My Curse

Killswitch Engage

About My Curse

"My Curse" is a song by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage, the song is released as the first single from their fourth album As Daylight Dies. It reached #21 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, surpassing the band's last breakthrough single "The End of Heartache". The music video was directed by Lex Halaby, who has also directed videos for Hoobastank and Mudvayne. It is also one of the band's most well known songs.


Year:
2006
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I watch you walk away
Helpless with nothing to say
I strain my eyes
Hoping to see you again

This is my curse
The longing
This is my curse
Time
This is my curse
The yearning
This is my curse

There is love
Burning to find you
Will you wait for me?
Will you desire?

Your silence haunts me
But still I hunger for you

This is my curse
The wanting
This is my curse
Time
This is my curse
The needing
This is my curse

There is love
Burning to find you
Will you wait for me?

Still I want
Still I ache
But still I wait

To see you again
Dying inside
These walls
Dying inside
These walls

And I see your face
In these tears
In these tears
And I see your face

There is love
There is love
There is love
There is love
There is love
There is love
There is love
There is love

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Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1999 after the disbanding of Overcast and Aftershock. Killswitch Engage's current lineup consists of vocalist Jesse Leach, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz, and drummer Justin Foley. The band has released five studio albums and one DVD. more »

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Written by: Adam Dutkiewicz, Howard Jones, Joel Stroeztzel, Justin Foley, Mike D'Antonio

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Album Classification
"My Curse" is a song by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage, and it was included in their fourth studio album, "As Daylight Dies", which was released in 2006.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of Metalcore, which is a subgenre of heavy metal combining elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk.
Chart Performance
"My Curse" is one of Killswitch Engage's most successful songs, peaking at #21 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #32 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Song's Length
The track has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 5 seconds.
In-Game Music
The song is featured in several video games, including Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Burnout Paradise.
Music Video Classification
"My Curse" has a music video that is directed by Lex Halaby, who also directed the band's video for "The Arms Of Sorrow."
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics discuss themes of love and longing, which is somewhat unusual for the metalcore genre.
Soundtrack Classification
The song was used as the official theme song for WWE's New Year's Revolution 2007 event.
Critical Reception
"My Curse" received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its mix of melodic and heavy elements.
Live Performances
The band often performs "My Curse" during their live shows, showcasing its popularity among their fan base.
Band Member Contribution
Adam Dutkiewicz, lead guitarist of the band, has described "My Curse" as a song where all of the band members contributed equally to its creation.
Inspiration Classification
Vocalist Howard Jones acknowledged in interviews that the song was inspired by a relationship he was in at the time.
Vocal Classification
The song showcases the lead singer Howard Jones's vocal range, including his ability to deliver both clean and screamed vocals.

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