The Curse
Agnes Obel . Lyrics
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From the start they didn't know exactly why, why
Winter came and made it so all look alike, look alike
Underneath the grass would grow, aiming at the sky
It was swift, it was just, another wave of a miracle
But no one, nothing at all would go for the kill
If they called on every soul in the land, on the moon
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Tell me now of the very souls that look alike, look alike
Do you know the stranglehold covering their eyes?
If I call on every soul in the land, on the moon
Tell me if I'll ever know a blessing in disguise
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
And the curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
In "The Curse," Agnes Obel reflects on humanity's tendency to blindly fall into patterns and systems, even at the expense of our individuality and freedom. The song opens with people retreating into hiding, without knowing why or what they're hiding from. Winter comes, and everything becomes monotonous and similar. However, underneath the surface, life still grows, yearning to reach towards the sky.
The chorus refers to a "curse ruling from the underground down by the shore." This curse represents the societal norms and expectations that we willingly submit to, even if they limit us. The people in the song hunger for something more, for a life that is not dictated by this curse. They hope for a miracle, but they know that they need to break free from the curse in order to find it.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and questioning of our existence. Who are we if we all look alike and follow the same path? Can we break free from the curse and find something better? These are questions that Agnes Obel asks through her haunting vocals and eerie melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
And the people went into their hide, they oh
The people retreated to their hiding places in fear, unsure of what was happening.
From the start they didn't know exactly why, why
The people were confused and uncertain about the situation from the beginning.
Winter came and made it so all look alike, look alike
The harsh winter made everything and everyone look the same and unrecognizable.
Underneath the grass would grow, aiming at the sky
Life continued to grow and aim for the sky beneath the surface, despite the chaos above.
It was swift, it was just, another wave of a miracle
The event was sudden and seemingly miraculous, but it brought about consequences.
But no one, nothing at all would go for the kill
Despite the severity of the situation, no one took any aggressive action.
If they called on every soul in the land, on the moon
If every person and being in the world were gathered together.
Only then would they know a blessing in disguise
Only then could they realize that the situation was not entirely negative and had hidden benefits.
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
The situation of chaos and confusion was present both below the surface and by the shore, affecting all aspects of life.
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Despite the difficult circumstances, the people's desire to live and hope for a better future increased.
Tell me now of the very souls that look alike, look alike
Questioning the nature of identity and the people who appear to be the same.
Do you know the stranglehold covering their eyes?
Asking if others are aware of the restrictive beliefs and perspectives that are hindering the people's understanding of the situation.
Tell me if I'll ever know a blessing in disguise
Wondering if there will ever be a realization of the positive aspects of the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AGNES CAROLINE THAARUP OBEL
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@jezebeth
And the people went into their hide, they oh
From the start they didn't know exactly why, why
Winter came and made it so all look alike, look alike
Underneath the grass would grow, aiming at the sky
It was swift, it was just, another wave of a miracle
But no one, nothing at all would go for the kill
If they called on every soul in the land on the move
Only then would they know a blessing in disguise
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Tell me now of the very souls that look alike, look alike
Do you know the stranglehold covering their eyes?
If I call on every soul in the land on the move
Tell me if I'll ever know a blessing in disguise
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
And the curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
@chandrakristian6602
Why song like this so underrated? This is master piece
@bhrbehavioralhealthracing30
It’s not underrated lol ! She’s a leading musician of our time lol “sets a standard for the rest to follow”
@jessie6662
As well as the song "Fuel to fire" 😍
@pabloreyesr.9238
@@bhrbehavioralhealthracing30 Indeed
@TaraTheAndroid
SHUT UP YOU IDIOT AGNES IS A RESPECTED GENIUS AMONG SMART PEOPLE TO CALL HER UNDERRATED IS A DISGRACE OF HER
@pierrebe4492
10M views isn't what I call underrated
@lightrevolutionsdotcom9415
Introduced to "Agnes" by my teenage granddaughter, this proves beautiful music can bridge the generations. Agnes' music is stirring in its simplicity and fluid melody, like a warm knife carving and shaping butter are the tones that waft the human heart. What a great role model on so many levels.
@DaqoIRC
I'm a teenager myself, male, but this really can provide a bridge to the youth of our world, if we will all allow it to!
@graceji9677
🙌
@calebkimball1422
I think this video is a legitimate gateway to drugs
If we allow it to be