I was living in London in the mid 80's for a bit when the Cure was quite popular, many of the kids in London would wear their hairstyles in the same fashion as their favorite musical artist, I was an American working cash in hand doing construction, one of the guys on the crew wore his hair just like Robert Smith, the lead singer of this band, my best mate wore his hair like Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran, good times.
Robert Smith (lead singer of the cure and mostly writes their songs) is one smart dude, because he has always worn wild make up on all their music video's, and even concerts, he can still walk around in public with most people not recognizing him "without the make up". From what I've read about Roberts romantic relationships he has had the same woman in his life for over 30 years and has written a lot of his songs about her and their relationship. "Love cats" from the Cure is one of my favorites by them..
I've not heard this song since the 90s and it's good to be reminded of it. I saw The Cure twice in concert, the last being the Disintegration tour and it was amazing!
One of my favorites by The Cure- it was my introduction to them back when I was 14 and they quickly became one of my favorite bands ever. I never put a lot of thought into the meaning behind the song except thinking it was about not wanting to end a relationship with someone. If you like Love Song, give Pictures of You a listen someday. It’s slow and melodic.
Great reaction, as usual!😊♥ Robert Smith did play guitar on this recording. And I've seen live performances of this song in which he was playing guitar (a 12-string, in at least some performances). He's an amazing guitarist (and a multi-instrumentalist). Often he and Porl Thompson both play guitar on Cure songs...their official videos don't always show that. Edited to add: For me the lyrics are very evocative, but I've never tried to figure out exactly what they're about. I don't hear the lines like "yesterday I got so old..." as being literal, the way that commenter did. I think this song could be about any transitional time (after a loss or breakup, etc...especially one that wasn't your own decision) when things are uncertain, when you are sad but there is still some hope. A very bittersweet and beautiful (and also fun) song, to me.
The happiest goths on the block. They started as a pop-punk/post punk band, got into psychedelic soundscapes and accidently helped codify goth along the way. But there was always a fun and whimsical side to them as well. There is 2 singles collections worth picking up as an introduction, "Standing on the Beach" and "Galore" (together coving 20 years or so of their career, Galore picking up where teh first collection finished) which should give you a very good idea of what they are about.
Fun fact: the Edward Scissor Hands character portrayed by Johnny Depp was based on Robert Smith’s look
I was living in London in the mid 80's for a bit when the Cure was quite popular, many of the kids in London would wear their hairstyles in the same fashion as their favorite musical artist, I was an American working cash in hand doing construction, one of the guys on the crew wore his hair just like Robert Smith, the lead singer of this band, my best mate wore his hair like Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran, good times.
Robert Smith (lead singer of the cure and mostly writes their songs) is one smart dude, because he has always worn wild make up on all their music video's, and even concerts, he can still walk around in public with most people not recognizing him "without the make up". From what I've read about Roberts romantic relationships he has had the same woman in his life for over 30 years and has written a lot of his songs about her and their relationship. "Love cats" from the Cure is one of my favorites by them..
Both MUST HEAR Albums,, The Cure "The Head On The Door" & "Disintegration" 🔥
My favorite Cure song ❤
I've not heard this song since the 90s and it's good to be reminded of it. I saw The Cure twice in concert, the last being the Disintegration tour and it was amazing!
The Cure "Just Like Heaven" (Official Music Video)...Nuff Said. 🔥
OH one of my most fav songs by The Cure is "Six Different Ways" maybe one day ya will do that one the beginning is so beautiful well & thruout
Great reaction. This is my fav Cure song. Suggestion: 'Lullaby". The song and video will blow you away.
One of my favorites by The Cure- it was my introduction to them back when I was 14 and they quickly became one of my favorite bands ever. I never put a lot of thought into the meaning behind the song except thinking it was about not wanting to end a relationship with someone.
If you like Love Song, give Pictures of You a listen someday. It’s slow and melodic.
Great suggestion. (I hope someday he can hear all of the album 'Disintegration.')
Great reaction, as usual!😊♥ Robert Smith did play guitar on this recording. And I've seen live performances of this song in which he was playing guitar (a 12-string, in at least some performances). He's an amazing guitarist (and a multi-instrumentalist). Often he and Porl Thompson both play guitar on Cure songs...their official videos don't always show that.
Edited to add: For me the lyrics are very evocative, but I've never tried to figure out exactly what they're about. I don't hear the lines like "yesterday I got so old..." as being literal, the way that commenter did. I think this song could be about any transitional time (after a loss or breakup, etc...especially one that wasn't your own decision) when things are uncertain, when you are sad but there is still some hope. A very bittersweet and beautiful (and also fun) song, to me.
True, Robert is rarely ever shown playing his guitar in their music video's..
Growing up when this came out; see it as the start of something. The goth Bauhaus scene transition to Rave culture.
The happiest goths on the block. They started as a pop-punk/post punk band, got into psychedelic soundscapes and accidently helped codify goth along the way. But there was always a fun and whimsical side to them as well. There is 2 singles collections worth picking up as an introduction, "Standing on the Beach" and "Galore" (together coving 20 years or so of their career, Galore picking up where teh first collection finished) which should give you a very good idea of what they are about.
Pictures of you is my favorite song by The Cure. Check it out!
I always thought those graphic socks poring out of the piano at the start were just colourful representations of notes (they are quaver shaped).
Just like heaven, on Fascination St.
That's odd. Good song. This was released July 1985 but has that distinct 1982 Electronic sound. That's without question.
Besides a forest this is they're best Driving song.. try it out on your commute. 😉🎸
The Kiss is my favorite song by the cure.
Push is one of their best and A Forest is also amazing
Check out Pictures of You next you won’t be disappointed.
I thought the socks were kind of dancing to the song. Besides it was cute.
Love this song.
Songs on that album are very similar to The Smiths style
Pictures of you.
If you like storytelling check out Red Sorvine Teddybear
listen to Elise 1992