The Curse
Preacher and The Knife Lyrics


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Curse of the gods the evil eye hoodoo
Place a spell on someone who has wronged you
You have removed my acquaintances far from me
You have made me an objection of loathing to them
I am shut in and I cannot go out
My curses 888
Omen, death will slay with its wings
You have taken for my closest friends
And made me repulsive to them
I am confined and I cannot escape
My curses 888
Serpent bite open door of sin
Blood on thy hands open door of sin
Serpent bite open door of sin
Blood on thy hands open door of sin
Serpent bite open door of sin
The spirits command the Oracle mind vessel for the dead
Dark art invisible forces unfortunate events
Smitten beaten battered torn
I prick the as a blade suffer now I will not wait
With this knife I seal your fate
Razors so sharp and made of steel
I strike you down the cuts you feel
Smitten beaten battered torn
I hex you now your pain is born
You have caused my companions to shun me
You made me a horror to them
I am shut in so I cannot escape




My curse is 888
My curse is 888

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Curse" by Preacher and The Knife portray the emotions and actions of a person who has been wronged and seeks revenge through curses and hexes. The opening lines suggest a belief in supernatural powers, such as the curse of gods and the evil eye hoodoo, as a way to place a spell on someone who has caused harm. The singer laments how their acquaintances have been taken away from them, and they have become an object of disgust and loathing to these people. They feel confined and unable to escape from this situation, leading them to express their curses multiple times.


The following verses intensify the theme of revenge and the desire for the wrongdoer to suffer. The serpent bite and blood on the hands signify the entrance to sin, implying that the person being cursed is responsible for their own downfall. The lyrics then mention the command of spirits and the use of dark arts to bring about unfortunate events in the target's life. The verses also include references to physical violence, with phrases like "smitten beaten battered torn" and "razors so sharp and made of steel." The singer seals the target's fate with a knife, inflicting pain upon them as retribution.


Line by Line Meaning

Curse of the gods the evil eye hoodoo
The power of higher beings and supernatural forces used to inflict harm upon someone


Place a spell on someone who has wronged you
Enchanting someone who has harmed you as a form of revenge


You have removed my acquaintances far from me
You have alienated me from my friends and acquaintances


You have made me an objection of loathing to them
You have made me detestable and repulsive in their eyes


I am shut in and I cannot go out
I am trapped and unable to escape from this situation


My curses 888
The intensity and potency of my curses are at its peak


Omen, death will slay with its wings
A foreboding sign that death will swiftly and mercilessly take its toll


You have taken for my closest friends
You have stolen away my dearest companions


And made me repulsive to them
And transformed me into something they find utterly repelling


I am confined and I cannot escape
I am imprisoned and there is no way for me to break free


Serpent bite open door of sin
A serpent's bite unlocks the gate to wickedness


Blood on thy hands open door of sin
Your hands stained with blood serve as the key to indulge in sinful acts


The spirits command the Oracle mind vessel for the dead
Supernatural entities control the conduit of knowledge for deceased souls


Dark art invisible forces unfortunate events
The sinister practice of hidden powers resulting in unfortunate occurrences


Smitten beaten battered torn
Struck, beaten, bruised, and torn apart


I prick thee as a blade suffer now I will not wait
I inflict pain upon you like a sharp blade, and I won't delay your suffering any longer


With this knife I seal your fate
Using this knife, I ensure your destiny is sealed


Razors so sharp and made of steel
Extremely sharp razors crafted from solid steel


I strike you down the cuts you feel
I strike you down, and you feel the agonizing cuts


Smitten beaten battered torn
Struck, beaten, bruised, and torn apart


I hex you now your pain is born
I cast a curse upon you, and now your suffering begins


You have caused my companions to shun me
You have driven away and isolated me from my companions


You made me a horror to them
You turned me into something terrifying and horrifying in their eyes


I am shut in so I cannot escape
I am trapped and there is no way for me to break free


My curse is 888
The intensity and potency of my curse are at its peak


My curse is 888
The intensity and potency of my curse are at its peak




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Written by: Michael Williams

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Clemens Ottawa

so good. Where are you guys. The world need more Preacher and the Knife-Music.

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