Curse Lyrics – Architects

[Intro]
Ah!
I sold myself on paradise
But I’m giving up on that ghost
‘Cause it keeps me from counting the cost
Moments I’ve loved and I’ve lost
Bow down to the splits in the seconds

[Verse 1]
Did I suffer on? Were the nights too long?
All the echos all so miscalculated
When I’m dead and gone and the race is won
Will everything be less complicated?
[Chorus]
I give you my word
In the times I’ve had enough
I still wish for the worst
As free as a bird
But the days keep crossing off
Heaven came with a curse

[Verse 2]
I’m frozen here I’m paralyzed
Would you pull it outta my throat?
‘Cause I’m tired of burning these boats
Praying to God that I float
Bow down to the splits in the seconds!

[Chorus]
I give you my word
In the times I’ve had enough
I still wish for the worst
As free as a bird
But the days keep crossing off
Heaven came with a curse

[Post-Chorus]
I won’t pretend to know my end
The credits roll I’m afraid it’s
The end of the earth
‘Cause the days keep crossing off
Heaven came with a curse!

[Bridge]
You give me a conscience I’ll give you a crisis
Hard times but I’d rather see this than be blinded
Breakdown what’s behind us
Darkness only cares what the light does!

[Pre-Chorus]
I give you my word
In the times I’ve had enough
I still wish for the worst
As free as a bird
But the days keep crossing off
Heaven came with a curse

[Chorus]
I give you my word
In the times I’ve had enough
I still wish for the worst
As free as a bird
But the days keep crossing off
Heaven came with a curse

[Post-Chorus]
I won’t pretend to know my end
The credits roll I’m afraid it’s
The end of the earth
‘Cause the days keep crossing off
Heaven came with a curse!

[Outro]
Heaven came with a curse!

[Intro]
The lyrics convey disillusionment with the pursuit of an idealized version of life (“paradise”). The speaker acknowledges their mistakes (“counting the cost”) and reflects on both cherished and painful experiences (“Moments I’ve loved and I’ve lost”).

[Verse 1]
The verse 1 expresses contemplation on past struggles and uncertainties about the future. The speaker questions whether death brings an end to complexity and miscalculations in life.

[Chorus]
The chorus conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance of fate. Despite enduring hardships, the speaker still desires the worst outcomes, feeling trapped in a cycle where each passing day brings further disillusionment.

[Verse 2]
The verse 2 depict a feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward (“frozen” and “paralyzed”). The speaker desires liberation from their current situation, symbolized by removing the metaphorical obstruction from their throat.

[Chorus]
These lines convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of hardship. Despite enduring difficulties, the speaker continues to hope for the worst, feeling trapped in a cycle where each passing day brings further challenges.

[Post-Chorus]
The lyrics express uncertainty about the future and a fear of impending doom. The speaker acknowledges their lack of control over their destiny as time passes, suggesting that even heaven may bring its own challenges.

[Bridge]
These lines depict a trade-off between conscience and crisis, implying that confronting difficulties is preferred over ignorance. They suggest the importance of introspection and reveal the indifferent nature of darkness compared to light.

[Pre-Chorus]
These lines express a paradoxical sentiment of giving assurance while harboring negative thoughts. Despite yearning for freedom (“free as a bird”), the burden of life persists, suggesting that paradise brings its own challenges.

[Chorus]
These lines capture a complex emotional state. Despite feeling burdened (“times I’ve had enough”), the speaker paradoxically desires adversity (“wish for the worst”) while yearning for freedom. However, they recognize the ongoing challenges in life.

[Post-Chorus]
These lines express uncertainty about the future and a fear of impending doom. The speaker acknowledges their lack of control over their destiny as time passes, suggesting that even heaven may bring its own challenges.