Curse (feat. Kin$oul, Bass Santana & Cooliecut)

XXXTENTACION's song 'Curse,' featuring Kin$oul, Bass Santana, and Cooliecut, delves into themes of violence, inner demons, and the harsh realities of street life. The song opens with XXXTENTACION's aggressive and boastful lines, setting a tone of defiance and raw energy. His lyrics reflect a life entangled with violence and a need to assert dominance, as seen in lines like 'Check my clock, I can't stop / Fuck around, make my 40 pop.' This imagery of firearms and revenge paints a picture of a world where survival often means taking extreme measures.

Bass Santana's verse continues this narrative, emphasizing distrust and the constant threat of danger. He speaks of betrayal and the superficiality of those around him, highlighting the paranoia that comes with his lifestyle. Lines like 'Runnin' from the reaper, fuck I'm not afraid to die' and 'Instigatin's why I don't trust these bitches' reveal a mindset hardened by experience and a readiness to confront death head-on. The recurring theme of demons, both literal and metaphorical, underscores the internal and external battles faced by the artists.

Cooliecut and Kin$oul's contributions further explore these dark themes. Cooliecut's verse is filled with violent imagery and a sense of inevitability, as he talks about 'chase 'em with the fuckin' tec' and 'put 'em in a hearse.' Kin$oul adds a layer of nihilism and hedonism, with lines that mix sexual conquest with a sense of worthlessness, such as 'I just wanna fuck / I don't wanna flirt.' The repeated plea to 'curse these demons' serves as a haunting refrain, encapsulating the struggle against the darker aspects of their lives and minds.

The song's raw and unfiltered lyrics provide a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by the artists, marked by violence, distrust, and a constant battle with inner demons. It is a powerful expression of their defiance and resilience in the face of these challenges.