The Curve is an electro duo consisting of Louis Muylle and Sander Steenhoud… Read Full Bio ↴The Curve is an electro duo consisting of Louis Muylle and Sander Steenhoudt, both hailing from Kortrijk, Belgium. The duo was founded in the summer of 2008. Both members of the duo are still new at all they are doing, but hope to progress further.

The music they make is inspired by the leading electro-house artists, e.g. Daft Punk, Justice, Boys Noize etc. However, due to the little knowledge they have of producing, their first( and thus, current) work is quite amateuristic. Louis is the ambitious part of the duo, Sander is mainly chaotic but quite perfectionistic.

Something Familiar
The Curve Lyrics

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A distant stare, I see myself there deep in the black
But can he see me, of this I'm not sure
It's just a feeling

And you know how those things have got me in trouble before
Yes, you know how those things have got me in trouble before
I thought I saw something familiar
I thought I saw something

He walks my walk and speaks my language all at the same time
But he don't know the half of the hurt that he left behind
No, he don't know the half of the hurt that he left behind
I bet you saw something familiar
I bet you saw something familiar
I bet you saw something

Should I say
Where you been all my life
Should I say
Where you been all my life
Should I say
Where you been all my life
Should I say [Repeat x 4]

No, he don't know the half of the hurt that he left behind [Repeat]

I thought I saw something familiar [Repeat x 4]
I thought I saw something

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in The Curve's song Something Familiar describe a feeling of dissociation and uncertainty when faced with a reflection of oneself. The singer sees a figure in the blackness that looks like them, but they aren't sure if it can see them. This feeling of disconnection is compounded by the line "It's just a feeling," implying that it may be something the singer experiences often, but is unable to fully understand. The second verse suggests that the figure in the darkness may represent a former lover or someone who has caused the singer pain. The line "He walks my walk and speaks my language all at the same time" suggests a sense of familiarity, but the singer is also aware of the hurt this person has caused them, reflected in the line "But he don't know the half of the hurt he left behind."

The repetition of "I thought I saw something familiar" and "Should I say where you been all my life" reinforces the sense of a hazy and uncertain reality. The chorus seems to be a plea to this figure to understand the hurt they've caused, but it's not clear whether they will be heard or understood. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of disorienting ambiguity, both in how the singer sees themselves and in how they engage with others in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

A distant stare, I see myself there deep in the black
I am lost in my thoughts, staring off into a dark void, feeling disconnected from who I am

But can he see me, of this I'm not sure
I am unsure if anyone else can truly understand or see the real me

It's just a feeling
This sense of unfamiliarity and disconnection is an intangible sensation that I can't quite explain

Yes, you know how those things have got me in trouble before
I have made mistakes in the past by trusting my instincts and intuition too blindly

I thought I saw something familiar
I had a brief moment of recognition or familiarity that gave me a sense of comfort or belonging

He walks my walk and speaks my language all at the same time
This person seems to share similar experiences and understandings with me

But he don't know the half of the hurt that he left behind
Despite these similarities, this person cannot empathize with the pain and hurt I have endured

I bet you saw something familiar
You also had a fleeting recognition or familiarity, a feeling that we were somehow connected

Should I say Where you been all my life
I am contemplating expressing my surprise and joy at finding someone who seems to understand me so well

No, he don't know the half of the hurt that he left behind
Despite my moments of connection with this person, there is still a deep sense of pain and trauma that they cannot fully comprehend

I thought I saw something
Despite this conflict, I still have the occasional feeling of recognition and belonging

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TONI HALLIDAY, DEAN GARCIA

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