Cupid's Curse
Phora Lyrics

I ain't never seen you before
The singer is encountering someone for the first time and is curious as to how they crossed paths.

Where'd you come from?
The singer is asking the stranger where they came from, both literally and figuratively.

I ain't never met you
The singer reiterates that they have never met this person before.

Lookin' back, we were one
Reflecting on the past, the artist realizes they somehow shared a connection with the stranger before.

Now I don't understand you
The artist is now confused by the stranger's actions and intentions.

Showin' up ain't enough
The stranger's mere presence is not sufficient to remedy the situation.

You say it's love, yeah, yeah
The stranger claims to be motivated by love, which the singer is skeptical of.

Bet you don't wanna be here
Despite claiming to love the artist, the stranger's actions suggest they may not actually want to be in this situation.

Driving 'round town in my new Jeep
The artist is cruising around town in their new car, trying to clear their head.

Runnin' too deep like there was your keys
The artist is overthinking their feelings for the stranger, just like how someone might nervously check their pockets for their car keys.

I don't got the time to be on my knees, just to beg you please
The singer is not going to grovel to the stranger to change their mind, as they have other important things to do with their time.

Wonder when you gon' sleep
The artist is wondering when the stranger will finally let go and move on from their connection.

Riding 'round town with your new flame, she a cute thing
The stranger is now with someone else, and the singer acknowledges that their new partner is attractive.

She ain't nothin' like me
The singer recognizes that they are unique and special, and that the stranger's new partner does not compare.

Always tryna play but this ain't a game
The singer sees through the stranger's attempts to keep things light and playful, recognizing that the situation is serious and real.

And once I'm gone, baby, what you gon' say?
The artist wonders how the stranger will react once they finally walk away from the situation.

I'm low on self-control, I'll lose this fight
The artist admits that they struggle with self-control, and fears that they will lose the battle against their feelings for the stranger.

I've been riding 'round town with a new girl
The singer is now seeing someone else, but still can't shake their thoughts of the stranger.

but it still feel like it's just us two (Just us two)
Despite being with someone else, the singer still feels a connection to the stranger as if they are the only two people in the world.

Shit don't really feel like we used to
The artist acknowledges that things have changed between them and the stranger, and that their relationship is not the same as it once was.

but I'm prideful, yeah I'm just like you
The artist admits that they struggle with pride, which is a shared trait with the stranger.

I need you and I want you
The artist is honest about their feelings for the stranger, despite their current situation.

and it's hard to admit but I still love you
The singer is struggling to come to terms with their emotions, but knows that they still love the stranger.

I wanna start fresh, wanna trust you
Despite their complicated history, the artist still wants to try and build something new with the stranger, based on trust and honesty.

I've been Pushin' you aside, at the same time checkin' if you callin', oh
The singer has been trying to push the stranger out of their life, but at the same time can't help but check their phone to see if they are calling or trying to reconnect.

You'll never learn to fly if you're too afraid of fallin' now
The singer offers a piece of advice, telling the stranger that they will never be able to move forward if they are too scared of the potential risks.

Life's too short, let's roll the dice, I'm all in now
The singer is ready to take a risk and put everything on the line for a chance at love with the stranger.

You were right there
The artist recalls how close they once were to the stranger, physically and emotionally.

I was lonely on the ground, you were right there
The artist recognizes that despite having the stranger close by, they still felt lonely and disconnected from the world.

Went from bein' in my dreams to my nightmares
The singer acknowledges how their feelings for the stranger have gone from simple dreams and fantasies to anxiety-ridden nightmares.

I've been trapped in my thoughts so long, I can't find love
The singer reveals that their own thoughts and feelings have been a hindrance to their ability to find real love and connection.

You know what it's like, yeah
The artist believes that the stranger can relate to their struggles and emotions.

Late nights, you stay on my mind, yeah
The artist cannot stop thinking about the stranger, especially late at night when they're alone with their thoughts.

Yeah we fight, break up
The artist acknowledges that their relationship with the stranger has been tumultuous, filled with fights and breakups.

Then we fuck, make up
Despite their conflicts, the singer and the stranger have a passionate connection that tends to bring them back together after every breakup.

Hit your phone like, "I need you tonight, yeah"
The artist is admitting that they are still reaching out to the stranger, hoping for a chance to reconnect and be together.

You should come through tonight, girl, lose your pride
The singer is inviting the stranger to come over tonight, and to let go of their pride and reservations.

I hope you'll find
The singer has come to a place of acceptance and is wishing the best for the stranger, no matter what happens between them.