The Curse
Yoakam Dwight Lyrics
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Don't you have
a single moment's peace
Just walk through the darkness
With fears that are deep
And don't you even sleep
Don't you smile
happy thoughts for a while
'Til teardrops and sadness
Both go out of style
No, don't you even smile
Chorus:
These are the things
I wish for you
Deep in my heart
How I hope they come true
And then you'll know
When bad turns to worse
What it's like to live
under love's curse
Chorus
Don't you try
To have a single
Thought that goes by
Without being haunted
By memories like mine
No, don't you even try
The lyrics of Yoakam Dwight's "The Curse" express a deep sense of pain and sadness, encapsulating the feelings of someone who has been deeply hurt by love. The song is a plea to the person who has caused this pain, wishing upon them the same curse of heartbreak and longing that the singer is experiencing. The refrain "Don't you sleep, don't you have a single moment's peace" communicates the turmoil and restlessness that the singer is experiencing, while the line "Just walk through the darkness with fears that are deep" evokes a sense of hopelessness and despair.
The second verse of the song continues in a similar vein, with the singer urging the object of their pain not to try and forget or move on from what has happened, but to continue to feel the weight of their actions. The chorus is a stark reminder of the power of the emotions that the singer is experiencing, wishing that the person who has caused them such anguish will understand the full extent of their pain. The final line of the chorus, "What it's like to live under love's curse," is a powerful statement about the all-consuming nature of heartbreak and the ways in which it can shape a person's life.
Overall, "The Curse" is a deeply emotional and powerful song that delves into the complex emotions of love and loss. Through its lyrics, it communicates the intense pain and longing that can arise from a broken heart, while also touching on the ways in which these emotions can shape a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you sleep
I hope you suffer from insomnia and can't find a moment's rest
Don't you have
a single moment's peace
I want you to be constantly tormented and troubled without any relief
Just walk through the darkness
With fears that are deep
May you always feel lost and scared in the darkness of life
And don't you even sleep
May your sleeplessness be never-ending
Don't you smile
I wish for all your happiness to be stripped away
Don't you have
happy thoughts for a while
I want you to be unable to experience joy even for a moment
'Til teardrops and sadness
Both go out of style
May you always be filled with sadness and tears that never end
No, don't you even smile
I hope your face never lights up with a smile again
Chorus:
These are the things
I wish for you
Deep in my heart
How I hope they come true
These are my deepest desires for your life, and I hope they are fulfilled
And then you'll know
When bad turns to worse
What it's like to live
under love's curse
Once you experience the true pain of love's curse, you will understand your own suffering
Chorus
These are my deepest desires for your life, and I hope they are fulfilled
Don't you try
To have a single
Thought that goes by
Without being haunted
By memories like mine
May my memory always haunt you, and may you never have a moment's peace from it
No, don't you even try
May you always be tormented by my memory
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM
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