CHVRCHES, Robert Smith - How Not To Drown (Official Video)

Official Video for CHVRCHES "How Not To Drown" featuring Robert Smith.
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Director / Editor / Video FX: Scott Kiernan
Producer: Kyle Porter
Director of Photography: Sebastian Mlynarski
Production Designer: Alison Nguyen
Technical Consultant: Michael Hernandez-Stern
Production Coordinator: Aishwarya Sharma-Porter
NYC:
NYC Unit Featured Talent: Lauren Perlman
Assistant Director: Jordan Drake
1st Assistant Camera: Danny Flanagan
Gaffer: Reed Nisson
Key Grip: Christopher Fisher
Dolly Grip: Jonathan Alvarez
Prosthetics: Aine Vonnegut
Prop Master: Heather Yancey
Scenic Artist: Bradley Eros
Fabricator: Graham Collins
Set Dresser: Beau Tepper
Art Production Assistants: Martin Isenberg, Dan Lucal
Hair and Make-Up: Liv Swenson
Stylist: Charlotte Roberts
Production Assistants: Andrew Howell, Callum Stembridge
Location: Seret Studios
L.A.:
Assistant Director: Kelly Hunt
1st Assistant Camera: Dominic Doan
Gaffer: Filip Vandenwal
Key Grip: Gustavo Brum
Playback: Sam Stewart
Hair and Make Up: Jenn Hanching
HMU Assistant: Maggie Cowley
Wardrobe Assistant: Lizzie Kidd
Production Assistants: Nikole Howell, Nick Singh
Location: Greenery Studios
Glasgow Camera Unit: Forest of Black
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LYRICS
I’m writing a book on how to stay conscious when you drown
And if the words float up to the surface
I’ll keep them down
This is the first time I know
I don’t want the crown
You can take it now
You promised the world and brought me it hanging from a string
Stuck in my mouth, into my throat
Told me to sing
That was the first time I knew
You can’t kill the king
And those who kiss the ring
Tell me how
It’s better when the sun goes down
We will never escape this town
I wasn’t scared when he caught me
Look what it taught me
Tell me how
It’s better if I make no sound
I will never escape these doubts
I wasn’t dead when they found me
Watch as they pull me down
I’m writing a chapter on what to do after they dig you up
On what to do after you grew to hate what you used to love
That was the first time I knew
They were out for blood
And they would have your guts
Tell me how
It’s better when the sun goes down
We will never escape this town
I wasn’t scared when he caught me
Look what it taught me
Tell me how
It’s better if I make no sound
I will never escape these doubts
I wasn’t dead when they found me
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Pulling me down
Dead when they found me
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Pulling me down
Dead when they found me
Watch as they pull me down
I’m writing a book on how to stay conscious when you drown
And if the words float up to the surface
I’ll keep them down
This is the first time I know
I don’t want the crown
You can take it now
You can take it now
Take it now
#CHVRCHES #HOWNOTTODROWN #ROBERTSMITH

[@rowee017enzo]

Robert Smith's voice hasn't changed a bit and I love this collaboration.

[@timtaylor9499]

I need more of this collaboration.

[@theyredistortingyourrhythm]

Who's AWAKE in 2021?

[@marvelandmusicfan2395]

Speaking of Robert Smith I heard that the cure has recorded two new albums it should be out this year or next year will see.

[@canedtoad966]

Closing my eyes during his Glastonbury 2019 set took me back two or three decades... what an incredible singer he still is and perfect for this collab - bliss (thanks to Chvrches as well obviously! ; )

[@shadelings]

So true! And Robert's harmonizing with Lauren during the chorus' is just so perfect. The word 'icon' is thrown about so easily these days but he truly is one.

[@georgeoro418]

Robert Smith, one of the best preserved voices in the musical landscape, crystal clear like in the 80's.

[@cor2250]

Speciale with siouxsie and the banshees in '83

[@cherrygiiirl5725]

For real! I saw him live in 2019 and it was as if no time had passed. Performed for 3 hours like it was 40 mins

[@starian1234]

Instantly recognizable. Perfect for this

[@Resident_Legal]

He looks like Alice Cooper LOL

[@binb0yyt]

Couldn't agree more, saw the cure live a couple of years ago and every single song sounded JUST like the it did on record but better! Only concert ive been to where it felt like that.

[@ethanzachary4442]

It’s over a year and a half later and I’m still awestruck at this collab. It’s seriously such a beautifully done song.

[@thereverendepi_gee565]

it's a beautiful thing when this happens..

[@UnseenMenace]

Totally!

[@willyp2397]

My sentiments exactly. My favourite ear worm.

[@nicholasstephens4310]

It almost seems out of place, Robert Smith and Chvrches. But greatness recognizes greatness I guess.

[@ethanzachary4442]

@@nicholasstephens4310Ya know, I could see why one would think that. But in the end, they’re both alternative with fairly dark or somber lyrical content, so I really wasn’t much surprised when it worked the way it did, and MAN did it!! Also, fully agreed about greatness.

[@Soundofsilver2007]

Robert Smith has arguably the best voice of the past 35-40 years in indie rock & pop.

[@KenzLaw]

I love that Robert has stayed true to himself after all these years

[@dianasanchez9551]

Agree

[@marin5431]

He never grew of his emo phase, hes my idol. 🖤 i wanna be the emo cool grandpa too.

[@jessicaschoonmaker2073]

@@marin5431 goth cough cough

[@septopia]

@@jessicaschoonmaker2073 Cough Cough correct x

[@anthonyferrari711]

I don’t think enough people appreciate what you just said. It is difficult and admirable to not just finding who you are, but following that path and sticking it out through all of the changes in one’s life, and the culture around them. I’m glad someone appreciates Robert the way you do.

[@oscarettoleite]

The world needs Robert Smith more than ever.

[@sylviamrable]

Definitely ❤️

[@phearlesspharaoh3697]

To depress us!? 😂 I’ve seen them 3 times and am a fan but my question is “why?”

[@tofushopfujiwara]

Oh no, Barbra Streisand is back?

[@peaceofpiety]

YASSSSS!!!! I was thinking that earlier! We all need The Cure!!!

[@Hallucination]

We need an album full of Just Like Heavens, Mint Cars, Lovecats, Inbetween Days, Friday I'm in Loves, Doing the Unstucks, Close to Mes, type songs. Leave it to Robert Smith of all people to lift us up haha!

[@vee1766]

I'm sure that having Robert Smith featuring on one of their album has to be one of the things they are the most proud about in their career.

[@naomiemurphy9882]

And his too.

[@musicfan3250]

Oof yes

[@pixelfascination]

Working with Robert Smith and also scoring a game soundtrack for a Hideo Kojima project too. That's some going.

[@corydeceased]

I mean how could it not be? & to have it be such a banger

[@TheMalogBal]

It's the best kind. I remember hearing Chvrches in like 2014 because I had a Pandora playlist made from Dark Matter (who I heard from GTA V), I forgot about DM almost immediately (rediscovered later) and I listenwd to Chvrches for a solid while. It's so cool to see new albums come out, as well as collabs, and video game soundtracks. I love seeing the success I know they deserve @@pixelfascination

[@Antekrw1]

Roberts voice introduction is magical

[@KarenKayH]

Brilliant. Lauren and Robert Smith's voices are wonderful together.

[@karinabatista1031]

*VERY GOOD!!!!!! - But it is SO WORST than this one* kkk kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rOeo1td7h4gZpl0

[@corydeceased]

I just said the same to my friend when I sent her the video

[@grey5626]

It gives me hope that my fleeting fantasies of Lauren collaborating with Dirk Ivens may come to fruition.

[@Zephyr-of-Ilus]

I keep hitting the replay button

[@---Raddar---]

​@Evan Lanning shut the hell up Evan💀Chvrches rule supreme... Tf you going out of your way to hate man It's not anyone's fault you don't enjoy life

[@EclipseAtDusk]

I’m adoring this new darker CHVRCHES vibe, Science/Visions was always my favorite track on the debut album

[@MishaLumen]

YES. Science/Visions was so underrated, along with Night Sky, I think.

[@riddypr]

Science/Visions is my favourite CHVRCHES song, period.

[@lionkingfreakk]

A deep cut for sure!

[@slackolantern]

Science/Visions is a straight banger, and Tether is awesome too!

[@MishaLumen]

@@cfssuperhero no

[@adamorta1828]

Very impressed with this song. You can hear the influence from Robert especially at the end. The end sounded like it could easily belong on the Disintegration album. I have been longing for a sound like this again.

[@Sandra-DE123]

You might also like the new Sneaker Pimps album (Squaring the circle). I love both, so maybe you too?

[@Deanof316.]

You will likely love The Cure's long awaited new album.out in a few months then!

[@laurence.MusicAndSights]

Good to read you plus the list of responses, Robert is still alert, alive, attractive for non typique, himself, one of the best guitar players worldwide. Their first album is in my hand....wow how time does fly from France

[@emanuelgermangomez2357]

Totally agree... Compared with the rest of Chvrches Songs.. this sounds more like The cure

[@Moerxiii]

the end is fascination street xD

[@foreverwilliam1983]

This song and album deserved a Grammy nod. Not that those count for any type of notoriety anymore, but the band deserves it honestly.

[@SpaceOutlaw_]

You mean the scammies??

[@quickflash2studios232]

They are playing it live at the NME Awards this year!

[@asgardequitytrading]

The Grammys need new blood and controllers.,

[@richardmaloney2648]

To be fair, if any band had to compete against CHVRCHES or The Cure, it would be an awfully short awards show.

[@user3wx9V-178]

@@richardmaloney2648 i mean back in 2001 bloodflowers got nominated for a grammy and lost to radiohead....

[@christopherball7151]

I've been obsessed with this damn song since it dropped

[@wyzykosia]

I didn't like it at first, now I can't get it out of my head

[@lorim9071]

Me too

[@elanatyler7756]

I'm with Anna, I didn't like it at first, but after listening to it again and actually listening to it and hearing the cure tribute the last minute or two of the song, and Robert ending it, I just love it now.

[@zackdell7663]

Same

[@babylon333]

I felt in love at first sight

[@konstantinoskolaitis2183]

This is like '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s, '20s all in a sound. Kinda like the song that you'd listen to in the beginning of the millenium and think it's 20 years ahead of its time. Pure addiction.

[@gauravchoudhury9969]

So you've spoken the exact words from my mind!

[@eltiodiablo4723]

70s

[@lethewards]

So 2000s!

[@juliosalazar1798]

@@lethewards I agree, this sounds so much like pop from 2000s and i just love it!

[@CourtTV.]

That's what I said

[@KataMoon]

I can’t even tell you how much I miss hearing Robert’s voice on the regular. This was heaven to my ears!!! ☀️🌈☁️

[@westmezzanine4321]

Man, what I’d give for more Lauren Mayberry and Robert Smith. Both absolute powerhouses vocally and mesh so well together

[@Kristy_not_kristine]

Mayberry? Isn't it Perlman?

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

@@Kristy_not_kristine no it's definitely Mayberry

[@rainbowbriteflash]

I agree❤

[@andreasandremyrvold]

Robert Smith doing Robert Smith, and still relevant in six different decades.

[@kayp.3832]

A true artist. They don't make those anymore....

[@hondaman6918]

Ya, he’s pretty cool.

[@lasolitude74]

I absolutely love Robert Smith

[@amandarioux167]

My God. This has got to be one of the best musical collaborations I have ever heard.

[@michaeldrakholtz5497]

check this one out. "Crystal Castles - Not In Love ft. Robert Smith of The Cure". It whats kept me going till this song came along.... :)

[@charmcityinc]

Cant get it out of my head

[@ambicj]

@@michaeldrakholtz5497 Yeah, you're right!

[@mcniff1012]

Blink-182s Collaboration with Robert Smith is great too. It's called "All Of This".

[@ambicj]

But I know better) Spiders, Crocodiles & Kryptonite - Faithless

[@tiredcrayons8144]

This is absolutely insane for me. I grew up listening to both CHVRCHES and The Cure and if you told little me they could collab I would go insane. This song is SPECTACTULAR and I love you all

[@ethanzachary4442]

Same!!!!

[@rainbowbriteflash]

It's a great combination of everything, I absolutely love it and think the same you said it's wowza

[@anarchyxtc]

This song and this band seriously deserves Robert Smith's input. I hope there'll be more to come where this is coming from.

[@jonwar833]

The guitar tones alone in this song are such an obvious tribute to the fucking Legend of Robert Smith

[@cecilekalayadjian7094]

absolutly

[@bvaljalo]

The whole thing is an obvious Cure tribute ... guitar yes, also the drum pattern, lyrics, everything pretty much. I think it's amazing.

[@babylon333]

True

[@mrsvm6221]

Yes, that arrangements are very similar and I looove it.

[@HeadbangerPars]

especially the synths at 0:32 very 80s Cure

[@ederperez4480]

Who else is obsessed with this song? >_

[@thunder_heads]

Meeee

[@luis93842]

Yo

[@babylon333]

Best song of 2021

[@bretthomas9425]

Not me.

[@eileensianez6766]

Yup!

[@emanuelgermangomez2357]

3:04 Truly, that kick, that moment shows the anger that sometimes is hide in sadness

[@carcaridon]

I love the voice of both these Artists. Great combination and lovely ambience ,dark ,rainy,cloudy. Glad to see Mr Smith out n about doing his thing.

[@reneeset498]

This is the first time ive ever seen anyone else call the feeling of this kind of music "rainy"!!! Tim's Diner has this feeling for me too! If you have any music recommendations, I would love them! ❤

[@vicgeranmont3523]

@@reneeset498 En realidad es algo que ya se había hecho antes y se llamo Witch House, checa Celestica de Crystal Castles o la colaboración que hizo Robert Smith en ese tiempo con ellos Not in love, también está Bitches Brew de Crosses, pero el que mejor lo hizo en su tiempo fue oOoOO con su álbum Without Your Love.

[@CeresOutpost]

As a Cure fan of over 35 years, I absolutely approve. What an incredibly beautiful and haunting song from top to bottom! Bravo everyone!!

[@amandajack5547]

I first heard The Cure in Paris in March 1987 when I was 13 (nearly 14), on a school French exchange trip....the era of "Why can't I be you?" and I've never looked back 34 years on... The Cure has been with me by my side all those years and always will be 💜 #thepowerofmusic

[@chrispriedel]

I concur 100%. This is frigging brilliant!

[@alexandrebrard]

Totally agree. In today’s music it’s extremely rare when such brilliant music is happening. I just embrace it and I’m now buying every vinyl records from churches and the cure.

[@alexandrebrard]

@Jeff B no. modern music is doomed already. But that one song is pretty refreshing.

[@alexandrebrard]

@Jeff B You cannot be pretentious when your name is Robert Smith this guy has been around for 50 years and I can assure you this guy is not pretending. Now there are two sides of music the main stream and the alternative music. In this forum we are discussing a beautiful song from the main stream Bob music and we are embracing the fact that finally there is something good coming. We understand pop music most of the time is garbage that is true but this is a very beautiful song you don’t have to agree with us. If I want to listen to alternative all underground music I know where to look. And most of the time I listen to my own compositions now you can call me a pretentious.

[@hichemhicham4351]

Chvrches + Robert Smith made the ultimate anthem. Post Covid World: Sad, optimitic, mysterious, chilling.

[@PetraSchuh-ig4me]

good morning, 6 a.m. here in germany.

[@jimmymooshoo3011]

3am here in Australia

[@musicfan3250]

On repeat, on repeat!

[@rockmusick]

Long life to Robert Smith

[@aenien4560]

This song is so addictive.

[@JK-nk3hb]

I’ve listened to it 45 mins straight this morning.

[@CJFreeza]

2am when I thought I had seen everything for the night I find this and can't stop listening.

[@miriyaquintana5987]

I have to hear it like 12 times a day to get my fix 🤣

[@jfinisht]

I have the last minute of the song on repeat. Reminds me of both 2000s trance guitar and Akira Yamaoka's work on the Silent Hill OST.

[@clave2049]

yeah its an experience listening to

[@spiritualconnection4807]

Jawdropping, I don't know what else to say. So grateful to have discovered it. Instantly hooked.

[@gailgonzales8582]

It can't get anymore beautiful than this!! Pure Bliss!!!

[@e1343]

This isn't a song, it's an experience.

[@walrimar]

It's true!

[@GrantWigchester]

Cringe

[@chantaldobson713]

Accurate

[@TimmyTickle]

This isn’t a song, it’s a sandwich

[@chantaldobson713]

@@TimmyTickle 😆😆😆

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

Oh my lord! Chvrches and Robert Smith together? This is just like heaven!

[@linexi]

punny

[@nicholasabraham2877]

I see what you did there

[@Sheislove144]

My favorite song 😍just like heaven

[@clave2049]

LOL nice one but i agree tho

[@aquamarine094]

Robert Smith is a behemoth in the realms of pop music, right up there with the likes of Lennon, Bowie, Prince...

[@davidnonnemeyer2915]

Couldn't have brought Robert Smith onto a more soulful, story telling track. Perfect, well done...

[@GlassSpells]

When Robert Smith sang that second verse I just about melted!!!

[@sebastianvelarde2314]

Robert Smith is The Cure, and CHVRCHES knew how to revive his style (those guitarr effects), representing an entire generation that grew up with his music ... spreading to all those young people even without the need for social networks that did not exist in his time, you are Great

[@ginawagner3936]

I'm 70 years old. I love this band they have some really good songs. I listene to them ever day. What can I say

[@hypernight007]

Good taste in music I guess

[@Blake_C137]

As someone who grew up in the 80’s listening to The Cure this makes me smile so much I can’t stand it. What a great song.

[@_SimpleJack_]

Came here for Robert Smith stayed for a killer song!

[@janiquevaillot8554]

PEACE ON EARTH. Love The way Robert Smith is still at the top after 40 years of fame with The CURE

[@glidingforward]

That bridge where she says "Watch as they pull me down" accompanied by the howling wall of sound... goosebumps.

[@peterstubbs8645]

Well put 👏 what I feel.

[@halcyon-ar]

Dude, same! I've listened to the song more than 300 times since it was released and it still happens every single time. This song is incredible.

[@chaoticfirearm]

The outro to this song is the most gorgeous thing they've ever done. I can't believe how good this is.

[@MrSodan11]

Robert's voice stronger and more beautiful than ever... Please, release that new Cure album, Robert!!

[@patbateman8116]

Should be at the end of this year and he’s also releasing a solo album soon too! Can’t wait!

[@Erikalynn1977]

Yes please another Cure album would be awesome 😎

[@readytofall48]

@@patbateman8116 He's been saying this for 5 years so I'll believe it when I see it lol.

[@wilcopeperkamp]

2 new albums from the Cure and a solo (noise) album from Robert Smith. Yesss

[@ge569]

@@readytofall48 this, can't really trust Bob with that, he's been talking about a new album since 2016

[@heleneparatschek9278]

cant stop listening greetings from vienna

[@itsyourlastrolo]

Haunting and yet an absolute punch in the face, lyrically and musically. Absolute chills every time I hear the song.

[@jasoncraze1919]

Robert Smiths voice still sound fucking amazing.

[@pikappa86]

This song is so melancholic, it sounds like something is over forever...

[@EckosamaGhostTsushima]

yeah i was wondering what the feeling was. laurens voice is perfect for that, you can hear the emotion and melancholy in her voice

[@culbycove4963]

If you haven’t listened to The Cure, please give them a try. It’s like this, and it’s fantastic.

[@mariadelcarmenacosta5327]

@@culbycove4963 you 're right the Cure' songs are melancholic ...but this song is the most melancholist...and i love it....

[@EmergencyDrawings]

I agree 100%, especially the way the end of the song sounds, something about the music just has a certain vibe to it, all I can imagine when I hear it is someone slowly sinking in the ocean but not drowning

[@duewhit310]

Its like an animal with a crippled leg who knows the hyena clan is soon to arrive.

[@janedoe-hq9vn]

Doing a song with Robert Smith has got to be one of the most epic experiences....👍😉

[@krisherdown]

I know it's not but I would totally believe this was a sample of Robert Smith from thirty years ago. The voice has not changed.

[@brassattacks2411]

The thing that blows me away is his voice has the same clear sound as it did nearly 40 years ago. No raspy or strained sound apparent. Vocals side by side sound the same to me, back then and now.

[@ARTV-]

This song exceeded the already massive expectations I had when I saw Robert Smith was featured. This is PERFECT...the production and the haunting vocals from Lauren + Robert of The Cure. Just yes, so many yeses.

[@joeskis]

how have you heard it? It hasn't premiered yet.

[@cioccolato2124]

it's out on streaming

[@sethmishne]

I found He said She said to be just ok but I really like this song a lot. I may have to consider getting this on vinyl for my 30th birthday in August.

[@Jaysin412]

The song premiered yesterday, the video today

[@sethmishne]

@@Jaysin412 I know thst

[@xatov2138]

robert smith is legend!!!

[@danjav2380]

This song sounds like tracks in the The Cure's "Bloodflowers" album. Love this!

[@Yeedeed]

The bridge of the song where she and robert are saying "Watch as they pull me down, watch as they pull me down" so...damn...powerful along with that melody

[@elanatyler7756]

It's my favorite part of the song. This song is amazing

[@carmenratti1024]

Robert Smith : value added

[@americaaderer116]

I agree

[@eileensianez6766]

Illuminati information in every word of this beautiful song!

[@Dominiquetd]

This could be my favourite collaboration Robert has done.

[@TheDrowningWoman]

agree

[@karljustinknight4058]

This IS your favourite collaboration Robert has done.

[@derppool]

more like crystal castles

[@sammo2560]

it’s brilliant but Not In Love is one of the best songs of the 2010’s. Nothing will beat that imo.

[@MartinHatfield]

By miles.

[@elyse7023]

You know the end of a song is going to hit just right when Robert is involved.

[@wheeloffatetarotreadings]

Found this track and absolutely obsessed

[@JimFalboguitar]

Robert Smith: making weird great again.

[@Ed.Arthur]

Agreed!!!!!!

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

He is a beautiful mess. And Lauren and Chvrches, well they're just beautiful.

[@JimFalboguitar]

@@GuitarBeast-xp8dp for sure

[@evanoglesby9504]

Nice to see a return to the epic and a break from the pop single format.

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

@Jeff B lots of "pop" is garbage, but Churches is genius even though pop.

[@madbahamut]

Robert Smith seems like such a cool guy, so many of the "older legendary" artists would just phone something like this in but he kills it like he does in every colab I've heard him in

[@mikedoyle1599]

Wow, I must be old, met the man on my birthday after the concert at festival hall.... And many times since have I enjoyed them live.....

[@ScottGordon216]

Seriously. Not In Love by Crystal Castles with Robert Smith is such a banger

[@Zephixify]

@@ScottGordon216 frfr, been listening to that song since it came out. Everything the man sings in is hauntingly beautiful

[@TheW0orld]

Masterpiece

[@Essah15]

What an absolute masterpiece

[@Irwin7488]

This songs had that between 80's and 90's vibe but still fresh.

[@chloemunro9723]

It reminds me of Depeche Mode's violator/faith and devotion eras

[@KeimpeJ]

@@chloemunro9723 The 80's and 90's are offended.

[@TheRedAirOn]

Well you do have The Cure's Robert Smtih who was popular in that era

[@victoriabuiatti8773]

This song is brand new but making me feel nostalgic somehow. I feel like i used to listen to this song a lot and i havent heard it in decades, but i actually just heard it for the first time?? And now im sad but like a good kind of sad if that makes any sense. This song makes me feel things, i love it. Excellent work.

[@camilacruz7038]

The same here

[@SCG99]

It's the haunting voice of Robert Smith. It's familiar and new and comforting and sad. He just taps into everyone's soul.

[@davidcagle9121]

Even the video has a feel for the 80s-in camera tricks, static, flickering video, and a singer with a microphone.

[@captainmunch13]

This song rings a bell, it resembles some other song which I totally can't recall.

[@mariadelosangelesrodriguez5858]

Yes, this is exactly how I feel 🤯

[@robertmarzec2855]

We are all surrounded by ether like fish with water. The Best! Ideal links Robert Smith from The Cure - super!

[@neunglaan4579]

oh man... for sure you are so proud of this coop with Robert! Simply wow! One of the biggest artist of the last 40 years is performing with you.. this is a sign for you as big as a star! Congrats!

[@johanrocha8390]

Power move bringing on Robert Smith -- CHVRCHES is at the next level

[@MPal24]

Once again, Chvrches have absolutely astounded me. And Robert Smith is brilliant.

[@salimathekat8493]

robert smiths voice is jewel..

[@nicolastainon5308]

Darkly brilliant....a black glowing piece of art

[@simonforde2594]

This is amazing, been a cure fan for 27 years and give this 100% my approval lol. Robert sounds amazing like he is in his 20s ,not 62. That strange timzes was brutal bad.

[@raedwulf61]

Needs more Robert Smith.

[@NeoGee]

There are 2 new The Cure albums readied for release and supposedly a solo Smith album also coming!

[@irishjug8208]

Sweet song but the third chorus and outro i’m not crazy about there to long. Wish it would of been more standard... I feel stuff like that holds Chvrches back.. Like somethings always missing. But Awesome song.

[@bvaljalo]

I was really praying for a wicked Bob solo I gotta admit ...

[@nope_no_nunya.]

Agreed.

[@MissMichSan]

@@bvaljalo yup

[@flordi8235]

Robert Smith never gets old! Love him

[@DamienLavizzo]

This is fantastic, Robert Smith sounds great, the song is catchy and poppy, his verse is just great...love it!

[@jasonnewland6187]

I'm absolutely blown away. Pure genius. I love how the song gets right to it and its aggressive from the start. Its a freaky song and a freaky video. Bringing in Robert Smith was such a good decision. Lauren's and Robert's voice together hit the mark. Bravo. I found Chvrches through being a Sigrid fan. So glad I found them.

[@vanjadanicic244]

Thank you, Robert. For being a part of this and, along having us who don't know of Chvrches discover them, showing us how we should feel the music again as we once have with you. Whether you continue to make more great albums with The Cure you will forever be recorded in our hearts as a true guiding light. Thank you.

[@JamesNNewton]

This is not just a song collaboration; it's a historical moment. We just have the privilege to witness it.

[@alastairbrewster4274]

Absolutely love the chorus and Robert Smith gives this tune a killer edge. Incredible !

[@pauly676767]

Robert Smith gets the last lines in the song, Mad respect!!!

[@Sheislove144]

He better he is music ..he is the greatest

[@pauly676767]

@@Sheislove144 seen The Cure in 1986, standing on the Beach tour.. have seen them 13+ times, different cities and States.

[@liomeltoulon]

@@pauly676767 5 times… in France Frejus, Marseille 4 times, now I’m living in New Caledonia, i hope the cure come to Australia or NZ

[@yuriination]

oo the last lines. I think this is a step back for him. She's using his following to get famous and he's using her to stay relevant. 😕

[@Sheislove144]

@@yuriination Robert Smith will always be relevant ..he didn't need her ..he is a legend ...sorry I'm sure they reached out to him for the collaboration..

[@ajc1888]

I'm embarrassed to have just found this incredible SCOTTISH band. This week listening to them has been a life altering experience, from dancing about the living room to crying on the couch. This hasn't happened to me since I heard Siamese Dream from the smashing pumpkins. Wow just wow, and thanks for the music

[@k.mccarty7907]

This song is nothing short of epic!!!

[@totalt6600]

Gravitas. 💗🎶🎶

[@DC-np7kw]

Such a great duo. Never would have imagined these two would come together like this.

[@sophial.6633]

This is just perfection.

[@jdrule26]

New favorite song of the decade.

[@kate9341]

what was the previous one

[@jdrule26]

@@kate9341 fortune son haha

[@crispinbraithwaite8094]

Disintegration is the best album ever.

[@Ash_1111]

Absolutely I Love it! It's in my car cd player, always cranked up on a long drive!

[@megres_alberich]

Our savior! Ahahah

[@djywrites]

Now we just have to get CHVRCHES to collab with Barbara Streisand

[@qotitadelsol8689]

Raba Smeef, Raba Smeef

[@grindinghalt6155]

yes

[@MJ-vd8bj]

The combination of the trip hop beat and the piano is amazing!

[@sigma.mi.]

Such a strong vibe... Great collaboration! Robert Smith, is just incredible!! 👍👌

[@sebasbermu]

Mind-blowing! Wasn't expecting this at all. Robert Smith + CHVRCHES = Perfection! Looking forward to Screen Violence

[@karinabatista1031]

*VERY GOOD!!!!!! - But it is SO WORST than this one* kkk kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rOeo1td7h4gZpl0

[@bill8383]

@@karinabatista1031 ?? -- what is that? .. oh well I came here to drop another recent Robert Smith collab -- in case anyone missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqvKoYWQjdNpgc0

[@crystalmobley2285]

So I love this song, and I watched the interview with Chvrches and Robert Smith and I loved them both even more than I ever thought possible. Robert is all self deprecating, saying he didn't like his voice on the track. And Chvrches talking about their love for the Cure, and saying Disintegration and Pornography were their huge influences (my top 2 Cure Albums). Anyhoodle everything just all fell into place...why I loved Chvrches so much, why I eternally say The Cure is my all time favorite band. I have had the pleasure to have seen the Cure's Prayer Tour (in support of Disintegration), the Wish tour, and two ACL headlining gigs more recently. They just keep getting better and better. And Chvrches have a breathtaking live show, and I can't wait to see them grow and change over the years and support them at shows. They have healed a lot of my wounds and renewed my faith in modern music. This Chvrches song sounds like a Cure song through and through and this is a huge bright spot in a crappy past year or so.

[@rojasaguilarabrahamantonio8596]

Ok, i'm OBSESSED !

[@nightstar2695]

2:34 those vocals ❤️

[@vbaldwin1093]

I just died. The Cure kept me alive for most of my youth. Chvrches have been at the top of my list for 10 years. I’m sitting here crying. Thank you.

[@amoon865]

I love you.

[@shannonashton4247]

I’m ashamed I thought this was the lead singer from the cure. Love love the cure still !!! Pictures of you ❤️

[@vbaldwin1093]

You were right!! It IS the leader- I was just commenting on how The Cure in general got my through my youth. I met Mr. Smith a few years back. They say “never meet your heroes” but he was absolutely lovely!! Now to meet Chvrches 😎

[@vbaldwin1093]

I love you too!! 💜

[@briansmith3191]

@@shannonashton4247 Extended Version of Pictures of You...Simply the Best..Still love it after all these years...Turned sixty last month...music keeps you young...my boys put me on to the chvrches years ago

[@namelessghoul1911]

I have a daughter that i named Mayberry (I derived from Lauren) and by the end of last year, i have a son that i named Smith (which is taken from Robert) i think the universe has crossed its path again

[@anthonylalli7465]

Nuts!

[@amyhutton7917]

Am I the only who thought you were going to say your son’s name is Cloudberry?

[@xshadowscreamx]

Smith for a first name? Why?

[@namelessghoul1911]

@@xshadowscreamx no it is not a first name, it is the middle name

[@namelessghoul1911]

@Todd Starbuck whoops. You are late. Here is the thing, i live in Indonesia where surname is not a compulsory. I dont have a surname as well from my father so what the hell

[@kate9341]

Out Of This World ♥️

[@chertube28]

There is a dark meaning to this song, I’ll just leave it at that.

[@Veronica.85]

Explain!

[@kevingallegos3100]

That ending reminds me to many songs of The Cure, that must be an idea of Robert, the long instrumental end, nice song

[@TmanIsHere]

So true. Pleasantly surprised and nostalgically enjoyable at the same time. I love the instrumentals at the end.

[@zoeherriot]

It feels like it has finger prints on it does it? - but credit to the whole band for making it seem so natural and right. What a great song.

[@andrewfineberg2988]

brilliant ending and reminds me of not only Cure songs, but tracks from the early 90s, maybe even 80s, that had the longer outro. I saw an interview where Robert Smith thought he might have been getting in the way with his vocals, I don't think he needs to worry about that, he did great job. Really good track and i'm sure it will do well.

[@Bat_Dance]

I feel like the structure of this song has Robert’s fingerprints all over them.

[@asht6106]

totally agreed, the epic ending gothik guitar sound of the evergreen Cure

[@briansmith3191]

Robert Smith...The Cure...Still relevant after all these years..Great Collaboration!!!

[@melissatoni8633]

You angel truth singer-never heard or saw this before until now.

[@mdrouin6465]

Mike from Elk Grove CA age 63. What a powerful song and video. Reminds me of songs in the 60's Phychedelic music when you're at a party 🎉 on a bad trip, absolutely love this video, spot on great job 👍 to Chvrches.