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 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. 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. The official lyric video for "Curses" by the
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 Song Meaning and Themes The lyrics use visceral
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.
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.