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He was just a city, she's just a dirt road
But that never meant a thing
Running from the country, she needed out but
He held that diamond ring
Cause I can't sit oh I cant talk
I gotta leave this town and run to you
I gotta leave this town and come to you
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
Ha ha ha
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
She barely knew your name
He was such a worry
No need to hurry
Those streets are slick at night
She would never listen
She left it all and headed towards the light
Oh your eyes look tired
But love was all she knew
Screaming out in agony she gave her life for you
Cause I can't sit oh I cant talk
I gotta leave this town and run to you
Curse these nights that speak your name
I gotta leave this town and come to you
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
Ha ha ha
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
She barely knew your name
Cause I can't sit oh I cant talk
I gotta leave this town and run to you
Curse these nights that speak your name
I gotta leave this town and come to you
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
Ha ha ha
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
She barely knew your name
The lyrics of "Curse" describe a story of a young woman who falls in love with a man who is from a different background than her. He is from the city and she is from the country, which is illustrated through the line "He was just a city, she's just a dirt road." Despite their different upbringings, they fall in love and get engaged with a diamond ring. However, something tragic happens and the woman gives her life for the man she loves. The singer, who could be anyone, expresses their feeling of restlessness and desperation to leave their town and run to the person they love. The reference to "Curse these nights that speak your name" could indicate that something is holding them back from being with this person or that they are haunted by the memory of the woman who lost her life.
The song is open to interpretation, but it appears to be about the power of love and the sacrifices that come with it. It is a tragic story with a sense of urgency and desperation running throughout it. The haunting melody and the repetition of the phrase "Break this curse" helps create a feeling of sadness and urgency. The chorus suggests that the singer can't sit or talk, every part of them is focused on leaving town and being with the one they love.
Line by Line Meaning
She barely knew your name
The woman did not have a close relationship with the person being sung about
He was just a city, she's just a dirt road
The man was from an urban setting and the woman was from a rural setting
But that never meant a thing
Describing how their different backgrounds did not cause a problem between them
Running from the country, she needed out but
The woman wanted to leave her small town life for something new
He held that diamond ring
The man was committed to their relationship and had proposed with a ring
Cause I can't sit oh I cant talk
The singer is restless and unable to stay in one place
I gotta leave this town and run to you
The singer wants to be with the person being sung about and will travel to do so
Curse these nights that speak your name
The singer is haunted by thoughts of the person and struggles to sleep
Break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)
The singer wants to break the curse of being apart from their love
Ha ha ha
An expression of frustration and desperation
He was such a worry
The man was worried about the woman's safety and well-being
No need to hurry
The woman did not feel the same urgency as the man
Those streets are slick at night
The man is concerned about the woman's safety on her journey
She would never listen
The woman is determined to follow her heart and be with the man
She left it all and headed towards the light
The woman left behind her old life and went towards a new beginning with the man
Oh your eyes look tired
The man is tired from worrying and missing the woman
But love was all she knew
The woman was willing to risk everything for love
Screaming out in agony she gave her life for you
The woman sacrificed everything to be with the man and start a new life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADITYA CITAWARMAN, ROSS DIBLASIO, OLGA DANIELLE HERMANNIUSSON, JOSEPH DENIS MCKEE
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