A Conversation with Death

A Conversation with Death is song featured in The Dark Pictures Anthology. It is a rendition of the traditional American folk song called Oh Death. The song is performed by an American doom metal band Khemmis in the epic doom genre. It was released on a split 7” called Fraught With Peril in June 2017, along with Man of Constant Sorrow by Spirit Adrift.

This epic, yet somber song follows a dialogue between Death and a dying man. The man begs to be spared and is ready to offer anything in return, but Death refuses him, saying that his time has come and it is inevitable. Unlike the original, this version ends in a dark tone, with Death telling the man that his soul is doomed to eternal suffering in hell.

Lyrics

In Game Oooh, Death, oooh, Death. Won't you spare me over 'til another year? Well what is this that I can't see? With icy hands gettin' hold of me. Well I am Death, none can excell. I open the door to Heaven and Hell. Too late, too late, to all farewell. My soul is doomed so heed me well. As long as God in Heaven dwell. Your soul, your soul shall scream in Hell. Whoooah, oooh nooo.

Full Version Oooh, Death, oooh, Death. Won't you spare me over 'til another year? Well what is this that I can't see? With icy hands gettin' hold of me. Well I am Death, none can excell. I open the door to Heaven and Hell. Whoooah, oh Death, whoooah, oh Death. Too late, too late, to all farewell. My soul is doomed so heed me well. As long as God in Heaven dwell. Your soul, your soul shall scream in Hell. Whoooah, oooh nooo. Whoooah, oh Death, whoooah, oh Death.

Trivia

• A Conversation with Death is the main theme of The Dark Pictures, featuring in opening for each installment. For the endings, each installment uses a different version of Oh Death:
  • Man of Medan — O Death, performed by Gangstagrass feat. Brandi Hart, Liquid and R-Son.
  • Little Hope — Oh Death, performed by Tim Eriksen.
  • House of Ashes — Conversations with Death, performed by Bitter End.
  • The Devil in Me — O' Death, performed by Signature Quartet.
• Besides the openings, A Conversation with Death is also featured in some trailers, such as Man of Medan's and Little Hope's launch trailers.
• Mary's Notes from House of Ashes contains sheet music for the song opening.

Video

Khemmis - A Conversation with Death (The Dark Pictures Man of Medan)