The Curse
Monster Squad Lyrics
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No one sees, the pain that's left
They don't care, the pain inside
Behind the shadows, they will hide
Under the gun a boy lies dead
Foreign countries the blood runs red
Political mask force there law
Life has changed for the worse
The nightmare lasts a soldiers curse
It's your life in there hands
Left to die in the sand
With our lives we pay the rich
The lyrics of Monster Squad's song "The Curse" depict the grim reality of war and the suffering it inflicts upon those involved. The opening lines, "Blood rushes in, take your breath, No one sees, the pain that's left," highlight the physical and emotional toll of war, as well as the indifference of those who do not experience it firsthand. The mention of hiding behind shadows represents how the true consequences of war are often concealed or ignored by those not directly affected.
The following lines shift the focus to the tragic fate of a young boy who loses his life in a foreign land, symbolizing the countless lives lost in wars across the world. The reference to "political mask force their law" emphasizes the manipulation and abuse of power in the name of politics. The mention of soldiers paying the price and being destined to fall underlines the high casualty rate and sacrifice endured by those on the frontlines.
The chorus of the song reflects the overarching theme of the song, stating that life has changed for the worse and that the nightmare of war is a constant curse for soldiers. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and abandonment, as the soldiers are left to die in the unforgiving sands of war. The final line, "With our lives we pay the rich," suggests a critique of the economic and political interests that perpetuate wars while ordinary people bear the ultimate cost.
Overall, "The Curse" by Monster Squad offers a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of war, shedding light on the pain, suffering, and systemic injustices faced by soldiers and innocent civilians alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood rushes in, take your breath
A metaphor for the overwhelming and suffocating feeling of pain
No one sees, the pain that's left
The pain is hidden and goes unnoticed by others
They don't care, the pain inside
Others lack empathy or concern for the internal pain
Behind the shadows, they will hide
Those responsible for the pain hide and avoid accountability
Under the gun a boy lies dead
The tragic death of an innocent boy due to violence
Foreign countries the blood runs red
Violence and bloodshed take place in distant lands
Political mask force there law
Politicians and those in power impose their laws while pretending to serve the people
Soldiers pay destined to fall
Soldiers are fated to suffer and sacrifice their lives
Life has changed for the worse
Life has become more negative and difficult
The nightmare lasts a soldier's curse
The traumatic experiences of war haunt and torment soldiers
It's your life in their hands
People's lives are controlled and manipulated by those in power
Left to die in the sand
Abandoned and left to perish in a hostile environment
With our lives we pay the rich
Ordinary people bear the ultimate cost and suffer while the wealthy benefit
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Chris Chapel, Jason Case, Justin Peach, Matthew Kadi, Phil Geck
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