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There is something about American folk songs that can be hauntingly beautiful. Perhaps it is because of the mystery of their origins, or perhaps it is the fact that they are shaped by many musicians over time detailing hardships and perilous struggles. “O Death” is one such folk song that has been dragged from the shadows by the popular PS4 video game,\u00a0<\/span>Until Dawn<\/a><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“O Death” stems from early musical traditions of southern Appalachia, with its origins obscured by history. Research suggests that it may have originated with<\/span>\u00a0Lloyd Chandler<\/a>, an American Appalachian folk musician, after he had “a vision from God” in 1916. Paired with its morbid lyrics, this backstory only adds to the song’s aura of uneasiness and mystery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The song first became popular in the late 1920’s when banjo player<\/span>\u00a0Moran Lee “Dock” Boggs\u00a0<\/a>recorded the song. During the 1960’s – 70’s the song had a resurgence and Boggs recorded a new version for a 1963 album.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The original song itself alternates between lyrics from a dying man and Death himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

“O, Death<\/span>
O, Death<\/span>
O, Death<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over another year<\/span>
Well what is this that I can’t see<\/span>
With ice cold hands takin’ hold of me<\/span>
Well I am Death, none can excel<\/span>
I’ll open the door to Heaven or Hell<\/span>
Whoa, Death someone would pray<\/span>
Could you wait to call me another day<\/span>
The children prayed, the preacher preached<\/span>
Time and mercy is out of your reach<\/span>
I’ll fix your feet til you can’t walk<\/span>
I’ll lock your jaw til you can’t talk<\/span>
I’ll close your eyes so you can’t see<\/span>
This very hour, come and go with me<\/span>
I’m Death I come to take the soul<\/span>
Leave the body and leave it cold<\/span>
To draw up the flesh off of the frame<\/span>
Dirt and worm both have a claim<\/span><\/p>\n

O, Death<\/span>
O, Death<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over another<\/span>
My mother came to my bed<\/span>
Placed a cold towel upon my head<\/span>
My head is warm my feet are cold<\/span>
Death is a-movin’ upon my soul<\/span>
Oh, Death how you’re treatin’ me<\/span>
You’ve close my eyes so I can’t see<\/span>
Well you’re hurtin’ my body<\/span>
You make me cold<\/span>
You run my life right outta my soul<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh Death please consider my age<\/span>
Please don’t take me at this stage<\/span>
My wealth is all at your command<\/span>
If you will move your icy hand<\/span>
The old, the young, the rich or poor<\/span>
All alike to me you know<\/span>
No wealth, no land, no silver no gold<\/span>
Nothing satisfies me but your soul<\/span><\/p>\n

O, Death<\/span>
O, Death<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over til another year<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over til another year<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over til another year”<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The version from\u00a0Until Dawn<\/em>\u00a0was arranged by composer\u00a0<\/span>Jeff Grace<\/a>. Grace was no stranger to the horror genre, creating scores for<\/span>\u00a0We are What We Are<\/a><\/em>,<\/span>\u00a0The House of the Devil<\/a><\/em>, and\u00a0<\/span>The Innkeepers<\/a><\/em>, among others. His version of “O Death” used<\/span>\u00a0Amy Van Roekel<\/a>‘s strong vocals to emulate a traditional folk sound, while giving the melody a modern edge with a pounding beat and powerful strings.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The song was shortened for this version and the lyrics changed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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“O Death, O Death<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over ’til another year?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Well what is this, that I can’t see?<\/span>
With ice cold hands taking hold of me<\/span>
When God is gone and the Devil takes hold<\/span>
Who will have mercy on my soul?<\/span>
O Death, O Death, consider my age<\/span>
Please don’t take me at this stage<\/span><\/p>\n

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O, Death. O Death<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over ’til another year?<\/span><\/p>\n

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O, I am Death, and none can tell<\/span>
If I open the door to Heaven or Hell<\/span>
No wealth, no land, no silver nor gold<\/span>
Nothing satisfies me but your soul<\/span>
I’m Death, I come to take the soul<\/span>
Leave the body and leave it cold<\/span>
O Death, O Death<\/span>
Won’t you spare me over ’til another year?”<\/span><\/p>\n

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It removes the references to illness and also adds the cryptic, “When God is gone and the Devil takes hold” line – both changes that reinforce the game’s theme of violent monster-caused deaths as opposed to the original version’s focus on illness and death of more natural causes. But the changes also have another significance, they continue the folk tradition of music changing and adapting over time. This new version is now popular among gamers in the 2010’s,\u00a0 and I look forward to seeing how the song grows and changes in future covers and re-imaginings.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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