In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I've got the gift of one liners
And you've got the curse of curves
And with this gift I compose words
And the question that comes forward
Are you perspiring from the irony
Or sweating to these lyrics
And this just in
You're a dead fit
But my wit won't allow it
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
I want someone provocative and talkative
But it's so hard when you're shallow as a shower
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
Her bone structure screams
"Touch her! Touch her!"
And she's got the curse of curves
So with the combination of my gift with one liners
And my way
My way with words
It seems I'm too hip to keep tight lipped
And you're on the gossip team
You're making something out of nothing
And jealousy's the cousin, the cousin of greed
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
I want someone provocative and talkative
But it's so hard when you're shallow as a shower
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
Her bone structure screams (I want someone)
"Touch her! Touch her!"
And she's got the curse, the curse of (I want someone)
From what I've heard with skin you'll win
We all have teeth that can bite underneath
To where the reality grows
Yeah, that's where mine go
That's where mine go
We all have teeth that can bite underneath
To where the reality grows
Yeah that's where mine go
Where the reality grows
From what I've heard with skin you'll win
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
I want someone provocative and talkative
But it's so hard when you're shallow as a shower
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
Her bone structure screams (I want someone)
"Touch her! Touch her!"
And she's got the curse, the curse of (I want someone)
From what I've heard with skin you'll win
With skin you'll win
Skin you'll win
And you've got the curse of curves
And with this gift I compose words
And the question that comes forward
Are you perspiring from the irony
Or sweating to these lyrics
And this just in
You're a dead fit
But my wit won't allow it
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
I want someone provocative and talkative
But it's so hard when you're shallow as a shower
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
Her bone structure screams
"Touch her! Touch her!"
And she's got the curse of curves
So with the combination of my gift with one liners
And my way
My way with words
It seems I'm too hip to keep tight lipped
And you're on the gossip team
You're making something out of nothing
And jealousy's the cousin, the cousin of greed
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
The inside lingo had me at hello
And we go where the money goes
I want someone provocative and talkative
But it's so hard when you're shallow as a shower
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
Her bone structure screams (I want someone)
"Touch her! Touch her!"
And she's got the curse, the curse of (I want someone)
From what I've heard with skin you'll win
We all have teeth that can bite underneath
To where the reality grows
Yeah, that's where mine go
That's where mine go
We all have teeth that can bite underneath
To where the reality grows
Yeah that's where mine go
Where the reality grows
From what I've heard with skin you'll win
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
I want someone provocative and talkative
But it's so hard when you're shallow as a shower
And from what I've heard with skin you'll win
Her bone structure screams (I want someone)
"Touch her! Touch her!"
And she's got the curse, the curse of (I want someone)
From what I've heard with skin you'll win
With skin you'll win
Skin you'll win
Lyrics submitted by aplc4miead
The Curse of Curves Lyrics as written by Jeff Czum Fernando Cimato
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I'm not sure if I'm just projecting or if this is what the song is about...but I think this guy is singing about a girl who is insanely beautiful but not very deep...so its this on going battle between his mind trying to find something deeper in her (hence the reference to biting past skin to reality...i.e. finding something deeper) and her body (hence the repeated reference to the skin having its own voice)...basically it looks like beauty is going to win out...again i might be projecting cause i'm going through the same thing...
all you pathetic loveblind little emo girls can go fuck yourselves. the lyricist is explaining how he's since he's intelligent and has a "way with words" he wants someone "provocative and talkative" but it's hard for girls to be that way when they're "shallow as a shower". In the end he abandons his scruples about wanting an clever girl and opts for a shallow attractive one: "with skin you'll win", implying that good looks won over intellect. this song isn't about a fit girl that has no confidence and is insecure and shy, it isnt about you
lmao dayummmm, harsh<br /> but the truth hurts. i agree with jefffrusciante.<br />
So I'm 4 years late to the party, but you're wrong. The song is about him having a way with words and the girl being hot. He wants someone provocative and talkative, but HE's too shallow to hold up his end of the deal. Hence why he's sleeping with the other three girls at the table & the blue-eyed blonde is looking at him with disgust throughout the official video - which in the end; results in her poisoning him. Because he's basically making her out to be nothing more than attractive & offending her by going off with the other girls. She's deliberately seated at the opposing end of the table for this reason. In the end, for all his "wit", she outsmarted him & in her own way overcame his humiliation. Thanks, bye.
wow ive never even heard the full song yet. these lyrics are amazing!
this song [if you watch the video its claerer] basically is talking about how a guy is cheating on his girlfriend with other girls. it says "You're making something out of nothing And jealousy's the cousin, the cousin of greed" so he's trying to cover it up. the song title kind of gives it away too. CURSE OF CURVES.. basically meaning since your a girl, your cursed because im a male with pick up lines or IVE GOT THE GIFT OF ONELINERS?
It's actually 'Jealousy's the cousin, the cousin of greed' I believe :)
i agree with kassandra, and totally with madde. great song and kinda understand what the singer is talking about.
I think i think he really likes a girl and shes what hes looking for(provocative and talkative), but shes a bit shallow and hes attracted to her anyway.
i love this song so much. ive listened to it a billion times. plus ive pre ordered the cd already. cute is sooo amazing live and ive met shaant and tom who are really nice and give great hugs. anywho.
i think this song is about a girl who usually doesnt get guys and when he's interested in her she shows her true colors. ie. her being shallow and whatnot.
but thats just my opinion.
um i really think its about a guy whos looking for someone who is productive and stuff but he's really shallow and just goes for girls who are good looking.
For those who haven't heard the full song, it's on their PureVolume. It's really awesome, I can't wait until their album comes out!