death is a terrifying subject. But for some of us, including Reina, accepting our mortality gives us the ability to enjoy to the max the time that we do have. This is a beautiful and liberating song.

@tsherbs1309 3 жыл бұрын

"Because I could not stop for Death He kindly stopped for me..." Lovely song!

@JulieStJohn-jb4cy 3 жыл бұрын

“Now, I will keep you company... while we drift toward immortality” I’m in awe! ❤️

@jy2693 3 жыл бұрын

*Eternity

@patrickmehr3219 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the craziest concepts i’ve ever heard and you just absolutely killed it

@pavelkratochvila6157 3 жыл бұрын

The lovely Reina´s singing even in death song, like.

@gillygil8747 3 жыл бұрын

"You never get out of this world alive" -- Hank Williams

@t5o7m 3 жыл бұрын

... I've been dying to hear you write and perform that song ... :)

@dennymike5891 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of love that way. Thinking no one but you has either!

@williammartin6510 3 жыл бұрын

If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, and hug it in my arms. William Shakespeare. Thank you young lady for giving a few tears for a loss not quite 18 months ago.

@bretthardin9239 3 жыл бұрын

just lost my uncle this morning. what a cosmic coincidence i stumbled on this song today. thanks for the smile

@joesolo9946 3 жыл бұрын

Creativity and talent are shining bright today... Nice!!

@randomvideosbymark8095 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this well written song that you have executed perfectly with your amazing voice!!!!! I really enjoyed this beautiful song!!!!!!!

@JustinCase99999 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting old now, over 60, and feeling tired and aching and such, lacking energy too, health isn't what it used to be - and death has just been singing to me in the disguise of a young talented woman. I know it's you, death. I got the message.

@JulieStJohn-jb4cy 3 жыл бұрын

I just turned 64 and I’m right there with you, looking forward to zooming thru the universe and at the same time never wanting to leave earth. Then I hear this song and everything is OK. Wow, and now I’m crying. I’m gonna listen again. 😢

@user-fw4bk9kp2f 2 жыл бұрын

They who probably have think-tanks with ears and eyes and who attempt looking ahead, at least a bit more times than never, they got the message. Yeah... The only trifle here, in a manner of speaking, that one may fancy at this point can be a capability to comprehend the message up to the hilt and try to live on as if no one got it right. For some more minutes, days, years and so on... Untill the "end", right? Cheers, folks beyong the Ocean! Why worry now? You dear North Americans sometimes seem to be a little bit too serious at things like listening to a nice song amazingly performed by a nice lady with such brilliant name of a Queen or a Ruler of Old, and containing a certain concept, even if it concerns such deep things like that one.... As they samurais say, things of great concern should be treated lightly...

@JustinCase99999 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-fw4bk9kp2f I'm not North American, I'm European.

@peterunddieanderen7579 3 жыл бұрын

I look outside the window.. still snowing here... end of March.. perfect song for it😊 greetings from Austria!

@billyparis4223 3 жыл бұрын

THIS song is absolutely beautiful and calming. I’d love for this to be played at my funeral.....in 45 years. So well done!❤️

@jamesthomson8659 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a stan rogers reference? I just want to see your smiling face 45 years from now?

@billyparis4223 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesthomson8659 No, I just think a 100 is a nice round number to make it to. I’m 55 right now. LOL

@DanielCPurdy 3 жыл бұрын

One good song, good singing, picking, and production to match.

@walkertonheights 3 жыл бұрын

Your made it all the way through and not a single tear, that I could see. Very nice poetry.

@djh784 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't expect to like this but this needs to be heard by a massive audience.

@ezraepizon5303 3 жыл бұрын

Poet and troubadour! Dark song, yet cheerful!

@donnalynnP Жыл бұрын

REMARKABLE! “Mmmm, mmmmmmm-ooooo,oooooo, ooooooo” PURE SOUL - THANK YOU! I neverrrr get sick of listening to this ! Your vocal tone and depth of feeling - lyrics, melody/ harmony! Award winning!🥇🏆very powerful! A favorite song of all time for me! 🕊🕊

@rjvandermark7642 3 жыл бұрын

That Was kinda dark but WONDERFUL...! Thank You.

@chuckjj5493 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Poetry set to Beautiful Music.Very well done,I'll listen to this many times in the future.

@RobGale 3 жыл бұрын

This mix, including a beautifully understated bass is just wonderful and fits the song perfectly.

@kendrabartig5648 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to hear this song again as I was falling asleep tonight. It’s a great song! Perfect blend of everything. It is quickly growing as a favorite overall song of mine. Oh, time to play it again. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@jdtown6585 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful voice with beautiful lyrics, Rachelle. Love it!

@bruceheitkamp1724 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully sung and great lyrics. When you have faced the possibility of your own death due to illness or other events, this song becomes very poignant.

@markpeacock5610 2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. Love to sing this to my cancer when I look in the mirror. God awaits.

@user-yw5mq4ee7e 3 жыл бұрын

I like this song from the first chords. Thank You Reina.

@TheSawDustDude 3 жыл бұрын

A great song about our journey, "oh death where is your sting'. Wow, I was moved to tears, you touched my heart with your music. Thanks. Another Sunday home run! Keep up the great work

@USBOB 3 жыл бұрын

I really like songs that start with good poetry and take a different perspective.No disappointment here.

@gianlucafranzoni2937 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really fascinating song. Absolutely awesome, both the melody, the rithm and the concepts of the poetry. And of course your rendition is excellent. Thank you

@VovvenGromit 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song. The RDC originals are my favourites...no matter how many great covers you share. Top notch poetry. Thank you.

@dcrate3525 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing talent Reina, not many song writers today can do what you do so well. Your voice is so good.... thank You!

@velvetsteele 3 жыл бұрын

John Prine is in the great beyond smiling with pride at these words.

@frankcoffey 3 жыл бұрын

Don't bury me was a great song. I was in a band in the early 80s and the crowd loved that song every time we played it. Most of the time they didn't know about John so they thought it was our song. We did Prine songs hundreds of times and never paid him a dime, but that was only because we didn't have one to spare.

@markwuest 3 жыл бұрын

High praise. You're not wrong.

@joes3984 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankcoffey I don't think John would mind.

@frankcoffey 3 жыл бұрын

@@joes3984 I would hope John considered it free advertising. We created a small army of John Prine fans during those years by socializing his songs.

@im-already-tired-tomorrow 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankcoffey free advertisement is so valuable you can't even buy it.

@livingroomsuperstar 3 жыл бұрын

now that's a cool song

@johnscott3714 3 жыл бұрын

You are a great singer/ songwriter and musician Reina!

@docben1541 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reina. Eternity is here we are guests in this earth .Maybe there's a life after life .Awesome. 🕊🌻🌠🎆

@dennisgriffin1874 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo, Bravo, the Real awakening & enlightenment comes not from our minuscule time on Earth, but rather what lies beyond this momentary physical experience. Enjoy and fulfill your life here to the fullest, yes, but also embrace Death not as something to be feared, but rather as a welcoming Angel whose been sent to guide you through the transition from the restrictive limitations of this earthly experience, to an unimaginable transformation of pure Love and Energy. Your song is spot on Reina de Cid, spot on. Thank you sweetie.

@bobfletcher8196 3 жыл бұрын

You’re really a great wordsmith, a very clever song.

@gerardfusil2399 3 жыл бұрын

Prestation impeccable, enregistrement de qualité, voix et guitare bien équilibrées.

@thomascanfield9165 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant of you to go “there”, where most songwriters fear to tread. Reminds me a little of how St Francis called it Sister Death at the end of his life; and Bob Dylan wrote “It’s doom alone that counts”. I had a serious brush with possible death myself at age 25 when a Greyhound bus flew off a cliff but luckily landed perfectly in the river below only because heavy rainstorms had just raised the water level high. We have to be ready at any age.

@PedroNord 3 жыл бұрын

That was truly fabulous !! That lover I keep running from (or rather “from whom I keep running). Thank you !!

@donnaneuhaus9054 3 жыл бұрын

This so very good. I want everyone to hear your music but I don’t want to give you to the masses. Stay wonderful.

@donnaneuhaus9054 3 жыл бұрын

How can I buy this?

@frankboyd. Жыл бұрын

Give her to the masses. It shouldn't change her. 💜 But it will allow her to make a living.

@nankerphelge3771 3 жыл бұрын

Ah sweet youth. To sing "Death's Love song and then confidently say "See you next week."

@aprylrittenhouse4562 3 жыл бұрын

Omgosh thats ironic

@flappycelery 3 жыл бұрын

And to be able to reply. ; )

@dlmp70 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Now that’s profound 🤯

@lynette599 3 жыл бұрын

LOL...great observation!

@delboca7615 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to see her next week. God willing

@andrewfleet2010 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful song yet.

@Michael43056 3 жыл бұрын

None of us know the time we will take our last breath and slip our hands quietly into that of death's. A beautiful and prophetic song. Thank you for sharing.

@TrevorTsui 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful songwriting as always!

@Raghorn69 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully written about what we all must face personally and for all those we love. Without death there isn’t life. But death will never be the end. Thank you for your music, music makes life and death better.

@edprzydatek8398 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I felt the lyrics, especially the intro, were profound. You gave death a new soft and warm side. You know, everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to go now. I didn't expect such a deep song. Happy Sunday from up-state New York.

@Kenneth_Musik 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song. You made death seem somehow mortal. I even felt sorry for death. What a world we are living in.

@jonnyleeg4058 3 жыл бұрын

That's a solid platinum song. I'm not even kidding

@GrafStorm 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, this ranks up with some of the better Bob Dylan or Neil Young songs.

@jonnyleeg4058 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrafStorm I concur

@wascawywabbit0987 3 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

@T4BCSY 3 жыл бұрын

@@wascawywabbit0987 Second second!

@wattch8076 3 жыл бұрын

Second,second,second.

@RodneyLey 3 жыл бұрын

Just when you think you’ve heard some of Reina’s best work she comes up with this! So excellent.

@RobertSchilf 3 жыл бұрын

Your originals are the best Sunday surprises! Just so beautiful!

@Wordchipper 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Never heard death done this way...but it's philosophically inspiring. Nicely presented by Reina in what appears to be her new studio. Three cheers from Fargo.

@tobortine 3 жыл бұрын

Lyrics with the story telling skill of Tom Waites, the musical composition of Randy Newman and the folk feel of Dylan. Your talent is amazing. Happy Sunday from London UK.

@delboca7615 3 жыл бұрын

Yes amazing talent

@PeteAxeShields 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent summation tobortine

@huckthomas7231 3 жыл бұрын

Death is a persistent suitor who will one day show up in a black limousine, open the back door, blithely smile and say, "Your ride's here".

@drboris01 3 жыл бұрын

Listening at 4 in the morning, and it sounds and feels so right. Loving your work, Reina.

@donaldneumeyer4423 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Reina!

@brayanvazquez9136 Жыл бұрын

Holy s word!. I’m glad I found you!! Make more!

@brokenmorning000 3 жыл бұрын

Reina, what a song! GREAT WORK! from a beautiful woman with so much soul!

@bernardflint9338 3 жыл бұрын

Good song. We all march toward the end. However, don't waste time. Solid performance.

@NeilBlenkiron 3 жыл бұрын

Now we know what happened to Bernadette! Love it. Just the right amount of creepy with the right lack of soppiness.

@robhulslander4087 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Gave me "missing John Prine" goose bumps.......

@JohnHendersonzz 3 жыл бұрын

I'm nearing my 85th birthday. I like to claim that I am your oldest fan. This is a great poem and your voice touches the heart. Thanks for the Sunday programs.

@salpairadice 3 жыл бұрын

So dark and sweet.....great song, love each verse and the beautiful chorus. Beautiful.

@georgekelly9797 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday Morning Sunshine. Be well, be safe, peace. 🌞

@edgarneukirchner9218 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this touching song, dear Reina! Stay safe!

@dennisblass 3 жыл бұрын

Only an artist can come up with a song like that.

@fishercat503 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet and spooky. I guess I'm not ready to fall in love.

@davidcoy3373 3 жыл бұрын

Great song. Death’s courtship is wicked. But death has been defeated!

@filofilo1178 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is one of the most sensitive and smartest ideas/concepts I've ever seen... just so deep, creepy and beautiful at the same time... Thank you so much Reina!

@rickardagren935 2 жыл бұрын

Ystäviä RÅ

@tank625 3 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this. I just lost my wife to cancer a few weeks ago. I think it was meant for me to find this song now. Thank you.

@Coolcobb 3 жыл бұрын

Took me there; Bravo!!!

@musicfanBRA 3 жыл бұрын

After enjoying many of Reina's and Toni's Sunday morning covers, I discovered today , reading her Patreon page, that Reina is a composer too - and what a composer! She was able to take that well-known poem by Emily Dickinson as an inspiration and write a jewel of a song of her own. An unpretentious melody that highlights some elaborate lyrics, with very original ideas. Hats off, Reina, keep on rocking!

@mccypr 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Sounds like a great song to be part of a movie soundtrack. Thanks!😎✌️🌞🎸

@dylanvinita1401 3 жыл бұрын

This song is a masterful craft!!!! I get chills with the strumming of the first chords! How inspiring to see another songwriter just pouring it all out and so deeply. You really are the real deal Holyfield!

@chrisdickerman3084 3 жыл бұрын

At 71 that songs speaks to me. It is awesome but what is more awesome is that someone your age could write it

@franguy5498 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh... I just love having you playing in my background... You're like my lifes playlist! Deaths love song! So original!!!

@KennyHenrick 3 жыл бұрын

you make it look easy

@angelsisiruca5218 3 жыл бұрын

God!!! l almost cried with this song ,, beautiful lyrics,

@boomerdell 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Songwriting and song-performing at their absolute pure best. You are gold. Shining and amazing brilliant gold.

@JeffAPierson 3 жыл бұрын

Life continues, death is the escort to our destiny

@aprylrittenhouse4562 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna die in my sleep like my grampa. Not screaming and yelling like the peaple riding in his car. Very good song

@bradroberts7938 3 жыл бұрын

Good one 😂😂🙀✌️

@shawni321 3 жыл бұрын

That is HILARIOUS

@tomeemerson 3 жыл бұрын

laughing!

@jy2693 3 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there

@rogerlenneberg2324 2 жыл бұрын

Reina is an amazing songwriter. All reading and knowledge makes songs like this so interesting

@grumpyoldman8293 3 жыл бұрын

I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens. - Woody Allen

@bwell6555 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite quotes 👍🏻

@jserruya 3 жыл бұрын

Deaths Love Song - have a good weekend! Lol Awesome song- always loved you originals

@dwightschoener5931 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my what an impressive love song.. Reina, I love all you do, the songs you write are so personal but are still able to touch my heart. That hasn't happened with new music in quite awhile. Thank you for sharing your music with us.

@raymondherbst7126 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you can get it picked up by a label. This is a deep song.

@WisconsinWanderer 3 жыл бұрын

I like cheeky songs, pretty awesome Reina☮️❤️

@aaahtex902 3 жыл бұрын

**BEAUTIFUL VOICE FOR BEAUTIFUL LADY!!! THANK YOU REINA

@ldoyle3rd 3 жыл бұрын

I guess the best compliment I could give is this 60 year who is accused of being stuck in the 70's sent a link of this video to his 20 year old daughter to show that I do enjoy new artists from time to time