Curses (lyric Video) - The Crane Wives Instant
Due to its "villainous" or intense emotional tone, "Curses" has become a popular choice for fan-made content in communities like Five Nights at Freddy's (RUIN) and The Owl House . Musical Style
Community discussions often link the song's themes of destructive tempers and subsequent remorse to experiences with neurodivergence or disorders like BPD and bipolar disorder. Curses (Lyric Video) - The Crane Wives
The track is widely interpreted by fans and critics on Genius and Reddit as a deeply personal exploration of inner turmoil and mental health. Due to its "villainous" or intense emotional tone,
The official lyric video for "Curses" by the Grand Rapids-based indie band The Crane Wives was released on May 12, 2021. The video was part of a series celebrating the vinyl release of their albums Foxlore (2016) and Coyote Stories (2015). "Curses" is the sixth track on the Foxlore album , originally released on April 2, 2016. Song Meaning and Themes The official lyric video for "Curses" by the
The lyrics use visceral metaphors—like a "fire in my brain" and a "house full of bones"—to depict a struggle with depression or emotional instability that threatens to consume the narrator.
A central theme is the narrator's request for their partner to "stay" even as they "fall apart". This highlights a paradox of feeling unlovable or "toxic" while simultaneously longing for connection and redemption.