The Curse
Out Came the Wolves Lyrics


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When there's vultures circling
There's a fire underneath
We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together
I wont let them kill our dreams we don't owe them anything
We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together forever
The dirt, the curse
No water insight
Too much, too soon
Like a thief in the night
How the hell did we get here?
To the desert of nowhere

I can hear them
I can hear them now
I can see them
I think they're coming down
I can hear them
I can hear them now

When there's vultures circling
There's a fire underneath
We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together
I wont let them kill our dreams, we don't owe them anything
We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together forever

No more recourse
Like rats in a maze
One path one cage
We all die the same

I can hear them
I can hear them now
I know I hear them now

When there's vultures circling
There's a fire underneath
We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together
I wont let them kill our dreams we don't owe them anything
We are the dirt we are the curse
Burning together forever

How the hell did we get here?
To the desert of nowhere

When there's vultures circling
There's a fire underneath
We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together
I wont let them kill our dreams we don't owe them anything




We are the dirt, we are the curse
Burning together forever

Overall Meaning

The song "The Curse" by Out Came the Wolves explores the idea of being trapped in a difficult situation where survival seems improbable. The vultures circling represent the destructive forces that are looming over the singer. The fire underneath is the sense of urgency that is felt in such moments. The lyrics "We are the dirt, we are the curse" imply that the characters feel that they are worthless and doomed to a miserable existence. However, they refuse to give up their dreams and are determined to survive together. The line "Burning together forever" suggests that the characters would rather go down fighting than surrender to their circumstances.


The second verse describes the characters' sense of hopelessness as they navigate through their difficulties. They feel lost in a barren desert with no way out. The line "Too much, too soon" implies that the struggles they face are overwhelming. They hear sounds of what could be their enemies' approach, which intensifies their fear and anxiety. In the third verse, the characters realise that their situation is a trap that they cannot escape. They feel like rats in a maze, forced to follow one path that leads to their demise. The lyrics "We all die the same" emphasise the characters' sense of hopelessness, implying that their efforts are futile in the face of such destructive forces.


Overall, "The Curse" communicates the feelings of helplessness and entrapment that one can experience during challenging times. The characters in the song experience a deep sense of hopelessness, but they cling to their dreams and refuse to give up. The song's lyrics are open to interpretation and allow listeners to relate to the idea of struggling to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

When there's vultures circling
When predators are waiting to attack us


There's a fire underneath
There is something dangerous and threatening happening below the surface


We are the dirt, we are the curse
We are seen as unwanted, abhorrent beings


Burning together
The negative consequences of our actions will affect us all


I wont let them kill our dreams we don't owe them anything
We refuse to let others take away our hopes, as we do not have any obligations to them


No water insight
There is a severe lack of resources


Too much, too soon
There has been an excessive amount of change in a short period of time


Like a thief in the night
The current circumstances have taken us by surprise and without warning


How the hell did we get here?
We are bewildered and baffled by our current situation


To the desert of nowhere
We have ended up in a place of hopelessness and emptiness


I can hear them
We sense that our enemies are close by


I can see them
We believe that our enemies are approaching us


I think they're coming down
We fear that our enemies will attack us soon


No more recourse
We have no more options or solutions to our problems


Like rats in a maze
We are trapped and helpless in a complex and confusing situation


One path one cage
We see no way out and feel completely confined


We all die the same
We are all doomed to a similar fate




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Amber K

I love this song so much!!♡ I'm so glad I became a fan of OCTW, none of their songs have disappointed me so far

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Amber K same ❤

Cailon Delano

I really want to like these guys. maybe they will mature in music a little more AMD I can really dig it. But I do like this album. I see a lot of potential.

Tim Hinton

Kinda reminds me of devour the day

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