Black Curses
Communiqué Lyrics

I was a lonely punk kid
At one point in time, I was a young person that felt isolated and different from others with interests in punk rock music.

I sang you songs with a lump in my throat
I expressed myself through music with a feeling of emotion caught in my throat.

With my knees growing weak
As I sang and performed my music, my body felt feeble from the overwhelming emotion.

From the saddest brown eyes that I've ever seen
I looked into the eyes of someone and saw profound sorrow and sadness.

Pull me in, pull me deeper
I desire to be drawn closer and closer to someone or something, to be fully immersed.

My dark Rosaline
A metaphorical reference to a lover or muse that is adored and cherished for their individuality and depth.

I was awake while you traced our names on my back
I recall a moment in time when someone traced our names on my skin, and I felt a sense of intimacy and vulnerability.

And reached down and kissed my cheek
In that same moment, this person leaned down and kissed my cheek, further heightening my emotions and connection to them.

Nothing lasts forever, ever
All good things eventually come to an end, no matter how much we wish they could last forever.

Why would I want it to?
Despite the fleeting nature of things, I am content with the way things are and would not want them to last forever.

Kiss and make it better, better
A physical act of affection could mend the current situation and make it more tolerable.

But I'm bleeding down my chin
I am currently experiencing physical pain, probably from biting my lip too hard.

Biting on my lip
Metaphorically, I am trying to hold back something, to prevent it from escaping, indicating a sense of self-control and suffering.

You could be tired with me
We could both be exhausted and drained together, and it would be okay because we have each other.

You can be wicked if you please
It is acceptable to embrace the darker aspects of ourselves and our desires if it brings us pleasure and liberation.

I would have stayed with you while
If given the opportunity, I would have supported and strengthened someone through their moments of weakness and self-doubt.

You had your first taste of bitter defeat
When someone suffers a significant setback, the pain can be overwhelming and draining, yet it also offers an opportunity for growth and development.

The absurdity of you questioning my loyalties
It seems ridiculous to me that you would question my commitment and dedication to our bond, especially after all we’ve been through together.

To you ravens and thieves
A reference to those who would wish us harm and who do not have our best intentions at heart.

There's no turning back now
We have reached a point of no return, and we must face the consequences of our actions and decisions.

We’ve had our last of last chances
So many chances have been given, and now we have no more opportunities to make things right.

And all that is left to say for us now
There is no more to be said, only acceptance of what has happened.

Are these black, black curses
The only remaining sentiment is one of anger and resentment towards the situation.

You could be tired with me
We could both be feeling the weight and burdens of life together, without judgment or criticism.

You can be wicked if you please
There is no need to hide aspects of ourselves that may be deemed dark or negative, as it is natural and normal for everyone to experience this part of themselves.

I won't sleep
I am unwilling to let my guard down or rest, as I feel the weight of my emotions too heavily.

I won't sleep
Reaffirmation of my determination and steadfastness in the face of difficulty.

I won't sleep
Continued insistence on not letting myself fall into a sense of complacency or burnout.

I won't sleep
Final statement of unwavering commitment to staying alert, aware, and present in my life.