The Reckoning
The Reckoning

Halestorm - The Reckoning Lyrics

Apr 7, 2015
257
The Reckoning Music Video

The Reckoning Lyrics

Cross my heart, broke your promise, told me lies
Why did you
Watch me suffer, make me feel like I deserved to
Everybody takes, everybody breaks somebody's heart leaving some on their own
But this felt more like you ripping flesh from bone
You made a mess out of me
Where do I begin?
You paid for your sins

Like a reckoning
You never saw coming
I'm the reaper outside your door
You took everything made me feel less than nothing
I'm getting what I came for
Like the sound of all the stars crashing in the dark
I said a prayer and buried your name
And up through the ashes I rose like wildfire

The reckoning

I gave you more than my heart could hope for
You misused it
Scraped up every piece that fell to the floor
When you tore through it
Laying me to ruin
You knew what you were doing
Leaving me to skin and bone
But trusting you was no one's fault but my own
You get what you give
So take your last breath
Before I lay you to rest

Like a reckoning
You never saw coming
I'm the reaper outside your door
You took everything made me feel less than nothing
I'm getting what I came for
Like the sound of all the stars crashing in the dark
I said a prayer and buried your name
And up through the ashes I rose like wildfire

I should have known better than that
I should have known all along
I should have known better than that
I should have known
But now I'm moving on

Like a reckoning
You never saw coming
I'm the reaper outside your door
You took everything made me feel less than nothing
I'm getting what I came for
Like the sound of all the stars crashing in the dark
I said a prayer and buried your name
And up through the ashes I rose like wildfire

The reckoning
You never saw coming
You never saw me coming
The reckoning
I'm the reaper outside your door
I am the reckoning
For every wrong you ever did to me
I am the reckoning

Writer(s): ELIZABETH HALE, SCOTT CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

The Meaning of The Reckoning

Be the first!

Post your thoughts on the meaning of "The Reckoning".

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The Reckoning' by Halestorm?

    'The Reckoning' was written by Elizabeth Hale and Scott Christopher Stevens.

  2. How did the original version of 'The Reckoning' differ from the final version?

    'The Reckoning' was initially written as a piano ballad. Producer Jay Joyce helped transform it into its final form, maintaining the song's vibe while adding new elements, including unique guitar chord progressions suggested by Joyce.

  3. What is a notable feature of the middle-eight section in 'The Reckoning'?

    Guitarist Joe Hottinger mentioned that the middle-eight section of 'The Reckoning' is one of his favorite moments on the record due to its fresh and different feel compared to their previous work.

  4. When was Halestorm's album featuring 'The Reckoning' released?

    'The Reckoning' is part of Halestorm's album 'Back from the Dead,' which was released on May 6, 2022.

  5. How did producer Jay Joyce contribute to 'The Reckoning'?

    Producer Jay Joyce played a crucial role in shaping 'The Reckoning.' He guided guitarist Joe Hottinger to experiment with new chord progressions and ensured that the song had a strong impact while retaining its original vibe.

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions
Hot Songs
Recent Blog Posts