The Curse
Unveiling Hidden Desires: The Curse by Agnes Obel Explained
Lyrics
And the people went into their hide, they oh
The people retreated to a concealed place
From the start they didn't know exactly why, why
Initially unaware of the reason
Winter came and made it so all look alike, look alike
Winter arrived, causing uniformity in appearance
Underneath the grass would grow, aiming at the sky
Nature continued to grow despite limitations
It was swift, it was just, another wave of a miracle
A sudden, just occurrence, another extraordinary event
But no one, nothing at all would go for the kill
No entity or thing intended harm
If they called on every soul in the land, on the moon
If everyone united, they might discover a hidden advantage
Only then would they know a blessing in disguise
Only then would they recognize a disguised positive outcome
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
A negative force controlled near the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Optimism increased, a desire for a different life grew
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
A repetition emphasizing the grip of the curse by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Continued growth of hope for a better life
Tell me now of the very souls that look alike, look alike
Reference to similar-looking souls, lacking individuality
Do you know the stranglehold covering their eyes?
Questioning awareness trapped by a powerful influence
If I call on every soul in the land, on the moon
Hypothetical scenario of uniting everyone for insight
Tell me if I'll ever know a blessing in disguise
Asking if there's a chance to recognize hidden benefits
The curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
Reiteration of the curse's dominance near the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Hope persisted, longing for a transformed life
And the curse ruled from the underground down by the shore
Restating the grip of the curse by the shore
And their hope grew with a hunger to live unlike before
Hope continued to grow, desiring a changed existence
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