Curse
Paley Francis Lyrics
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That's okay, I'll bring my foot on your daisy chain
I'll have a drink from your jugular vein
I'll unleash my cats on your salty brain
Hey, I put a curse on you
Wait, I will get back at you
Hate is seeping from skin
But I didn't know she'd be beautiful
How could I know
She'd be a devotee, a real tullabelle
Chase worker bee, oh lonely me
My tears turn to wine as I held you close
And I stained your cold white skin, so fine
Hey, I put a curse on you
Wait, I will get back at you
Hate is dropping from my skin
Love made me burst into tears
Hey, I put a curse on you
Wait, I will get back at you
Hate is dropping from my skin
Love made me burst into tears
Hey, I put a curse on you
Hey, I put a curse on you
Hey, I put a curse on you
I put a curse on you
The opening lines of "Curse" by Paley Francis speak about someone who has caused harm or betrayal but has managed to get away without facing the consequences. Despite this, the singer makes it clear that they will not let it slide and will retaliate with a curse. The violent imagery of drinking from the person's jugular vein and unleashing cats on their brain creates a sense of vengeance that the singer seeks.
The second verse reveals that the singer's hurt comes from a romantic relationship gone wrong. They are still in love with someone who has moved on to someone new, causing the singer to feel lonely and resentful of their new partner's beauty and devotion. The singer's tears turn into wine as they hold this person close, but even this moment of intimacy is tainted by the anger and hurt that still linger.
The chorus repeats the singer's vow to put a curse on the person who has wronged them, emphasizing the emotional weight of the situation. The final repetition of "I put a curse on you" is a powerful declaration of agency, suggesting that the singer is taking control of the situation and finding a way to heal from the pain they have experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
You got away, but your stink remains
Although you managed to escape, the unpleasant aftermath of your presence still lingers
That's okay, I'll bring my foot on your daisy chain
It's fine, I'll take revenge on you and destroy everything that you hold dear
I'll have a drink from your jugular vein
I'll extract whatever I can from you and use it to harm you further
I'll unleash my cats on your salty brain
I'll use everything in my power to cause you pain and misery
Hey, I put a curse on you
I'm using my supernatural powers to inflict harm on you
Wait, I will get back at you
I'm taking my time to plan and execute my revenge on you
Hate is seeping from skin
I'm overflowing with anger and resentment towards you
Love made me burst into tears
The love I had for you has now turned into sorrow and despair
But I didn't know she'd be beautiful
I didn't anticipate that someone who would cause so much heartache could also be so physically attractive
How could I know
It was impossible for me to predict this outcome
She'd be a devotee, a real tullabelle
She's now devoted to you and is loyal to a fault
Chase worker bee, oh lonely me
She's now focused on pleasing you and I'm left feeling lonely and forgotten
My tears turn to wine as I held you close
The emotions I felt when I was with you were so strong that they transformed into something different
And I stained your cold white skin, so fine
The intensity of my feelings towards you led to me unintentionally leaving a mark on you
Hey, I put a curse on you
I will continue to use my powers to cause you harm
Hate is dropping from my skin
My negative emotions towards you are now all-consuming and impossible to ignore
Love made me burst into tears
My feelings for you were so intense that they have led to me feeling immense sadness and pain
Hey, I put a curse on you
My vendetta against you continues
I put a curse on you
I'm determined to make sure that you suffer the same way that I did
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@vincentpjones1
Spot on!! Love this song so much. I'm a fan of Reid, but what a brilliant career Black Francis has had. Another wonderful moment from my musical idol......
@chiamo60
Perfect coupling of voices, performers - love this record!
@barrijillzahn444
Amazing- Awesome-Fills me with frisson and thrills and chills and sardonic humour - love Francis Adore Reid - a Dynamic Duo Of Doom- This is Barri Jill Zahn going under the name of Loca Lulu- I want the world to know my passion for this duo- BUY THIS SONG NOW or live with regret forever- this is special - this is musical history this is like Kerouac and Burroughs together in a band- BUY IT NOW- you have been told
@tapper1477
Really good, you guys.
@StephenAndrew777
I love that I have no idea what the hell he's talking about.
@canisbarker4909
Really, are we this desperate for entertainment?