Poetry, My Curse: Killswitch Engage Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band known for their intense and emotionally charged music. One of their songs, titled "My Curse", delves into the theme of poetry as a curse. In this note, we will explore the lyrics of the song and delve into the deeper meaning behind the idea of poetry being a curse. The song "My Curse" begins with powerful and intense guitar riffs that set the tone for the emotional journey the lyrics will take us on. The opening screams of the lead vocalist, Jesse Leach, immediately draw the listener in and create a sense of urgency and despair. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of being trapped and tormented by one's own thoughts and emotions.
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The lyrics of the song convey a sense of being trapped and tormented by one's own thoughts and emotions. Leach sings, "I watched you walk away, helplessly, with nothing I could say," conveying a feeling of powerlessness and frustration. This sets the stage for the idea that poetry, in this context, serves as a form of expression for the internal struggle faced by the songwriter.
Sunny Day Real Estate to release first song in 14 years on Circa Survive split
Circa Survive and Sunny Day Real Estate will be releasing a split on Record Store Day (April 19) that features new, exclusive tracks from both bands. The new SDRE song is titled “Lipton Witch,” and will be the band’s first new song since the release of their 2000 album, The Rising Tide. Circa Survive’s track is called “Bad Heart,” and was recorded after the release of their latest album, Violent Waves .
You can check out the album artwork below, which was done by Chris Thompson, who did the art for Sunny Day Real Estate’s Diary and How It Feels To Be Something On releases.
The pressing is limited to 2,400 copies coming out on burgundy vinyl and 100 coming out on clear vinyl.
Read a statement from Brendan Ekstrom of Circa Survive about the split:
“I went to see a few of the Sunny Day Real Estate shows when they toured in 2009 and I knew they’d written and recorded at least one song during that time. I got Jeremy Enigk’s info from a mutual friend and emailed him asking if they had anything planned with the track. I knew they were on a hiatus and I hated the idea of that song never being released. Jeremy spoke with the other guys who all seemed interested to do the split I had I proposed. We had a B-side we’d been sitting on that had a mellower vibe which seemed to balance their more rocking song in a way that another upbeat jam might not have. I couldn’t be more happy that this is happening. I honestly think this one of the best songs Sunny Day has ever written and I’m really happy that fans are going to get to hear it.”
In the chorus, Leach belts out, "This is my curse (the longing), this is my curse (to) all I can say (is) endless torment (within)." These lines highlight the primary theme of the song – the notion that poetry, rather than providing solace or catharsis, further perpetuates the pain within. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of this torment. Throughout the song, Leach wrestles with the idea that the ability to harness poetic expression is both a blessing and a curse. While it allows him to communicate his innermost feelings, it also reinforces his internal turmoil. He sings, "There is no god to ease your sorrows, there is no god to ease your pain," further highlighting the lack of external relief from this internal struggle. As the song progresses, Leach's vocals become more desperate, culminating in the bridge where he cries, "Hear the haunting words, surreal to my ears." Here, we see how the words of poetry, while hauntingly beautiful, only serve to amplify the emotional burden that the songwriter carries. Ultimately, "My Curse" by Killswitch Engage paints a vivid picture of the notion that poetry can sometimes be a curse rather than a blessing. Through powerful lyrics and intense instrumentation, the song explores the internal torment faced by the songwriter, who is trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and longing. This exploration of the dark side of creative expression adds depth and complexity to the overall message of the song..
Reviews for "Finding Hope in the Poetry of Killswitch Engage's Lyrics"
- John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Poetry my curse” by Killswitch Engage. The lyrics lacked depth and the poetry felt forced. It seemed like they were trying too hard to be profound but it just came off as pretentious. The music itself was repetitive and didn't stand out in any way. Overall, I found this song to be uninspiring and forgettable.
- Sarah - 1 star - I have to say, "Poetry my curse" by Killswitch Engage was a complete waste of my time. The lyrics were cliché and lacked any originality. I felt like I had heard these same lines a thousand times before. The instrumentation was nothing special either, just your typical generic metalcore sound. I was expecting more from a band like Killswitch Engage, but this song was a letdown.
- Alex - 2 stars - I really wanted to like "Poetry my curse" by Killswitch Engage, but I just couldn't get into it. The vocals were too harsh and screamed, which made it difficult to understand the lyrics. The melody didn't flow well and felt disjointed. It seemed like the band was trying too hard to be heavy without considering the overall structure of the song. I couldn't connect with it on any level and it left me feeling underwhelmed.
- Emily - 2 stars - "Poetry my curse" by Killswitch Engage didn't live up to my expectations. The vocals were too aggressive for my taste and it overshadowed the music. The lyrics lacked substance and failed to make any meaningful impact. The song felt like a collection of random ideas thrown together without much thought. Overall, I found it to be a forgettable and unremarkable listening experience.