The project of drummer and singer Nick Rattigan and guitarist Jacob Rubeck, Surf Curse formed in Reno in 2013, issuing their first album, Buds, later that June. An EP, Sad Boys, appeared in October, after which the band relocated to L.A., where they began to establish themselves in the city's vibrant underground scene. By 2017, they'd reemerged as part of the Danger Collective and released their second album, Nothing Yet. An update on the simplistic style of their debut, Surf Curse's sound began to soften somewhat as they explored new tones and slightly more complex song structures. This trend carried over to their third LP, 2019's Heaven Surrounds You, which was inspired by Rattigan and Rubeck's favorite cult movies.
Strange
Surf Curse Lyrics
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Breaking the habits of darker days
And it's so cool
Hiding behind the scarlet moon
Where I don't understand it
A jester in the show
Like a cruel dark magic
I guess I'll never know
Why it's so strange
Used to laugh but now it's pain
And it's so cruel
On the other side of the scarlet moon
There's a big black magic
Ripping away your tomb
So pure, it's tragic
That we'll never stay in tune
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never wanted to
Falling upwards over and over
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never wanted to
Falling upwards over and over
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
And it's so strange
The opening lines of Surf Curse's "Strange" paint a picture of someone trying to break free from old habits and darker days. The singer is aware of the change and acknowledges how strange it is to feel different. The use of the word "cool" implies that the change is favorable or desirable, however the line "hiding behind the scarlet moon" suggests that it came with some cost. The scarlet moon symbolizes magic and mystery, but it also represents danger and instability. The singer is confused about the situation and compares themselves to a jester in a show. They feel like they are being manipulated by dark magic and will never fully understand what's going on.
The second verse continues with the theme of change, but this time it's not as positive. The singer used to laugh, but now it's causing them pain. The scarlet moon makes another appearance, but this time it's emphasized as the source of a "big black magic" that's tearing things apart. The line "ripping away your tomb" implies that something has died or been lost, and there's a sense of tragedy that comes with it. The last two lines of the verse reinforce the fact that things aren't in tune anymore, there's a sense of disconnect that's causing emotional turmoil.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the change is unexpected and unwanted. The use of "manic" suggests that the singer feels out of control, like they're falling upwards and running through fire. Yet, despite the chaos, they find comfort in the fact that they're not alone and that they can experience this with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
And it's so strange
It's incredibly odd and confusing
Breaking the habits of darker days
Moving away from negative patterns and behaviors from the past
And it's so cool
It's impressive and admirable
Hiding behind the scarlet moon
Protecting oneself by staying out of reach or sight
Where I don't understand it
In a place of confusion and uncertainty
A jester in the show
Playing a role, perhaps one that is not entirely genuine
Like a cruel dark magic
Something that is harmful and mysterious
I guess I'll never know
Accepting the fact that some things are unknowable
Why it's so strange
Questioning the bizarre nature of it all
Used to laugh but now it's pain
What was once enjoyable is now causing emotional distress
And it's so cruel
It's terrible and heartless
On the other side of the scarlet moon
In a distant or unreachable place
There's a big black magic
There is something dark and mysterious at play
Ripping away your tomb
Destroying something that was once safe and protected
So pure, it's tragic
Something that is incredibly good, but also sad because it may be lost
That we'll never stay in tune
We'll never be able to perfectly align or connect
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never expected to be so mentally unbalanced
I never wanted to
This is not something I desired or intended
Falling upwards over and over
Continuously reaching for something without necessarily making progress
Running through fire with you
Going through something difficult together
Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC.
Written by: Henry Dillon, Jacob Rubeck, Nicholas Rattigan, Noah Kohll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sageahhhh
And it's so strange
Breaking the habits of darker days
And it's so cool
Hiding behind the scarlet moon
Where I don't understand it
A jester in the show
Like a cruel dark magic
I guess I'll never know
Why it's so strange
Used to laugh but now it's pain
And it's so cruel
On the other side of the scarlet moon
There's a big black magic
Ripping away your tomb
So pure, it's tragic
That we'll never stay in tune
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never wanted to
Falling upwards over and over
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never wanted to
Falling upwards over and over
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
And it's so strange
@lobo2518
Babe wake up, Surf Curse uploaded a new song.
@sageahhhh
And it's so strange
Breaking the habits of darker days
And it's so cool
Hiding behind the scarlet moon
Where I don't understand it
A jester in the show
Like a cruel dark magic
I guess I'll never know
Why it's so strange
Used to laugh but now it's pain
And it's so cruel
On the other side of the scarlet moon
There's a big black magic
Ripping away your tomb
So pure, it's tragic
That we'll never stay in tune
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never wanted to
Falling upwards over and over
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Never thought that I could be so manic
I never wanted to
Falling upwards over and over
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
Running through fire with you
And it's so strange
@eljuegodeldineroylaruleta1554
Love from Mexico🇲🇽☮️✌🏽
@lukasleon6193
You guys are the best!❤
@LuisGamer7u7
I can simply say that I am in love with your work <3
@marlonmorales3000
Me encanta como evolucionan 🖤
@InfamousIssacAngel23
Another classic!
@CatMoo420
surf curse 🙌
@kennyashton8015
Yesss my fav bandd
@elisabeths1966
this is my favorite in this album, loveee!!!