Gifts and Curses
01. Yellowcard Lyrics

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I try to be strong for her
Try not to be wrong for her
She will not wait for me anymore, anymore
Why did I say all those things before I was sure

She is the one
But I have a purpose

She is the one
And I have to fight this
She is the one
The villain I can't knock down

I see your face with every punch I take
Every bone I break
Its all for you
And my worst pains are words I cannot say
Still I will always fight on for you

Mary's alive
In the bright New York sky
And the city lights shine for her
And above them, I cry for her

Every thing's small on the ground below,
Down below
What if I fall then
Where would I go
Would she know

She is the one
All that I wanted
She is the one
And I will be haunted
She is the one
This gift is my curse for now...

I see your face with every punch I take
And every bone I break
Its all for you
And my worst pains are words I cannot say
Still I will always fight on for you

I see your face with every punch I take
And my worst pains are words I cannot say
Still I will always fight on for you

Fight on for you
Fight on for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Gifts and Curses" by Yellowcard tells a story about a person named Mary who belongs to the words of a song. The singer tries to be strong for her but fears that he is wrong for her. He is uncertain about his feelings for Mary and regrets saying things before he was sure. The lyrics "'She is the one, but I have a purpose. She is the one, and I have to fight this. She is the one, the villain I can't knock down" show the internal conflict within the singer - he knows he has to fight for his purpose but he also cannot get Mary out of his mind.

The lines "Every thing's small on the ground below, down below, what if I fall then, where would I go? Would she know?" represents the fear of losing Mary and not knowing what happens next if he falls or fails. The lyrics "and the city lights shine for her, and above them, I cry for her" signifies how Mary is significant to the singer's life, and how he cries for her, even when everything around him is bright and lively.

Overall, the song "Gifts and Curses" by Yellowcard is a poignant representation of a person's struggles with love, fear, and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary belongs to the words of a song
The singer associates Mary with a song that holds great meaning for them.

I try to be strong for her
The singer tries to show strength for Mary, possibly in a difficult situation.

Try not to be wrong for her
The singer aims to not make any mistakes in their actions towards Mary.

She will not wait for me anymore, anymore
Mary has grown tired of waiting for the artist to make a decision or take action.

Why did I say all those things before I was sure
The artist regrets speaking prematurely when they were unsure of their feelings or intentions.

She is the one
The singer is certain that Mary is the person they want to be with.

But I have a purpose
The singer has other obligations or goals that may conflict with their desire for Mary.

And I have to fight this
The artist must overcome obstacles or challenges in order to pursue their relationship with Mary.

The villain I can't knock down
There is an obstacle or enemy in the way of the artist's pursuit of Mary that they cannot defeat.

I see your face with every punch I take
The artist is constantly reminded of Mary while enduring physical or emotional pain.

Every bone I break
The singer is willing to endure significant harm for the sake of their love for Mary.

Its all for you
The artist's actions and sacrifices are all for the sake of their love for Mary.

And my worst pains are words I cannot say
The singer is holding back deep emotions or thoughts that are causing them significant pain.

Still I will always fight on for you
Despite the challenges and pain, the singer is committed to pushing forward for the sake of their love for Mary.

Mary's alive
Mary is still present and significant in the singer's life.

In the bright New York sky
The artist connects Mary to the bright lights of New York City, possibly symbolizing her importance or glamour.

And the city lights shine for her
The artist sees the city as honoring Mary's presence and beauty in some way.

And above them, I cry for her
Despite the grandeur and beauty of the city, the singer is overcome with emotion for Mary.

Every thing's small on the ground below
The singer is experiencing a grand perspective from above, which may cause them to see smaller or less significant details below.

Down below
The artist is contrasting their elevated perspective with the smaller details on the ground.

What if I fall then
The artist considers the consequences of a potential failure or mistake.

Where would I go
The artist is unsure of their direction or future if they fail.

Would she know
The singer wonders if Mary would be aware or affected by their failure.

All that I wanted
Mary is the artist's great desire and goal.

And I will be haunted
The singer fears that their obsession with Mary will plague them indefinitely.

This gift is my curse for now...
The singer recognizes that their love for Mary is both a blessing and a burden at present.

Fight on for you
The singer reiterates their commitment to persevere in pursuing their love for Mary.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: WILLIAM RYAN KEY, SEAN MICHAEL WELLMAN-MACKIN, BENJAMIN ERIC HARPER, LONGINEU WARREN III PARSONS, PETER MICHAEL MOSELY

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