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"Curiosity" is an upbeat pop track that draws influences from dance and synthpop. Lyrically, the track alludes to a girl who is poorly treated by a bad boy, and begs for more of his love.
It received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics, who deemed it as similar to Jepsen's previous single, "Call Me Maybe". Following its release, the track reached number 18 on the Canadian Hot 100. A new remix version of the track was included on her international debut album Kiss.
Curiosity
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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Got me on my knees
You break my heart just to watch it bleed
I'm sick with love
Sick, like a disease
Don't call me up just so I can please you
I can't stand the way you're smiling
I can't stand the way I'm lying
I know, I know, I know you got the key
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me, but
Curiosity will never let me go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Look at me
Left here in the corner
Stupid girl, I really tried to warn her
Walked the streets all night until you came around
Knew that you would come before you ever even made a sound
I know, I know, I know you got the key
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me, but...
Curiosity will never let me, never let me go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Curiosity
So don't break me tonight
This is crazy love
And you know I'm gonna follow you home
Through the rain
Cause I need your love
And you know I'm gonna follow you home
Cause I need your love and you know I'm gonna follow you
I know, I know, I know you got the key
You know, you know, you know that it's for me
Well, I think that we should try it out to see, yeah
Curiosity
So don't break me tonight, this is crazy love
And you know I'm gonna follow you home
Through the rain
Cause I need your love, yes, I need your love
So don't break me tonight, this is crazy love
And you know I'm gonna follow you home
Through the rain
Cause I need your love, yes, I need your love
Will never let me go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Curiosity will never let me go
Oh oh oh, oh
Oh oh oh, oh
Oh
The lyrics of Carly Rae Jepsen's Curiosity demonstrate the human nature of being addicted to someone who is not good for us. The singer is acknowledging that this person has control over them, but they still choose to engage in the relationship due to their curiosity and longing for love. The line, "sick with love, sick like a disease," shows that the singer knows the relationship is unhealthy, but they can't seem to break away from it. The phrase "curiosity will never let me go" represents the singer's desperate need to find out what will happen between them and the person they are obsessed with.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "I know, I know, I know you got the key, and you know, you know, you know that it's for me." This line is an admission that the singer is not in control of their own destiny and that the object of their obsession holds the key to their happiness. The line "don't break me tonight, this is crazy love" is also significant because it shows that the singer recognizes that their love for this person is irrational and potentially self-destructive.
Overall, the lyrics of Curiosity portray a passionate but doomed relationship where one partner holds all the power while the other struggles to maintain their self-respect and remain in control. The song is a reminder that sometimes, despite our best efforts, we become addicted to people who do not treat us well, and it can be challenging to break away from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Break a bone
Intentionally hurting someone emotionally or physically.
Got me on my knees
Feeling powerless and defeated by the person's actions.
You break my heart just to watch it bleed
The person hurts the singer just for their own amusement.
I'm sick with love
The artist is so in love that it's making them unwell.
Sick, like a disease
The love has become a harmful affliction.
Don't call me up just so I can please you
The person only contacts the singer when they want something from them.
I can't stand the way you're smiling
The person's insincere smile bothers the singer.
I can't stand the way I'm lying
The artist is tired of pretending everything is okay.
I know, I know, I know you got the key
The person has control over the artist's emotions and actions.
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
The person knows they have the artist wrapped around their finger.
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me, but
The person is trying to make it seem like the singer has a choice, when really they have the power.
Curiosity will never let me go
The artist can't resist their desire to be with the person, even though they know it's not good for them.
Look at me
The singer is feeling rejected and alone.
Left here in the corner
The singer feels isolated and forgotten.
Stupid girl, I really tried to warn her
The singer is disappointed in themselves for letting themselves get into this situation.
Walked the streets all night until you came around
The artist is obsessed with the person and will go to great lengths to be with them.
Knew that you would come before you ever even made a sound
The artist is so attuned to the person's behavior that they can predict when they'll show up.
So don't break me tonight
The singer is begging the person not to hurt them again.
This is crazy love
The singer knows the love they feel is irrational and harmful.
And you know I'm gonna follow you home
The artist will do anything to stay close to the person they love.
Through the rain
The artist will endure hardship to be with the person.
Cause I need your love
The artist is addicted to the person's affection.
Will never let me go
The singer knows they can't resist their curiosity and attraction to the person.
Curiosity will never let me go
The artist is drawn to the person by an irresistible force.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Ryan Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yuanjencheng7926
Break a bone
下定決心
Got me on my knees
我舉手投降
You break my heart
你傷了我的心
Just to watch it bleed
只為了看著它淌血
I'm sick with love
我因愛而病
Sick like a diease
難過得猶如真實的病痛
Don't call me up
別喚醒我
Just so I can please you
唯有這樣我才能滿足你
I can't stand the way you're smiling
我無法忍受你還笑得出來
I can't stand the way I'm lying
我無法忍受我正說著謊言
I know, I know, I know you got the key
我明白，我明白，我明白你已得到了鑰匙
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
而你明白，你明白，你明白那是屬於我的
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me but
你不能決定，你明白能決定的人是我，但
Curiosity will never let me go
好奇心絕不會讓我離去
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離去
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Look at me
看著我
Left here in the corner
位於左邊那個角落
Stupid girl
愚蠢的女孩
I really tried to warn her
我真的曾試著警告她
Walked the streets all night
整夜遊蕩在街頭
Until you came around
直到你的來臨
Knew that you would come
我知道你會出現
Before you ever even made a sound
即使是在你發出聲響之前
I know, I know, I know you got the key
我明白，我明白，我明白你已得到了鑰匙
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
而你明白，你明白，你明白那是屬於我的
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me but
你不能決定，你明白能決定的人是我，但
Curiosity will never let me go
好奇心絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
So don't break me tonight
所以，別在今晚傷害我
This is crazy love
這是場瘋狂的愛情
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
Through the rain
你明白我將會冒著雨 隨你回家
Cause I need your love
因為我需要你的愛
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
而你明白我將會隨你回家
Cause I need your love and you know I'm going to follow you...
因為我需要你的愛而你明白我將會跟隨著你…
I know, I know, I know you got the key
我明白，我明白，我明白你已得到了鑰匙
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
而你明白，你明白，你明白那是屬於我的
Well I think that we should try it out to see yeah
我認為我們也許可以試試看
Curiosity
好奇心
So don't break me tonight
所以，別在今晚傷害我
This is crazy love
這是場瘋狂的愛情
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
Through the rain
你明白我將會冒著雨 隨你回家
Cause I need your love
因為我需要你的愛
Yes I need your love
沒錯，我需要你的愛
So don't break (don't break) me tonight (me tonight)
所以，別在今晚(別在今晚)傷害我(傷害我)
This is crazy love
這是場瘋狂的愛情
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
你明白我將會冒著雨
Through the rain
隨你回家
Cause I need your love
因為我需要你的愛
Yes I need your love
沒錯，我需要你的愛
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh Curiosity will never let me go
Uh oh 好奇心絕不會讓我離開
@mariusdressler2509
The keyboards in this version of the song deserve an award. Distinct voice. Makes me proud to be Canadian.
@alvinacetrndd16
best version of the song. change my mind.
@Aman-gc3yy
Yesssss
@justschr
This song is such a crazy mix of emotions wrapped up with an insanely addictive hook.
@johnbaek9820
If the world is a large pie, Carly Rae Jepsen is one of its few real cherries.
@potatotranslator08
still listening to this on 2020. Shame Carly's too underrated, dang it.
@sara_itr9382
This song is so amazing...but...why it was so underrated?? 😭
@Eclipse606
This version of the song is really nice too!
@NO153MUSIC
I love this versión ❤️
@yuanjencheng7926
Break a bone
下定決心
Got me on my knees
我舉手投降
You break my heart
你傷了我的心
Just to watch it bleed
只為了看著它淌血
I'm sick with love
我因愛而病
Sick like a diease
難過得猶如真實的病痛
Don't call me up
別喚醒我
Just so I can please you
唯有這樣我才能滿足你
I can't stand the way you're smiling
我無法忍受你還笑得出來
I can't stand the way I'm lying
我無法忍受我正說著謊言
I know, I know, I know you got the key
我明白，我明白，我明白你已得到了鑰匙
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
而你明白，你明白，你明白那是屬於我的
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me but
你不能決定，你明白能決定的人是我，但
Curiosity will never let me go
好奇心絕不會讓我離去
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離去
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Look at me
看著我
Left here in the corner
位於左邊那個角落
Stupid girl
愚蠢的女孩
I really tried to warn her
我真的曾試著警告她
Walked the streets all night
整夜遊蕩在街頭
Until you came around
直到你的來臨
Knew that you would come
我知道你會出現
Before you ever even made a sound
即使是在你發出聲響之前
I know, I know, I know you got the key
我明白，我明白，我明白你已得到了鑰匙
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
而你明白，你明白，你明白那是屬於我的
It's not up to you, you know it's up to me but
你不能決定，你明白能決定的人是我，但
Curiosity will never let me go
好奇心絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
So don't break me tonight
所以，別在今晚傷害我
This is crazy love
這是場瘋狂的愛情
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
Through the rain
你明白我將會冒著雨 隨你回家
Cause I need your love
因為我需要你的愛
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
而你明白我將會隨你回家
Cause I need your love and you know I'm going to follow you...
因為我需要你的愛而你明白我將會跟隨著你…
I know, I know, I know you got the key
我明白，我明白，我明白你已得到了鑰匙
And you know, you know, you know that it's for me
而你明白，你明白，你明白那是屬於我的
Well I think that we should try it out to see yeah
我認為我們也許可以試試看
Curiosity
好奇心
So don't break me tonight
所以，別在今晚傷害我
This is crazy love
這是場瘋狂的愛情
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
Through the rain
你明白我將會冒著雨 隨你回家
Cause I need your love
因為我需要你的愛
Yes I need your love
沒錯，我需要你的愛
So don't break (don't break) me tonight (me tonight)
所以，別在今晚(別在今晚)傷害我(傷害我)
This is crazy love
這是場瘋狂的愛情
And you know I'm gunna follow you home
你明白我將會冒著雨
Through the rain
隨你回家
Cause I need your love
因為我需要你的愛
Yes I need your love
沒錯，我需要你的愛
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Will never let me go
絕不會讓我離開
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Uh oh Curiosity will never let me go
Uh oh 好奇心絕不會讓我離開