Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “The Curse Is Upon Us” by F.U.B.A.R.
The Curse Is Upon Us is a warning call, a desperate plea for the listener to make a change before it’s too late. It speaks of humanity’s misguided pride and the consequences of our misguided pride, including the never-ending cycle of violence and hatred. The chorus conveys a sense of inevitability, with the line “The curse is upon us and no one sees the harm”, acknowledging that it feels as if there is no escape or reprieve, as the consequences of our actions are already set in motion.
The song speaks of the real human cost of our actions, with the lyrics “cry out for justice, people die in vain” highlighting the suffering of those affected by our mistakes. We are encouraged to be aware of our own power to lead the world to either ruin or salvation – the power of human choice. The song ends with a final call for us all to take a step back and consider our actions, for, when “the wheels have been set in motion, can we turn them back around?”. Our fate lies in our own hands.