Taken By Night from German heavy metal band Reaper’s Revenge portrays a claustrophobic, end-of-the-road emotional crisis: the sense that a separation is imminent, the mind is flooded with restless signals, and the protagonist refuses to surrender to the inevitable as hope drains away and the world feels increasingly hollow. As a subtle easter egg, the central refrain clearly echoes Dylan Thomas’s famous villanelle about resisting mortality and fighting against the approach of the end—turning the song into a defiant stand in the face of loss.
*Lyrics:*
Taken by night
A caesura is in the air
Creates a mood of despair
Subliminal vibrations
Signal my frustration
Subliminal vibrations
Signal my frustration
Curse of farewell within us
Veiled in dreams now it’s you thus
No escape vision is true
Opened gates to let you through
Don’t go - gentle into this good night
Rage - against the dying of light
Resist - with all given might
For now - don’t let it end
Don’t go - gentle into this good night
Rage - against the dying of light
Resist - with all given might
For now - don’t let it end
At the point where hope retreats
Count down weakening heart beats
Silence drowned by stillness
Leaves all heavens starless
Silence drowned by stillness
Leaves all heavens starless
Curse of farewell within us
Veiled in dreams now it’s you thus
No escape vision is true
Opened gates to let you through
Don’t go - gentle into this good night
Rage - against the dying of light
Resist - with all given might
For now - don’t let it end
Don’t go - gentle into this good night
Rage - against the dying of light
Resist - with all given might
For now - don’t let it end
Curse of farewell within us
Veiled in dreams now it’s you thus
No escape vision is true
Opened gates to let you through
Don’t go - gentle into this good night
Rage - against the dying of light
Resist - with all given might
For now - don’t let it end
Don’t go - gentle into this good night
Rage - against the dying of light
Resist - with all given might
For now - don’t let it end
*Reaper's Revenge are:*
— Christopher Knauer - Guitars & Lead Vocals
— Hermann Weiß - Guitars & Vocals
— Christian Oppel - Bass Guitar
— Thomas Seiferlein - Drums
*About Reaper's Revenge*
Reaper’s Revenge are a German heavy metal band from the heart of Bavaria, blending classic Heavy Metal with the drive of Power Metal and the bite of Thrash. Formed in 2013, they pair melodic hooks and razor-sharp riffing with lyrics that take a critical look at society, environmental issues, and geopolitical tensions. After early momentum and support slots for Axxis and Majesty, they released The Wall Of Fear And Darkness, expanded their sound on Virtual Impulse, and pushed further with Versus—staying fiercely consistent even through lineup changes. Live, they’ve shared stages with Iron Savior, Mystic Prophecy, Ambush, Uzziel, Excorcist, and Burning Head. After signing to NRT-Records and relaunching their catalogue, the ep Fire Force Devil marked their label debut—and the first recording to feature Christopher Knauer on lead vocals. Next up is the new ep “Taken By Night”, out 13 February 2026.
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*Reaper's Revenge on Web:*
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reapersrevenge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reapersrevengeofficial/
Bandcamp: https://reapers-revenge.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ue05G0GtdaIbdEjKcDITD
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/reapers-revenge/919469584
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