{"id":"c8e7d23a-dd6e-45d3-99d0-5e9fc132c0f3","title":"Run From the Reaper","artist":"Alex Wilson","album":null,"year":2025,"genre":"Outlaw Country/Country Rock/Americana","duration":"3:48","lyrics":"(Verse 1)\nThe dust kicks up behind me, on this lonesome road,\nMy boots are worn to nothin’, carryin’ this load.\nGot a warrant in my pocket, and a devil on my trail,\nRunnin’ from the reaper, but I’m bound to fail.\n\n(Pre-Chorus)\nThe wind’s howlin’ my name, through the midnight air,\nGhosts of my sins, they’re closin’ in there.\n\n(Chorus)\nRun from the reaper, but he’s closin’ in,\nHears my heart a-beatin’, smells my every sin.\nThrough the canyons and the shadows, I’ll ride till I’m free,\nRun from the reaper, but he’s comin’ for me.\n\n(Verse 2)\nMy old Chevy’s screamin’, tires spittin’ gravel fast,\nChasin’ down redemption, but I’m haunted by the past.\nEvery milepost mocks me, every star burns cold,\nThis outlaw’s soul’s too heavy, for the stories I’ve told.\n\n(Pre-Chorus)\nThe law’s lights are flashin’, in my rearview glow,\nBut the reaper’s shadow’s darker, and he won’t let go.\n\n(Chorus)\nRun from the reaper, but he’s closin’ in,\nHears my heart a-beatin’, smells my every sin.\nThrough the canyons and the shadows, I’ll ride till I’m free,\nRun from the reaper, but he’s comin’ for me.\n\n(Bridge)\nI’ve burned too many bridges, left too many scars,\nStole a piece of heaven, under these cruel stars.\nBut if I keep on runnin’, maybe I’ll outsmart,\nThat cold hand of fate, tearin’ at my heart.\nMaybe I can fool him, just a little while more\nBefore I hear that knock, upon my cabin door\n\n(Chorus)\nRun from the reaper, but he’s closin’ in,\nHears my heart a-beatin’, smells my every sin.\nThrough the canyons and the shadows, I’ll ride till I’m free,\nRun from the reaper, but he’s comin’ for me.\n\n(Outro)\nSo I’ll race this endless highway, till my engine dies,\nWith the reaper in my mirror, and fire in my eyes.\nOne last shot at freedom, one last rebel plea,\nRun from the reaper… but he’s comin’ for me.\nYeah, he’s comin’ for me. (Keep on runnin’ free.)\nComin’ for me.","notes":"Instrumentation: Electric guitars (Telecaster or similar with twangy tone), acoustic guitar (rhythm), bass guitar (upright or electric, driving bassline), drums (kick drum emphasis, galloping feel), pedal steel guitar (for fills and solos), banjo (occasional accents), harmonica (sparse stabs for tension). Vocals: Weathered and urgent lead vocal with gritty phrasing. Subtle backing harmonies with a ghostly edge. Tempo: Mid-to-up-tempo (around 140 BPM). Structure: Standard verse-chorus structure with a bridge. The bridge offers a moment of reflection before the final chorus. Outro: A raw, high-energy finish. Key: A Minor. Performance Tips: Focus on the driving rhythm and the urgency of the narrative. The guitar solo should be searing and emotional, conveying the character's desperation. The bridge should build in intensity towards the final chorus. Consider adding a brief instrumental break after the second chorus to showcase the pedal steel guitar. Backing vocals should be used sparingly to create a sense of unease and foreboding.","description":"A high-octane outlaw country rocker about a man on the run from both the law and the Grim Reaper. The song blends gritty authenticity with cinematic intensity, fueled by twangy guitars, a driving rhythm section, and a desperate, weathered vocal. Themes of regret, redemption, and defiance intertwine as the protagonist races against fate through a desolate landscape, seeking one last shot at freedom.","image_url":"https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/CNR1Dc_XV-T8xKOTqvk92.jpeg","audio_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-audio/c8e7d23a-dd6e-45d3-99d0-5e9fc132c0f3.mp3","created_at":"2025-06-19T22:23:43.926593+00:00"}