Shawn James - The Curse of The Fold (Audio) - The Dark & The Light

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Released on Parts + Labor Records
© 2019 Parts + Labor Records
Written by Shawn James
Lead Vocals - Shawn James
Acoustic Guitar - Shawn James
Baritone & Bass Guitars - Jimmy Messer
Percussion - Davey Chegwidden
Violin - Sage Cornelius
Produced + Mixed by Jimmy Messer
Mastered by Brian Lucey

[@RenanChaos]

Give me your heart and I'll show you how to feel Send me your soul and you'll know what it is to be free We all need a deeper purpose. One that's true and bold The only thing that could hurt us is the curse of the fold I once knew a man who had fire in his eyes Bloody right hand, he had taken his enemies lives The past was his torture The future held his hope Until he chose his fortune has the curse of the fold Although you may feel like giving up, it's not the only road The path less often traveled holds the highest, the highest of hopes Some used to say that I'd never scale this mountain Now that I'm close they shut their eyes and draw their curtains Those who don't believe will always encourage defeat They'll scream and shout and scold for the curse of the fold Although I felt like giving up, it's not the road I chose The path less often traveled held the highest, the highest of hopes Held the highest, the highest of hopes

[@Sacra898]

thanks a lot

[@claytondearlallday5687]

Outstanding

[@chantrellebrown8313]

Thank you!

[@NobleSavage11]

Not all heroes wear capes! Thanks!

[@Games2340]

Vlw

[@wilfredheerspink5246]

As a metal guitarist, Shawn inspires me to take up the old dusty acoustic and play inspiring chords and try to sing! Especially this song!

[@MrGambi6]

Wilfred Heerspink have you played it or not?

[@hothands955]

Do it, I’ve been (halfassed) playing lead guitar for a while but him and a few other artists lead me in the direction of banjo. New chords were easy, changing to rhythm and singing along have been a fun challenge

[@theface9703]

haha yeah i hear that ! i’m the same dude

[@EnlighterMinh]

I came here from a Dark Country playlist. Goddamn this song is just hauntingly good

[@brandon4383.]

would it happen to be my playlist

[@madhusudhanadhikari5513]

Me too

[@ronaldofernandes6224]

Me too

[@yeetbeam2273]

Me too

[@udishsharma7861]

@@yeetbeam2273 Which playlist are you guys talking about?

[@nadhu4044]

Something about this songs hits deep in my chest and my emotions. It's an almost indescribable aching pain

[@ToooooolBox]

i think you just have heart burn

[@nadhu4044]

@@ToooooolBox thank you for your input

[@strawbby8784]

@@ToooooolBox Mr. President 👉👉

[@FTWKingBacca]

More to the song, read in-between in the lines. I believe it about Jesus but that's just my input

[@gin.gefilms]

This and Madonna by Jude Christodal

[@alvaro9455]

Ok, after I listen to that, it's confirmed that Shawn James is the king of the current folk. Man, you deserves all the space, the Earth is smart for what your music can be. Keep on this way, we need you to bring back the music to this world

[@RavixAryss]

This sounds like something you'd hear at the end of an episode of a really good show

[@egearslan4038]

ı would like to hear that end of the preacher

[@smail19994]

witcher

[@user-td6dr5wd8w]

funny enough it was used in the final episode of a gaming series a youtuber I follow made. thats how I found about it.

[@mixtape9123]

"Remember when you ran me over when we met?"-TrueAnty

[@tecgamingandmore8571]

Check out the final episode of a youtube serise called HAARP

[@deannahughes6209]

This album is so inspiring. I didnt know I could fall in love with Shawn James more than I already was till I met the man in San Francisco and got this album. His music speaks to my soul. He is the nicest man I've ever met. I cant wait to see him live again.

[@CatatonicDodd]

He is an incredible artist. Truly moving. P.S. I'm so jealous that you got to see him live and that you actually met him! You go, girl! 🙌

[@angelesvenegasdavidleonard5541]

I wanna meet him but I don't live in USA haha

[@deswoods663]

yesss!!!!!!!!

[@InspectorDuke]

He's in Oakland July 10

[@inchargedommom9087]

I'm jealous I have never heard an artist who speaks more truth atleast on this side of salvation. We should take heed I guess those who are drawn it is prolly the call we have on our lives leading us but in the wrong direction. " cause I cant walk on the path of the right because I'm wrong" .... have a great day

[@rafaeldasilva2119]

Shawn should totally do some video game music, his talent would shine there

[@lycaon8747]

Ele fez do the last of us

[@kourtneyjackson3179]

Red dead redemption 🙏

[@antonioemeterio7441]

He's in Last of Us 2 so...

[@puddleofclay5569]

Antonio Emeterio really?

[@antonioemeterio7441]

Victor C yeah, his song was in the trailer

[@anastan5445]

This song saved my life on so many occasions. I suffer from severe depression, and sometimes it gets so bad that I really feel like giving up on life itself. But I always come back to this song when such negative emotions take over - and it helps me cry, and release these terrible feelings... And it gives me so much hope. Shawn, if you ever see this, I just want to thank you. A thousand times, I thank you for this beautiful masterpiece.

[@rakipmertkola2625]

I dont know u but,keep ur hopes up QUEEN u will get through it. |Don't give up fight it with whatever u can! Wish u all the best!

[@anastan5445]

@@rakipmertkola2625 Your comment genuinely made my day! Thank you so much! I wish you all the happiness and peace in the world, you kind soul!

[@rakipmertkola2625]

@@anastan5445 I am so happy to hear that and i thank you too for the good words ❤

[@Ekkaisara]

You are a beautiful person and I believe you can do it. If you're desperate one day reply to this comment and I'll talk to you somehow if you need it

[@anastan5445]

@@Ekkaisara Thank you so much for the kind words! You are a beautiful person as well, and I want you to know that the same goes for you: If you ever need to talk to someone, reply to my messages here! Sending virtual hugs and all the good vibes your way!

[@rafaelbalsan4512]

"The path less often travelled holds the highest of hopes''. What a great, wise quote; can't stop connecting it to ''In filth it shall be found''.

[@kinggrodd3261]

Soooo many warriors in spirit throughout the chat. Stay strong my brothers and sisters!!!👑👑

[@MarcosVinicius-ng2xt]

QUE VOZ, QUE MELODIA...

[@videojuegos3dlocurasextrem949]

No diré que no xdd.

[@Delirioneki]

Ah olha eu aqui de novo, nunca me canso da voz e do talento dele ♥️

[@salehthecowboy4247]

My 2019 favorite song 😢❤️😢

[@TristaniaWolf]

This is not "a song", this is Art... A MASTERPIECE by the way...

[@robertc.7089]

This is a great song about overcoming whatever obstacles block your path in life, and how Shawn chose to “scale the mountain” and fight through them.

[@rafaelbalsan4512]

And also about how the easiest way to do things is often not the right way.

[@Tristoo]

this is the most beautiful "don't be a pussy" I think any of us will ever hear

[@mimifoote4879]

This is amazing deep music. Such a strong voice, great lyrics and sweet sound. I have become such a fan these past couple weeks! Would love to see you live one day!!! Come to Tulsa!

[@theusedbox]

Or okc!

[@duchessatdawn]

@@theusedbox Why not both!

[@mehmetogz3905]

one of the best songs ive ever listened in my whole life

[@feyzafeyzi169]

aynen abi hole life

[@daisyleh7350]

The Witcher vibes are strong with this one

[@kmh9396]

Yo true!!! Or maybe Red Dead Redemption 🤔

[@MiguelGonzalez-nh9ii]

And Red Dead Redemption

[@MiguelGonzalez-nh9ii]

@@kmh9396 yes And 2

[@borbusmaximus7322]

@@MiguelGonzalez-nh9ii😊ppp

[@jg6837]

Feel like I'm watching the witcher also wow these lyrics hit hard in a dark place 😢😮

[@chamsedinazouz9]

When i feel so down, this song brings me to the highest, the highest of hopes

[@Tropicanine]

might have commented before, don´t remember, but this song was the first and only in years that had me completely speechless. and im so glad i found this

[@carowkart9836]

you're soo underrated wtf

[@xCrowley-]

Como não conheci esse cara antes??! 💥❤

[@TheConfusedWumbologist]

You know a song is good when you start getting goosebumps half way through.

[@CatatonicDodd]

You, sir, sing to my soul.

[@chancebriet2156]

This is the most powerful thing you have access to remember all of you there is something up above

[@stephanieperez900]

AH! I love this so much! I love the chorus line 'the only thing that can hurt us is the curse of the fold' which in witchcraft refers to the three-fold rule that Wiccans follow stating that any curse you put out will return to you three-fold!

[@nicolesebaske5160]

While I'm familiar with what you're referring to, just based on the other lyrics, it seems he's more or less referring to the fold in terms of giving up.

[@TheZeusWolf]

What a brilliant song! I feel like I’ve heard this a thousand times before. Pure emotion. Love it!!

[@leesymonds7675]

Discovered you on the day of my breakup one that will always hurt me and the one I loved that I'll always miss but your music man gives me a little hope that theres another chance out there for me great music man keep playing on!!!

[@tia9710]

James, come to Serbia please! You are such an amazing new artist and I am glad that a young artist like you even exists! Keep up the great work and good luck on the road!

[@__mili__99]

Ima nas i ovde

[@tia9710]

@@__mili__99 ima nas, ali u manjem broju haha

[@littlebabydrone4151]

idemooooo :)

[@jukebox2739]

tu smo

[@anjapuseljic6754]

tu smoooo

[@solomonwisdom6654]

I always get amazed by how your musics touches my very own soul and your voice echoes in every single corner of my room, and it's cool as hell. It just never gets old, keep up with the good work Shawn, this new song is dope.

[@moniquesoares7700]

Hello, Mr. James, I'm from Brazil and I always listen to your songs, generally all are good, but surely this music surpasses all expectations. please continue to sing and play the hearts and minds of your fans around the world. Thank you wish success. sorry, I used Google translator

[@jakobnunez4964]

One of the greatest songs I've ever heard from him.

[@kermitthecrog7262]

I listen to this every day and I still get get goosebumps like the first time I ever heard it.

[@jenniferpiper4293]

What a haunting tune and such a wonderful voice! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@ungata101]

my boyfriend got me into Shawn James music. I love it now

[@ChrisCarnage-jp4fc]

Your words reach into my soul. Shawn James your music is legendary.

[@emanuelinsfran9396]

Good job, hugs from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@MsAnna2206]

His divine voice!!!!!!

[@lailac9329]

Goosebumps... literal goosebumps. ❤️💖

[@mikahkilgore4972]

So beautiful!!! I didn’t even know this guy existed until yesterday, but I already want to hear more of his music. I also want to learn this on guitar.

[@AndreSouza-cu8kc]

O cara é fantástico e não consegue parar de ser. Vai ser uma honra você vir para o Brasil!

[@mehdirahmoun]

maaaan i just love your music , so full of emotions and close to my heart !!!! Please never stop believing in yourself , for you have greatness inside.

[@gguyofgstudios6734]

This song is both beautiful, sad and comforting at the same time.

[@xKINGCITYx]

I love this song. His voice makes it so lovely can't believe this was in my recommended!

[@KalaMason]

You did it again, one of my favorites!

[@fatimazohraelalaoui4486]

I like the video before listening because i know already that its gonna be a masterpiece .. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AWwww55]

I LOVE this song! You have an amazing voice!!

[@mat7083]

Shawn, thank you... for reminding me that my life can still have meaning 🙏🏽

[@reflectionkp]

Thank You so much for that magical voice that is able to transfer our mind and heart in another Universe.

[@colleenwilliams9305]

I am so in love with this song! It is one of the most beautiful pieces of music my ears have ever heard. Music means a lot to me and it gets harder and harder to find really good stuff that touches your soul, I am so thankful for finding this song it has found a permanent spot in my heart.

[@yopomo]

Thank you Shawn, i love this song. the optimism is lovely, and always cheers me up, never fold when you are so close to achieving your dreams

[@mandyreisner3398]

I am in love with this song. It helps put the lead in my boots, dig deep and continue pressing forward. Thank you kindly

[@MissKingEnder]

The chills. AAH the CHILLS!

[@dimitrisgkioles]

As a filmaker I found inspiration to your voice and your work! You have flow as the river!!!!

[@raulparedes6459]

Increíble como siempre Shawn !!!!

[@ZacharyWelch-jw1ex]

Shawn's songs have genuinely helped me get comfortable singing

[@aliceinwonderland9054]

I'm in love with this song....

[@coreyondavis6032]

I NEED MORE MUSIC LIKE THIS. CANT GET IT OUTTA MY HEAD

[@Kobedagoat717]

I am so obsessed this is the tones and melodies of what I hum naturally… to find myself somewhere like this is home ❤️

[@r3d55]

Such a masterpiece i really admire your talent in lyrics and in your way of pronouncing the words it's just stunning , much love from Saudia Arabia ♥️♥️♥️

[@marianamurcos2154]

I'am A Brazilian and i Love you're voice !!! This Song calm my soul 🥰

[@Alteredminded1]

So hauntingly beautiful

[@rosiesmale4278]

Enchanting, came at the perfect time.

[@AlexanderGonzalez-hx7si]

Here from Colombia, I just want to tell you that your song is amazing and touch my heart.

[@martamr0z560]

I love this song! ❤️

[@GELS1313]

Essa musica é sensacional. Uma das melhores que escutei.

[@Mrafael52]

This song resonates with my soul in such a way i cannot explain! It's beautiful, it makes me feel hate and love, it makes me fell hope! Thank you!

[@bornofpixels]

Never thought one of my favorite solos would be violin and not guitar

[@antonskylark9687]

Chills down my spine, wonderful vocals

[@enilemea8358]

what a beautiful voice...

[@zachgrabow9541]

Thanks man, great song, listen to this to start up the day.

[@thuyentran9144]

Fantastic voice and great music

[@kyokono6465]

This song-- heard a small snipet of it once in a compilation video. It's been stuck in my head of recent-- and that chorus is one heck of a motivational speech. Got me through a pretty rough point in my life recently

[@Wild_Flower1997]

This song helps me to focus. I love it.

[@senabassayel8967]

this song is perfect. I love it !

[@ccdani2]

Outstanding as always! Greetings from UK

[@JakesMetalChat]

Beautiful music and song. Much love from Bristol, UK

[@marcos_venicio]

Shawn James 😍😍😍😍 show!!!!!

[@EvFariass]

Masterpiece 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vrijeval3374]

Wow man. I have listen this song for man years. Stil.makes me speachless. Love your voice man.this one is in my hart forever. take care man thanks

[@bopsop]

fantastic man. keep up the great songs

[@arcaneportal8981]

Love the esoteric artwork , Best wishes for peace profound bro, so mote it be!!!

[@gokalperogul8270]

I need it so much

[@justinrouton4887]

Absolutely Epic...Thank you for this my man!

[@CindyAuditore]

One of the best artists nowadays!!

[@acesimmons7705]

That was beautiful Shawn

[@LegoBubbleGum]

Your lyrical genius is supreme! It amazes me just how undervalued you seem.

[@m4dc0r3]

beautiful!

[@Rafa.314]

THANK YOU, for this masterpiece ❤‍🔥

[@memereview.4406]

Im in love with this song

[@kkkkoouciLolol]

Great song!!

[@mayhemmeegs8248]

Your music takes me to another time. I feel as though I've known you before.

[@jeffmadmastermind3907]

Amazing voice and Lyrics!

[@GabrielBorges399]

Esse cara é espetacular!

[@Thomasshelby_oexpoente]

Muito

[@bradleydoriski4792]

Amazing as always

[@TheSolangel16]

this song its on my mind all the time ♥

[@Synonymous101]

This belongs on season 2 of the Witcher, no doubts about it.

[@Kicktugo55]

Oddly specific but I'm all for it

[@Synonymous101]

@@Kicktugo55 well it won't be making it onto season 1 will it 😂

[@Kicktugo55]

@@Synonymous101 Fair enough! I just hope we get to see season 2 this year, damn Covid...

[@dudley3153]

Not sure if you have seen shadow and bone series on Netflix. But this song belongs there

[@morganc.m1830]

I wanted to watch that show, but no, they ruined it with s*x. As always. I have severe ptsd to s*xual content, so it's a no. Same with The Boys and Game of Thrones.

[@kenan3121]

Much love from Syria ❤

[@LilithAiCreations]

My fav song ❤ your voice is magical. ❤❤❤