Curb
Nickelback Lyrics


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Have I gone all too far?
Have I been here before?
If I have let me know
How it goes
Take her place
And I will
See her face
No reason
Let it slide
And I will
Watch her die
To run through fields
To find, and I will
Hold, then lead, then lie
And I will, no I won't

Is it now really time?
Can I just give mine, if
I can simply trade
Deal made

Take her place
And I will
See her face
No reason
Let it slide
And I will

Watch her die
To run through fields
To find, and I will
Hold, then lead, then lie
And I will, no I won't
Run, hide away from me
Desouled, to seek, decide
And I will, no I won't

Run through fields to find
Hold then lead, then lie
And I will
Run, desouled, and
Hold, to heal, to find
And I can't

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nickelback's song "Curb" seem to be expressing a mix of confusion, regret, and dark desires. The opening line of "Have I gone all too far?" suggests that the singer may have crossed some kind of moral or ethical line, but they're not entirely sure. They ask if they've been in this situation before, as if trying to find some kind of precedent or justification for their actions. The next line "If I have, let me know, how it goes" is almost sarcastic, as if they're resigned to the fact that there is no clear right or wrong answer, and they're almost daring someone to tell them otherwise.


The next section of the lyrics "Take her place, and I will see her face" is where things get even darker. It's unclear who "her" is, but the singer seems to be suggesting that they want to harm or even kill this person. The line "no reason, let it slide" implies a callousness towards the consequences of their actions, and the repeated refrain of "watch her die" is chilling. However, just as the song seems to be descending into full-on horror, there's a sudden shift in tone in the next section.


"To run through fields, to find, and I will, hold then lead then lie" seems to express a desire for something pure and innocent, and could be interpreted as a memory or a fantasy of a happier time. The contrast between this section and the previous one emphasizes the singer's inner turmoil and confusion, and makes the lyrics even more poignant.


Overall, "Curb" is a complex and emotionally charged song that explores themes of violence, regret, and nostalgia. The juxtaposition of dark and light imagery creates a sense of tension that keeps the listener engaged, and the raw emotion of the lyrics makes it a powerful piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Have I gone all too far?
Am I going too extreme in my actions?


Have I been here before?
Have I experienced this situation in the past?


If I have let me know
If I have, please inform me.


How it goes
What is the outcome?


Take her place
Step into her situation for me.


And I will
I will do that for you.


See her face
Experience her position.


No reason
There is no logical explanation.


Let it slide
Allow it to happen without intervening.


And I will
I will let it slide.


Watch her die...
Witness her destruction.


To run through fields
Escape and run away.


To find, and I will
Find a safe haven and I will.


Hold, then lead, then lie
Take control and deceive.


And I will...no I won't
Initially agree to do it but then refuse.


Is it now really time?
Is this the right moment?


Can I just give mine, if
Can I give what is mine, if


I can simply trade
I have something to exchange.


Deal made
An agreement is attained.


Run, hide away from me
Escape and avoid me.


Desouled, to seek, decide
Losing oneself in thought to contemplate and choose.


And I will, no I won't
Initially agree to do it but then refuse.


Run through fields to find
Run away to look for answers.


Hold then lead, then lie
Take command and deceive.


And I will
I will do it.


Run, desouled, and...
Escape, losing oneself in thought, and...


Hold, to heal, to find
Take care and recover to seek and discover.


And I can't
But I am unable to do it at this moment.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Michael Douglas Henry Kroeger, Ryan Anthony Peake

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