The future seems grim and the burden is heavy
I feel it weighing on my mind
But weigh my heart against a feather
I think that you'll find it won't tip the scale
I don't fear the reaper
I just want him off my back
Won't you please show mercy
And tell me when you're going to strike me down
Time still flows but the water is murky
Dive right in its sink or swim
Just put one foot in front of the other
My best foot forward ends up in my mouth
I don't fear the reaper
I just want him off my back
Won't you please show mercy
And tell me when you're going to strike me down