Curtain
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I watched you drive off
Headlights poke through a tiny gap in my curtains
It's all or it's nothing
Two hearts out of sync might line up every few measures
But still we're playing in the wrong key
We're both so naive
Thinking just one of us would get hurt
We should have known both of us would lose in our own way
Secretly hoped it'd be the other




But sometimes nobody wins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of U-know's song "Curtain" explore themes of heartbreak, missed connections, and the realization that both parties involved in a relationship will ultimately suffer. The song starts by describing the singer watching their partner drive away, symbolized by the headlights poking through a gap in the curtains. This image suggests a sense of distance and separation.


The line "It's all or it's nothing" reflects the high stakes and intensity of the relationship. Two hearts that are out of sync may occasionally align, but they are ultimately playing in the wrong key, implying a lack of compatibility. The singer acknowledges their naivety in thinking that only one of them would be hurt, while secretly hoping it would be the other person. This reveals the complexity and conflicting emotions within the relationship.


The final line, "But sometimes nobody wins," captures the sorrowful truth that both parties will suffer the consequences of their failed connection. It conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance that love doesn't always lead to a happy ending.


Overall, "Curtain" delves into the pain, disillusionment, and self-reflection that can come from a failed romantic relationship, emphasizing the universal experience of heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

I watched you drive off
I observed as you left


Headlights poke through a tiny gap in my curtains
The beams of light peep through a small opening in my curtains


It's all or it's nothing
There are only two possibilities, either complete success or total failure


Two hearts out of sync might line up every few measures
Occasionally, two disconnected hearts may briefly align in their actions


But still we're playing in the wrong key
Despite our efforts, we are still not harmonizing well


We're both so naive
Both of us lack experience and wisdom


Thinking just one of us would get hurt
Believing that only one of us would experience pain


We should have known both of us would lose in our own way
We should have been aware that both of us would suffer in our individual manners


Secretly hoped it'd be the other
Hiddenly wishing that the other person would bear the brunt of the consequences


But sometimes nobody wins
However, on certain occasions, there are no winners




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jarrett Wenzel

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