Mr. Curiosity
Lena Lyrics


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Hey Mr. Curiosity
Is it true what they've been saying about you?
Are you killing me?
You took care of the cat already
And for those who think it's heavy
Is it the truth or is it only gossip?

Call it mystery or anything
Just as long as you'd call me
I sent the message on, did you get it when I left it?
See this catastrophic event
It wasn't meant to mean no harm
But to think there's nothing wrong is a problem

I'm looking for love this time
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
Love is a mystery
Mr. Curious
Come back to me

Mr. Waiting, ever patient can't you see
That I'm the same the way you left me
In a hurry to spell check me
And I'm underlined already
In envy green and pencil red
And I've forgotten what you said
Will you stop working for the dead and return

Mr. Curious, well, I need some inspiration
It's my birthday and I cannot find no cause for celebration
The scenario is grave but I'll be braver when you save me
From the situation laden with hearsay

I'm looking for love this time
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
And love is a mystery
Mr. Curiosity
Be Mr. Please
Do come and find me

I'm looking for love this time
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
And trying not to ask why
This love is a mystery
Mr. Curiosity
Be Mr. Please
Do come and find me

Love is blinding when the timing's never right
Oh, who am I to beg for difference
Finding love in just an instant
Well I don't mind




At least I've tried
Well I tried, and I tried

Overall Meaning

The song "Mr. Curiosity" by Lena is a ballad about the uncertainty and confusion that comes along with falling in love. The lyrics address a man who is hesitant to pursue a relationship with the singer, and she entreats him to reveal his true feelings. Throughout the song, she asks whether the rumors she's heard about him are true, and whether he really wants to be with her. She admits that love is a mystery, but still holds out hope that they can find a way to be together.


The chorus is a plea for the man to return to her, to provide inspiration and to help her find love. She talks about her birthday, which should be a time of celebration, but has become overshadowed by her longing for love. The song is filled with metaphors, such as referring to love as a catastrophe, and using pencil marks to symbolize regret and envy. Ultimately, the song expresses the singer's desire for love, and her willingness to try as many times as necessary to find it.


Overall, "Mr. Curiosity" is a poignant exploration of the ups and downs of romance, and the inner turmoil that can come with it. It speaks to anyone who has ever been in love, and wondered whether their feelings are reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Mr. Curiosity
Addressing someone as Mr. Curiosity


Is it true what they've been saying about you?
Asking whether the rumors about that person are true


Are you killing me?
Asking whether the person's actions are hurting her


You took care of the cat already
Implying that the person has already done something that would normally be done later


And for those who think it's heavy
Referring to those who think the situation is serious


Is it the truth or is it only gossip?
Questioning whether the rumors are true or just hearsay


Call it mystery or anything
Describing the situation as something mysterious


Just as long as you'd call me
Asking the person to call her and talk to her about it


I sent the message on, did you get it when I left it?
Asking whether the person received her message


See this catastrophic event
Referring to the rumors as a catastrophic event


It wasn't meant to mean no harm
Suggesting that the rumors may have been unintentional


But to think there's nothing wrong is a problem
Implying that denying the rumors won't solve anything


I'm looking for love this time
Expressing her desire to find love


Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
Suggesting that the search for love is emotionally draining


Love is a mystery
Describing love as something mysterious


Mr. Curious
Referring to the person as Mr. Curious again


Come back to me
Asking the person to come back to her


Mr. Waiting, ever patient can't you see
Referring to herself as waiting and patient


That I'm the same the way you left me
Suggesting that she hasn't changed since they last talked


In a hurry to spell check me
Implying that the person is overly critical of her


And I'm underlined already
Implying that the person has already marked her mistakes


In envy green and pencil red
Describing the corrections in green and red ink


And I've forgotten what you said
Suggesting a lack of communication between the two


Will you stop working for the dead and return
Asking the person to stop worrying about past mistakes and come back to her


Mr. Curious, well, I need some inspiration
Referring to the person as Mr. Curious again and asking for inspiration


It's my birthday and I cannot find no cause for celebration
Expressing sadness that it's her birthday and she has nothing to celebrate


The scenario is grave but I'll be braver when you save me
Describing the situation as serious and needing the person to support her


From the situation laden with hearsay
Describing the situation as being filled with rumors


Be Mr. Please
Asking the person to be her Mr. Please (i.e. her hero)


Do come and find me
Asking the person to come and find her


Love is blinding when the timing's never right
Suggesting that love can be difficult when timing is wrong


Oh, who am I to beg for difference
Questioning why she should expect things to be different


Finding love in just an instant
Suggesting that love can happen quickly


Well I don't mind
Suggesting that she is okay with a quick romance


At least I've tried
Suggesting that she has tried to find love


Well I tried, and I tried
Emphasizing that she has tried to find love




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