The Cure - Charlotte Sometimes

[@williamwilkes9873]

This is the real Cure..........

[@Rian777Dennis]

DEFINITELY

[@jimmyscutts8082]

Agree. Dark and heart wrenching vocals from Robert. Incredible mood

[@Knonnynonny]

@@jimmyscutts8082 MOOD.

[@TiernanSongs]

It's funny, I'm 51, but only discovered this song recently, despite having been a fan for decades, and I kind of like sound better than anything else they've done.

[@janpierzchala2004]

.......

[@sugarpoisson1]

omg.. I've never seen this video and I listen to them since I was 13 . 35 years ago

[@alleygh0st]

because it was disavowed for a long time, I'm surprised to find it here

@@alleygh0st Well, it was available on the Staring At The Sea video collection, so it was available to the public for quite a while (in the VHS era, at least), but that particular collection never came out on DVD (which is a BUMMER!).

[@andrepereira744]

It's almost ridiculous the amount of masterpieces the Cure have. What an amazing band!

[@lotusglobe2671]

Especially Wish! That whole album to my ears is just as important as Disintegration ever was.

[@lotusglobe2671]

@@andrepereira744 oh I knew what you were talking about. I was just writing a quick comment as a passing thought. But I do agree with you. When I first got into the Cure in 2008 it was like I was invited into this rich virtual reality created by Robert Smith himself where I could pick up different sounds, colors, smells and shapes. The creativity that brims from this guy just shows what a vast and enticing imagination he has. One of the best minds in music. Every album that you listed is also a masterpiece. Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me in particular is like a candy shop of different genres rolled into one neat 70 minute plus album. I can't even pick a single song as my favorite from that one because that would be rude I think haha. When my mood changes, it can be Torture one minute, If Only Tonight We Could Sleep the next, Like Cockatoo's the next and so on. I have to confess though that there is one album by The Cure that I don't like and it's Bloodflowers. I just find that one to sound too tired and heavy for me to get into. I do love the 11 minute epic Watching Me Fall though and the trip hop inspired The Loudest Sound and a few others. But as a whole it doesn't work. Otherwise that's the only dud for me so far. I haven't yet listened to Three Imaginary Boys, Wild Mood Swings or their 2004 self-titled album.

[@lotusglobe2671]

@@andrepereira744 I know I saw the music video for 10:15 Saturday Night so I at least got a taste of what their more "punk" sound was like. I also know that that song was sampled in Massive Attack's Man Next Door (the "drip, drip, drip..." section which I'm sure you're familiar with). I really find The Top to be a SUPER UNDERRATED album! But oh boy do I gush over how eclectic and pyschedelic that album is.

[@lotusglobe2671]

@@andrepereira744 yeah The Top was technically a Robert Smith solo album wasn't it? He played all the instruments except the drums on it.

[@lotusglobe2671]

@@andrepereira744 I have all of Massive Attack's CD's through 100th Window (my personal favorite of theirs). Heligoland was good but a bit odd in some places. Far removed from the type of sound that I'm accustomed to with them.

[@megankyte4389]

I think when Robert Smith wrote Charlotte sometimes and a Forest, music changed forever.

[@6cynt9]

It was inspired by a book, man!

[@Knonnynonny]

Art and Artists feed off each other. Each standing on the shoulder of another. Derivative Art as practiced by Robert is still ORIGINAL, fresh, timeless, and INSPIRATIONAL to all those coming after him, as well as all his own generation, like myself. I was right THERE as they TOOK OFF into the big leagues in the mid-eighties. I couldn't believe how MTV was mainstreaming THIS band, then we were mainlining them. All over the dance floors. All over the music festivals. All over our own lives. Thank goodness, from THEIR own generation.

[@kevinpittman2517]

completely agree with you. Seventeen Seconds was my favorite Cassette Album next to Head on the Door.

[@scottallison9659]

One of the most important bands of the last 45 years. FACT. 🎤🎸🥁👌💙

[@claudiocruzat8777]

For you.. thats a fact.

[@mysticedge4]

The Cure and U2 is all I can think of for the important 45 years title. While some of you may disagree with the U2 comment… they are one of my biggest influences and have influenced many other famous bands. The have elevated live shows to the next level by being one of the first bands to incorporate visuals for live shows and add a catwalk and “B-stage” (ZooTV tour).

[@zeldaplayer3207]

@@mysticedge4 Nirvana? I mean they have been aroiund in the last 45 years but just not for 45 years. If that is your criteria.

[@scottallison9659]

@@mysticedge4 U2 have a body of work virtually unrivalled. I would add a few other bands. Rush, Depeche Mode, and New Order all have back catalogues that are truly magnificent, albeit in different genres. 👌💙

[@jeorgewatson]

Absolutely.

[@georgeetboom7719]

My favioute Cure songs

[@KNOCkAROUNd511]

One of most beautiful haunting songs hand down. Robert Smiths voice is so hypnotic, haunting, and mesmerizing in the most perfect way.

[@bobbieroseboro7364]

My mother’s name was Charlotte. She passed away two years ago in June. For some reason whenever I hear this song I think about her! Miss you mom.

[@EGRJ]

Fun fact: this video (and maybe the song) are based on a book about a modern girl and a girl in WW2 who switch places when they sleep in the same bed.

[@VirtualBroyhill-vk4tr]

You should buy the book, Charlotte Sometimes, that inspired the song. I have asked for it for Christmas and I'm 53. Everything that inspires brilliance I want a taste of...

[@stephaniefenton7284]

i wish people still made music like this. Every sound and every word you can feel it. It's just beautiful.

[@BeatlesGgbet]

You should listen to mgmt - in the afternoon. Such the cure vibe with an amazing production

[@celticschmaltz5015]

Drab Majesty

[@yeahok3164]

@@BeatlesGgbet I need more music recommendations from you, fr 🙏

[@theonlyamergeddon]

Try soviet soviet or Human Tetris

[@LaughingStock_]

Open your eyes and ears - show some respect to the great modern art being produced.

[@billharmicar8742]

I first heard this song in 1985. Such a great song and band.

[@placebo150]

Robert Smith's backing vocals while Robert Smith is singing is the best thing ever

[@raffaello2391]

oh yeah ... i love Robert

[@johnnypaes]

Sounds like a ghost in a distance.

[@lazylaurablue]

Robert Smith is the best thing ever!

[@lazylaurablue]

@Zak Jansen Of course it's out of tune! Don't you get..? That's what makes it so haunting.

[@charles-ze5jx]

like hes arguing with his clone

[@richardcochrane1966]

Why the hell was this not a massive hit? It is absolutely astonishing!

[@peterschmidt9497]

It was. But no-one wanted to listen.

[@cwocky]

@@peterschmidt9497 My Fave

[@dissident4117]

Strangely enough it never appeared on an official album except the singles collection.

[@johncrow5552]

I think it was a B side song.

[@AC-hj9tv]

It is w the real fans

[@darksideCowboy]

After 35 Years I still feel like a heartsick teenager and my eyes are as wet as they where when I first listened to this amazing song

[@paola2455]

Buster Jones, one of the best pictures you put here...same here! This song is full poetry and timeless🥰

[@rafaelsida5155]

I completely understand...

[@ocangel]

Same 🖤

[@janecraker7356]

Same. Goosebumps all over

[@neuralmute]

Same here. I'm a 14 yr. old gothling all over again! On a related note, if said 14 yr. old gothling was trying her hardest to look like this era Robert Smith, was it cross dressing, or was it just being a goth? XD

[@angiemartinez7122]

When he sings “Come to me scared princess” 🖤❤️🖤❤️

[@Gumbo77]

I named my daughter Charlotte because of this song.

[@davidetienne9404]

It's a great, old fashioned name.

[@Meeka.G19]

I named my cat Charlotte becuz of this song 😊

[@marcomelendezmelendez3491]

Me too

[@zeza8603]

nobody will ever make music like this again, I miss the 80's/90's

[@GotGhost1970]

Me too

[@padsie]

My middle name is Charlotte, after this song. Constantly thanking my parents for bringing me up with great music

[@gobsmacker2390]

my name is charlotte after this song

You're constantly thanking them.......................or only Sometimes? (har-har)

[@jean-pauljonkeau9824]

Charlotte sometimes est l'une des plus belle composition de Robert smith, l'année 1981 dans toute sa splendeur. The cure est grandiose. 43 ans plus tard cette chanson reste intacte et le son est toujours au top. Merci the cure.

[@rachaelfreeman613]

this is by far one of my favourite cure songs it's timeless

[@kokototo9616]

My absolutely #1 of all The Cure songs...

[@zubrycky]

It's mine too.

[@deidra3549]

Mine too

[@jonathanbaker5901]

Me too!

[@jonathanbaker5901]

Really hope they play this one live next month!

[@Satasha_knows]

First one i heard if theirs and always come back to it

[@kellogsaye]

I don't think The Cure can be placed under any particular music genre. That's one of the greatest things about this band, is that they have different pieces of music that can appeal to different people. They aren't restrained by a particular style. They are simply, The Cure. And I will always love them for that.

[@kasyarr427]

my fav the cure song🙏🙏

[@valterscotto]

Ho 58 anni e non smetterò mai di ascoltere questo grandissimo gruppo... THE CURE PER SEMPRE 💕💕💕😎

[@graziellacaropreso7670]

Anch’io

[@valterscotto]

@@graziellacaropreso7670 grande!!!😍😍👋

[@hervisfranciscofantini3593]

Beautiful Girl!!! Beautiful Song!!!

[@raulmacias1311]

The Cure ~ Charlotte Sometimes. Based on the children's book "Charlotte Sometimes" by Penelope Farmer, Published in 1969. Quote by ROBERT JAMES SMITH ~ "There have been a lot of literary influences through the years; 'Charlotte Sometimes' was a very straight lift." WIKIPEDIA ~ Many lines in the song reflect lines directly from the book, such as "All the faces/All the voices blur/Change to one face/Change to one voice" from the song compared to the book, "By bedtime all the faces, the voices, had blurred for Charlotte to one face, one voice". The song continues: "Prepare yourself for bed/The light seems bright/And glares on white walls, and the book continues, "She prepared herself for bed... The light seemed too bright for them, glaring on white walls".

[@tonyguglielmucci4094]

After decades of deliberation, have decided it's my fav Cure track ever.

[@neilhenderson458]

Do yourself a Favour and Say ' One hundred years ' is the Best Cure song Ever ! So much happening in it ! You know it's true 😊😊😊

[@sal19967]

Robert Smith is signing in cursive. 80’s the BEST decade in music ever, will never be repeated.

[@Davidvalk-p1h]

One of the greatest songs from the Cure.pure nostalgia. robert Smith is a great singer.

[@tranceman22]

So underrated! The Cure at their best. Moody and dark!❤

[@TimBurVlogs]

Exactly

[@Catherinewheel1995]

Shamrain makes a cover off this beautiful song.

[@daverawcliffe3212]

I don’t understand why you would say that they are underrated, they are world renowned and have success in both commercial and independent music.

[@VirtualBroyhill-vk4tr]

I miss the 80s but Im so glad Robert and the Cure, is still creating amazing music.

[@thesoundoftoulouse]

No matter how down I feel, I always, always, always feel better while listening to this masterpiece

[@maxoo._]

I love this masterpiece but I'm rather in spleen/sad mood when listening to it 😥😢

[@4mikeyd]

Same here. This song is masterful

[@nereanim]

The reference for music in the last 50 years. Period.

[@michaelevangelho9391]

old cure is the best cure!

[@user-mv5bu2kk8b]

song reached No. 44 in the UK Singles

[@anthonyrippa686]

Smith is very intelligent. It permeates through his writing. The overlaying vocals mirror the overlapping time zones of the book.

[@ThatCologneGuy]

I am so happy this song found a home on Staring at the Sea. Incredible song and one of my favorite Cure songs. Hugely underrated.

[@jlouis4407]

Awesome album

[@andremariano6263]

Its a damn great album... A few of those songs i only "dicovered" on that album... Cant remember this was one of them too... Maybe my favorite song of them(or "a forest")

[@michaelmalone7231]

Standing on a Beach/Staring at the Sea........many early Cure fans cut their teeth with that classic best of. Then buying their back catalogue for deeper cuts. Then the rest of the world would soon catch up to them (1987). Rest was history.

[@sgtxbox]

So many songs by The Cure can bring about an emotional reaction. I always come back to this song, it is so ethereal.

[@cristinalivi-harris3267]

One of the best songs ever written...

[@RaniBarbon]

This song brings tears to my eyes.

[@sirstarkey]

The most underrated song of the Cure, so awesome.

[@juancamacho5746]

All the faces All the voices blur Change to one face Change to one voice Prepare yourself for bed The light seems bright And glares on white walls All the sounds of Charlotte sometimes Into the night with Charlotte sometimes Night after night she lay alone in bed Her eyes so open to the dark The streets all looked so strange They seemed so far away But Charlotte did not cry The people seemed so close Playing expressionless games The people seemed So close So many Other names Sometimes I'm dreaming Where all the other people dance Sometimes I'm dreaming Charlotte sometimes Sometimes I'm dreaming Expressionless the trance Sometimes I'm dreaming So many different names Sometimes I'm dreaming The sounds all stay the same Sometimes I'm dreaming She hopes to open shadowed eyes On a different world Come to me Scared princess Charlotte sometimes On that bleak track (See the sun is gone again) The tears were pouring down her face She was crying and crying for a girl Who died so many years before Sometimes I dream Where all the other people dance Sometimes I dream Charlotte sometimes Sometimes I dream The sounds all stay the same Sometimes I'm dreaming There are so many different names Sometimes I dream Sometimes I dream Charlotte sometimes crying for herself Charlotte sometimes dreams a wall around herself But it's always with love With so much love it looks like Everything else Of Charlotte sometimes So far away Glass sealed and pretty Charlotte sometimes

[@eboethrasher]

Listened to it for 37 years and somehow never knew all the correct lyrics. Always thought it was "Come to me scared, possessed" Also thought it was "She hopes to share our lives on a different world" which makes no sense, I get it. And I don't think I knew "expressionless the trance", either. And I have an official lyric book here in my hands, too, that I've owned since 1990! Oh well.

[@Lisa-welder1]

​@@eboethrasher Hi! I just recently read the book by Penelope Farmer! Fantastic! ❤

[@leslie-annegracesmith651]

The Cure put words and music to what I was feeling when I was young.

[@prozacpeople]

That's the reason The Cure is the greatest band in the world.

[@jimmyscutts8082]

I had this song stuck like glue in my head (ear-wormed!) for 3 months last summer. It's highly addictive as a song and should come with warnings: Do not listen to if you have lost a loved one or in a breakup. It's a heart shredder! Which makes it one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@vilhjalmrwt]

My brother died 4montgs ago and I just found this song???? It's all I listen to now

[@jimmyscutts8082]

@@vilhjalmrwt It's heart wrenching. I just get triggered in a bad way by this. It's a credit to the emotional impact Robert Smith's voice has on his audience

[@Gea2222]

She is so beautiful

[@janiquevaillot8554]

This song of The CURE is a real gem. Love it ! Robert Smith was so beautiful. And Love the haunting sound of The CURE

[@ericsmith6315]

He's an old codger these days lol. but at least the music is still beautiful 👍🏻

[@janiquevaillot8554]

@@ericsmith6315 yes. Time waits for nobody. Killing Time... I know Rob Smith is 62 years old. Obviously he's not the young and sexy man of the early days of The CURE. Got weight, his beautiful face disappeared, but his voice is the same and he's more close to his audience through his musical legacy. Everybody will grow old. The audience is old but there's a lot of young people in his audience ! The CURE became timeless for 40 years after fame all over the world, they are still beloved (Robert Smith is still successful even if he's an old man now...)

[@ericsmith6315]

​@@janiquevaillot8554 Robert is an inspiration also because he is still active. Not many people can say their career has spanned 7 decades 👍🏻 Edit - Plus we all grow old only if we are fortunate. I pray I get to his age and beyond 🙂

[@ericsmith6315]

@@janiquevaillot8554 How did you feel about the direction change over the years? 🙂?

[@janiquevaillot8554]

@@ericsmith6315 I still do love The CURE or may be we can speak about Robert Smith (who is still doing good job with other artists). But I feel sad because this is the end of The CURE together ???

[@irenelavinesia8764]

I'm vibing with the whole aesthetic of this video

[@madsteve9]

25th of October 1981, this song peaked at number 44 in the UK Singles chart. 41 years, 2 months and 18 days later, it's been an Earworm all day !!!!

[@marks497]

**** me!! Where did four decades go 😮

[@michaelsnow7252]

did it only get to 44??

[@mikaih4798]

My ears have been blessed

[@fab_fabri]

i love the tormenting melancholy of this song

[@thewoodys_surf_instrumental]

This is one of those songs I never want it to end.

[@speedyaraujo766]

this charlotte is very, very, very and very beatiful 💙💙💙💙💙💙❤❤❤❤

[@ALEJANDRO-b9e]

When we weren't aware that we we so proud to have this kind of bands, The Cure is a before and and after

[@andreacontu2675]

The best single of the cure !

[@sgtxbox]

Many times a year I am in 100% agreement, then I have another Cure Favorite the following day.

[@panbonifacy]

I think this song is a perfect bridge between Faith and Pornography, it’s as goth as goth can be and even further, makes me want to wander in some obscure facility and look for ghosts and explore my deepest fears, they are truly the best band I’ve ever listened to

[@deaddoll1361]

As goth as goth can be and even further? Give it a spell, you sound like you belong in a facility.

[@markush.8942]

....brings me back to the 80s. Wearing black new wave clothes, styled hair....so many memories of this time. Indeed...the best time in my life!

[@jali898]

its shit now aint it

[@saraa9048]

No entiendo por qué está canción no tiene tanto reconocimiento, es una gran canción, en lo personal, me encanta

[@frodomondo]

Damn people, this sounds like a confession.....I've just been going over tunes I'd like to be played at my - he's gone, hooray....party.... and i suddenly realised that - without the cure i would never have passed my aircraft mechanics..... and then my technicians courses, when i was in the RAF - these people single-handedly gave me enough, joy, space and reason, to continue my studies, that i finally passed - simply put, my life's tune - a forest - by the cure - then i can pass on - totally me.

[@4mikeyd]

She was crying. Crying for a girl who died so many years before. She wept for the passing of her sister. Her best friend. This song is "Love". Pure Love. Straight from the heart and spirit. We all dream. We all have loses. We've all wept. We all Love. God bless The Cure. God bless this Song. Always.

[@alleygh0st]

In the novel they communicate through time...

[@jpmtlhead39]

What a Beautiful song,even after 42 years.

[@beaware6487]

This is one of the most gut wrenching songs ever written and sung. Never listen to this after a breakup. You have been warned

[@82skel]

best song of the cure

[@gaae2000]

This is the very first song that i eve heard of the Cure. Hunting video.

[@soldierloz]

There’s a cure for people who don’t like the Cure! Outstanding

[@richarquis]

This has always been my favourite Cure song. There are many, so many that I love, but I always come back to this.

[@fagnergunner3131]

this bass line is awesome

[@efemell]

that classic "i'm turning my head to face you" eighties intro close-up XD

[@s1050]

skiba madiba Absolutely love that!

[@MsMeiv]

I'm going to try that out IRL...

[@myfragilelilac]

🤣🤣🤣

[@myfragilelilac]

THIS must be a meme

[@AW-kr9fl]

My favourite Cure song. An absolute masterpiece. They were at their peak here

[@MrBesvikenson]

One of my favourite songs by The Cure! Love the bass line and Roberts voice! You hardly ever see a band these days that deliver such quality and art into their music!

[@andreatarantelli6995]

Pezzo affascinate, ipnotico ,malinconico ,poetico che dire strepitoso

[@stalkek]

Staring at the Sea, the collection of Cure singles up till the mid 80s, is one of those albums everyone should have.

[@briandalgleish3716]

Robert Smith's singing is haunting and melodic truly magnificent band I've been a fan of The Cure from way way back superb

[@filippoilpoeta6437]

Time stands still with this song

[@MrMuziklover22]

One of my most Favorite songs EVER from The Cure...!!!!!!! Going to see them live next week....!!!!!!!

[@chrismarlow1737]

One of my absolute favorite songs.. And after listening to it for 35 years now, I just found and read the book that it was base on. What a different that makes to the meaning of the song. I recommend that you find a copy of the book ,( Charlotte Sometimes by Penelope Farmer 1969).

[@isabel1983]

My FAVORITE Cure song 🥀

[@jamese4498]

Kristen ❤ every time I listen to The Cure I think about you and the fun times we had as teenagers miss those days so much 😢 14 15 16

[@morganlafey6791]

Their best video,in my humble opinion.

[@nrrebropunkt9588]

Masterpiece!!! I used to listen to this gem every friday night drinking red wine at a barbecue in Argentina.

[@oleg_bolshoychlen]

я не могу передать словами все чувства, которые у меня вызывает эта песня и все песни the cure в принципе. это нечто волшебное, как будто взгляд в иное измерение, другое время. я очень счастлива, что узнала о существовании the cure!

[@kate9341]

Абсолютно разделяю ваши переживания! После открытия этой музыки моя жизнь уже никогда не станет прежней

[@wildviolet3973]

Есть в их музыке в сочетании с голосом Роберта какой-то мистический романтизм, что-то потустороннее, но не зловещее, а доброе, утешающее, обволакивающее.

[@christosmaroulis3896]

Αγιαστιτω το όνομα του, Αμίν αδερφέ

[@Delmonaco1969]

the best transcendental song of the Cure in my opinion.

[@omegahyperes96]

Had to leave a comment here, this moment in time, just because The Cure. As silly as that might sound, couldn't find better words, couldn't pass up the golden opportunity. ❤

[@TimBurVlogs]

Not silly at all, my friend!

[@paulaymericrodrigues3237]

I am French. I love British music above all New wave but for me the Cure it's fucking Genius

[@FrancescoNappi97]

Amazing song, a perfect union between melody and gothic/dark style. Long live to the Cure!

[@syru3886]

52 ans cette nuit et pourtant toujours autant d'émotion en entendant la voix de RS sur ce titre 🖤

[@dannishoemake731]

I love this song.. Definitely in my top 5 favorite Cure songs.

[@arnaudbernier1406]

Same here. Probably with A Forest, Cold, The Figurehead and From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea.

[@tonyguglielmucci4094]

It's an absolute classic. Still have my 81 single

[@matthewscott5450]

Most depressing Cure track. Works every time. Ghost of the 90s

[@ShinGyoSo]

Dla mnie ścisły TOP twórczości The Cure. Czy najlepszy?? Akurat w twórczości tego zespołu, wiele zależy od chwili, w której słucham.

[@fawadmalik5904]

melancholy gothic british 80s synth pop love it

[@MamaChoo88]

This song was absolutely amazing live!! 💜 Atlanta, Georgia 2023

[@maximilianoborges5920]

Most underrated song by The Cure

[@steve261brown]

Not by Cure fans.

[@isaurahadiyanto5546]

Not really

[@marcosfernandez2959]

​@@isaurahadiyanto5546 Yeah, it's pretty underrated (or not very popular, if you prefer), you won't find it in almost any list of best The Cure songs. The fact that it wasn't included in any studio album has probably kept it under the radar. That's fine, though, my only gripe is that this is the only clip in KZbin with the official videoclip (another sign that it is very underrated), and video and audio quality are both terrible.

[@iamyourfuture808]

"underrated" is a very over used term on youtube

[@losthighway8141]

Underrated??? It's a Classic, every single fan of The Cure love this song

[@ruthlessfairy]

This song makes my heart fly... I hear it on repeat so many times everyday.

[@4mikeyd]

Same here. Reminds me of a girl I knew so many years ago.

[@4mikeyd]

Also reminds me of my Daughter when she's sad. I tried to introduce her to this masterpiece.

[@Dampfmaschine]

This is the pure Sound of Gothic...This is the reason i like to be a part of it...Thx..

[@unknown.ben2006]

This is currently my favourite Cure song. It's so whimsical, gloomy and melancholic... 🖤🖤🖤 It feels like a dream, and for some reason reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.

[@BrunoAlmadaComas]

my favorite dark song of all time just making my trip go further inside my head, deeper in trancee

[@cjhepburn7406]

Dark Mavis is good too. Mansun.

[@robhaunui3343]

One of the most haunting songs The Cure have ever done,and still one of their best.I remember buying the 7''/12'' of this back in '81,and it's still a mesmerising track.

[@juliedelhomel]

my favorite song by The Cure. everything is just perfect in Charlotte Sometimes

[@brianwaltz3754]

I've never understood what the lyrics is really about, but the lyrics is so beautyfull , you can get so much out of it in different directions, maybe that's why it is so unique - and my God how beautyfull she is + the melody in it self is a master piece.

[@robinstubbings7659]

It's based on the book Charlotte Sometimes by Penelope Farmer. The first few verses are basically taken from the opening nearly verbatim.

[@plunderpunk2]

This wipes the floor with everything else of the era. This and A Forest are peak Cure.

[@memetrashcan9613]

Pornography and Disintegration hello??

[@majortom2688]

Such a song in NO album except lives and compils... incredible