I’m torn between liking and wondering about the lyrical implication. It is definitely enticing. I think it’s fair to ask if there really was a murder. Still, I like the angle you’ve taken. The intro vocal sounds very good. There’s a stronger sense of folk influence here than in some other entries and it’s done with a fresh take, I think. I like the accordion used as a backing instrument, I think the arrangement works well.

Even though the story is very “circle of life” and vocals are sweet, the drum machine is pretty lackluster. I’m not sure this is a murder ballad?

Strong vocal delivery, this is really pretty. Great take on the non-optional challenge.

This is nice but ultimately I think the lyrics and the music don't go together for me a lot of the time. Something about the cheerful melody for "and death comes soon", it doesn't sound like there is a point to the contrast there, it just sounds off to me. I'm probably missing something though.