The Cure - A Letter To Elise (Official Music Video)

[@GreendayRockertj]

My name is Elise. I'm 17 years old. I love The Cure. And with this song, my life is already complete.

[@joaovictor3312]

do your eyes catch fire the way they should?

[@ivanjerez2417]

Well... There's a good girl!

[@vitordeholandajo156]

I listened quite often this song when I was younger, about my 17, 18 years. Now, I am 29 years. Life passes like thunder. I had an Elise, once, and it has passed away as well... Now you are 25 years old. How many things you thought couldn't be more than that? In the end, "There is nothing we can do, at all".

[@paulfox2605]

Elise Schipper this is 1 of my all time fave song,i love it..i love cure as well Elise their class i grew up with their music..keep loving them..

[@davidbeniston2516]

Elise Schipper I know you are a lot older now and by god YOU hit the cure at there peak it blows me away this song always will peace and love to ya family in These troubled times x

[@elisebooo]

My parents saw The Cure live when I was in my mum's belly and they named me after this song and I was born the same year the album Wish came out, 1992. This amazing song makes me very emotional and proud of my name 🥰

[@oxyv7285]

Super!

[@joelpena5865]

I named my daughter after this song and it is our favorite song too

[@leo13cam76]

Very good 🇧🇷🥰❤️

[@deassis4532]

Parabéns.

[@manunitedskm]

That’s amazing, Elise! This is such a great song.

[@joanbecenti8938]

As I walked into my dark bedroom and layed on my bed and had the radio tuned into the only alternative music station on AM in Phoenix, AZ, The Cure's 'A Letter To Elise' came on. The last single from their album 'Wish'. As I laid there in the darkness, I strangely reminisced about my life. It was the end of my adolescence. And my life as I knew it changed drastically after that November night in 1992. Thank you to The Cure for another major bookmark in my life. It couldn't have been done by a better song and band.

[@silversurfer640]

Joan Bescenti. You are a star. 🌟🌟

[@stephanevillatte5970]

The guitar solo says all the pain and sadness of the story...real musicians serve the song.

[@aawajan8746]

A Letter to Elise is a letter to everyone and everything you miss and love/ed that you just cannot possess/have/be with any more nor do you quite want/need to but a part of you still kinda does?!❤

[@lauragreaser3461]

This is all so on the money true. ❤️😓😘

[@chuckcastle7709]

There will never be another singer and band like the Cure. Pure genius!

[@evltwin984]

Not in that genre but try dinosaur jr for a grungier version

[@angelesalvarezlasarte656]

❤11

[@t-akethatsotherchannel5792]

there is another singer ... xchanged

[@LikeFreshMeltSnow]

Twin Tribes

[@kramcruz4159]

I named my daughter because of this song

[@zoltanjanostar187]

I' m 52 Years Old. I Love The Cure.

[@Cureboy1]

I've been a massive fan of the Cure since I was 15 in 1996. I always said if I had a daughter I would call her Elise, after this song. I'm now 41 and I have a daughter and her name is Elise and I couldn't be more proud ❤

[@entsprallung7640]

Proud of what? I can see no reason to be proud of anyrhing in that case.

[@TheHungryPigeon]

@@entsprallung7640 Proud of his daughter I'd imagine...

[@eriktatos]

Literally me…pray I have a daughter so I will name her Elise

[@lu_laredoescobar]

😅😅

[@kamilszatalski5154]

​@samuel l fishburne l😊

[@PabloToscano]

Somehow I feel "A letter to Elise" is the gifted daughter of "Pictures of you" both songs are amazing, deep and awesome. Thank you The cure for this eternal gift.

[@simongallup9147]

Hello, How are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here

[@PabloToscano]

@@simongallup9147 my apologies Sir, are you THE Simon Gallup? ¿The real one? 😱😱😱😱😱

[@simongallup9147]

@@PabloToscano Well I know you must be surprise to have receive a message from me right?

[@duckify74]

Yes . Yes this is the daughter of pictures of you.

[@michellecampbell9466]

Guitars are very similar to Pictures of You

[@OtisNotibrus]

0:29 [Chorus] Oh, Elise it doesn't matter what you say I just can't stay here every yesterday Like keep on acting out the same The way we act out Every way to smile, forget And make-believe we never needed Any more than this Any more than this 1:08 [Verse] Oh, Elise it doesn't matter what you do I know I'll never really get inside of you To make your eyes catch fire The way they should The way the blue could pull me in If they only would, if they only would At least I'd lose this sense of sensing Something else that hides away From me and you, there are worlds to part With aching looks and breaking hearts And all the prayers your hands can make Oh, I just take as much as you can throw And then throw it all away Oh I'll throw it all away Like throwing faces at the sky Like throwing arms round yesterday I stood and stared Wide-eyed in front of you And the face I saw looked back the way I wanted to But I just can't hold my tears away the way you do Elise, believe I never wanted this I thought this time I'd keep all of my promises I thought you were the girl I always dreamed about But I let the dream go And the promises broke and make-believe ran out 3:22 [Chorus] So, Elise it doesn't matter what you say I just can't stay here every yesterday Like keep on acting out the same The way we act out Every way to smile, forget And make-believe we never needed Any more than this Any more than this 3:48 [Outro] And every time I try to pick it up Like falling sand As fast as I pick it up It runs away through my clutching hands But there's nothing else I can really do There's nothing else I can really do There's nothing else I can really do At all

[@ediwahyono2247]

Thank you

[@clairewright6697]

The best lyrics ever! Best song to listen to when someone breaks up with you and you don’t understand why… there is an inner peace, it’s not you, it’s just the way it is ❤️

[@jeromewolter3992]

Only the instruments transport soooo many emotions and then roberts voice...aweaome

[@donc9049]

One of the best songs ever written.

[@Gery-ho3wo]

L un de leur meilleur album... La mélancolie L espoir... Les mélodies Sublime Merci cure Merci Robert

[@fereshassineLoki]

Every song they perform is magic. No other band can do it.

[@simongallup9147]

Hello, How are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here

[@entsprallung7640]

I think they've produced a lot of boring digusting shit too.

[@philippecarbonero9877]

That's right!!! ALL LOVING TO MY PREFER BAND The CURE in French Le remède

[@timjohnson8820]

U2 can perform magic too. Of course, their type of music is quite different from the Cure but both bands have some magical music. U2 has uplifting inspiring music. The Cure has the sad emotional emo music

[@stargothic2717]

Da stimm ich dir zu

[@jayroberts7208]

One of their most beautiful songs.....deep, deep words.

[@YaleinPrague]

This is one of the finest songs I’ve heard in my lifetime.

[@jennamiller8648]

Holy crap!! How could I love them even more?!?

[@emmanuelu.9481]

I had a gf named Eliza (which is kind of the same but in Spanish). I couldn't make her eyes to catch fire the way they should, and I couldn't stay, just as the song says. I remember her with a lot of love and I wish the best for her. I have not heard anything about her on the last 15 years but I hope she is doing great. I played this song for her once, she loved it. And every time this song is played on the radio or KZbin, it brings me all those good memories. I'll never forget her.

[@magomednashkho6325]

Understand you man! Miss my Elise much

[@NewYorker-sf8wo]

These musicians transcend time. No matter how much time passes they will always strike a cord in my heart. Long live 80's

[@swagzdj5793]

I named my daughter Elise because of you! Always The Cure to my life!

[@itskyb]

Been a fan since '87 when I first heard the "Kiss Me, Kiss Me" album.

[@gw1313]

I love to imagine her (Elise), reading the letter, to be the music and him, who wrote the letter, to be lyrics. It's pure heartbreak...

[@jwhitaker1507]

Wonder if the music you listen to in your wonder years molds the person you will become? I hope this music did the job.

[@elisebytebier1159]

My name is Elise and when I found this so I was so suprised that there was a song with my name. When I was listening to the song it brought me back to the time my mother played this song... I love this so much

[@jonedwirawan]

Oh Elise it doesn't matter what you say I just can't stay here every yesterday Like keep on acting out the same The way we act out Every way to smile Forget And make-believe we never needed Any more than this Any more than this Oh Elise it doesn't matter what you do I know I'll never really get inside of you To make your eyes catch fire The way they should The way the blue could pull me in If they only would If they only would At least I'd lose this sense of sensing something else That hides away From me and you There're worlds to part With aching looks and breaking hearts And all the prayers your hands can make Oh I just take as much as you can throw And then throw it all away Oh I throw it all away Like throwing faces at the sky Like throwing arms round Yesterday I stood and stared Wide-eyed in front of you And the face I saw looked back The way I wanted to But I just can't hold my tears away The way you do Elise believe I never wanted this I thought this time I'd keep all of my promises I thought you were the girl I always dreamed about But I let the dream go And the promises broke And the make-believe ran out... So Elise It doesn't matter what you say I just can't stay here every yesterday Like keep on acting out the same The way we act out Every way to smile Forget And make-believe we never needed Any more than this Any more than this And every time I try to pick it up Like falling sand As fast as I pick it up It runs away through my clutching hands But there's nothing else I can really do There's nothing else I can really do There's nothing else I can really do At all...

[@lucastrevisani99]

Thank you. mate!

[@yaninavizcaya1326]

genial!

[@syteanric1868]

a song about a relationship that's run it's course.... they don't love each other anymore but they can't part... they stay together hoping that what they both had will come back but both knowing it never will....

[@luisgerardo309]

yeah....fucking idiots

[@alejandroleon3891]

Hahahahaha, thank you for that.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@TheDrowningWoman]

makes me melt the way Robert sings never looking straight into the cam ❤️

[@VanessaSchneider-hl9xz]

I dedicated this song to my cat on his last day of life, he was fighting an incurable disease, it was one of the hardest experiences of my life to let him go. Whenever I heard this song, the lyrics seemed to speak to me, I didn't know how to express what I was feeling at that moment but this song seemed to say it all. Since then, whenever I hear it I miss my little friend so much. This song is very special to me.

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

😔💔🙏🏻✌🏼😻🌹

[@clairewright6697]

❤❤

[@carla100191]

simply one of the most beautiful works of musical art of the music industry on the planet.

[@jmsander91]

Lyrics Oh Elise it doesn't matter what you say I just can't stay here every yesterday Like keep on acting out the same the way we act out Every way to smile forget and make-believe We never needed any more than this Any more than this Oh Elise it doesn't matter what you do I know I'll never really get inside of you To make your eyes catch fire the way they should The way the blue could pull me in If they only would If they only would At least I'd lose this sense of sensing Something else that hides away From me and you there're worlds to part With aching looks and breaking hearts And all the prayers your hands can make Oh I just take as much as you can throw And then throw it all away Oh I throw it all away Like throwing faces at the sky Like throwing arms round Yesterday, I stood and stared wide-eyed in front of you And the face I saw looked back the way I wanted to But I just can't hold my tears away the way you do Elise believe I never wanted this Thought this time I'd keep all of my promises Thought you were the girl I always dreamed about But I let the dream go And the promises broke And the make-believe ran out So Elise it doesn't matter what you say I just can't stay here every yesterday Like keep on acting out the same the way we act out Every way to smile forget and make-believe We never needed any more than this Any more than this And every time I try to pick it up like falling sand As fast as I pick it up It runs away through my clutching hands But there's nothing else I can really do There's nothing else I can really do There's nothing else I can really do at all Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Robert James Smith / Simon Gallup / Perry Bamonte / Boris Williams / Porl Thompson A Letter to Elise lyrics © Fiction Songs Ltd.

[@albertoeraso7066]

Thanks!

[@hi-lo3qj]

Thanks

[@maggie_36]

🖤

[@maryrosalesg.1310]

Is beutifull....🎶🎶

[@marcopena577]

😂

[@zapatarmando]

So an underrated song. I wish it had more appreciation. Lyrics are so deep and timeless, you could hear it in a hundred years and still will be dedicated to all that relationships that fail.

[@eviedawes9014]

Amanda unfortunately a lot of people I'd say most people are not as deep as us and will not be able to appreciate the meaning of the song or understand the words.......

[@blues713317]

One of a kind. Long live the Cure.

[@djigor]

One of the most emotional guitar solos ever. 2:44 - 3:22

[@jackwallen]

It gets me every time. It's so simple but so moving.

[@SauronProvidence]

it feel like "hurt" and "so regret"

[@70sladyalways25]

Yes, I love that solo ❤

[@robecflo]

I am agree, it makes me cry some times. Very emotional and nostalgy in it.

[@DianeCoartney]

This song is so addicting. I'm a Cure fan. They are so amazing with every single lyric. ABSOLUTE GENIUS

[@yogawithjoy6360]

I love this song. Melancholy, yet beautiful. Some dreams are just that: a dream. And meant to be let go of, unfortunately, as much as it may hurt to do so.

[@huskey8859]

Simply one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@matthewvinson4560]

Great song, great lyrics too

[@rumplestiltskin3653]

It is

[@ArnarE]

One of the best and saddest songs ever made.

[@peterconnolly76]

A much underrated Cure song in my view . So many great songs .

[@alicewonderland5361]

Of course, Always and Always 🖤

[@imaginarygirl0]

I don't know how many times I listened to this and when I do now it still feels Just like heaven. It really helped me get through a hard time and I love it so much. Forever grateful to them. My Cure.

[@redghost777]

Need to cry? This song is a go to.

[@bingewatcherfanatic996]

Lol yes.

[@markjennings9062]

Wow, the deeper I dig in to The Cure discography the more I am hooked! What a beautiful song!

[@町元輝子]

初夏っぽい曲調で好きなんです💖

[@markfernandez5474]

after all these years i still cry to this song...

[@jessygf]

It's just beautiful!! 😢

[@EliseCharlotte]

Me too.

[@nickra60]

Still you do?

[@lalinrafol7665]

I cry every 1 am listening to this, it is a routine for me.

[@citymouse2672]

god I miss my college days... it was very dark and humid. only one person I could share with these songs.. I'm glad that I knew him back that time. though we lost in touch now but it is sweet memories.

[@southerner4566]

Cant you look him up on Facebook ?

[@ellisgavrilla]

This is my #1 cure's song, cos it reminds me to a particular situation and someone. Still have goosebumps when hearing this, sometimes even coudln't heard it full, stoped in the middle, too strong for the memories.

[@andresikb]

One of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard! This is absolutely beautiful ♥️

[@angieengi]

Don't you just question the meaning of your existence after listening to this song? How we cannot really do much (at all)....

[@chilu04]

My sister's name is Elise. She's the best. And I love this song! The Cure always cures me!

[@christinakraftician]

Orchestrated perfectly. The lyrical songwriting is a masterpiece.

[@elisemosley5142]

My dad is the biggest cure fan and he named me after this song

[@steve261brown]

A dad of great taste.

[@robertpowell8993]

not listened in a while, it's mad how how many songs you find relate to life...

[@southerner4566]

As Cure songs go this is up there with the best of them.

[@guillermochemes3975]

Been listening to this song since I was 18. Can't get enough. I just adore the lyrics

[@josevanloo3442]

When you loose some one as described in this song, one is forever listening to it. And there is nothing else I can really do but to listen to this song over and over.

[@Michaella1234]

May youth last forever❤

[@garyhuempfner1472]

It don't.

[@taur611]

That solo still gives me a tingle down my spine.

[@davidrojas4964]

Siempre se necesita un dosis de The Cure para continuar el camino..!

[@armandobarajas7405]

Que gran comentario amigo saludos

[@pedrocouto4412]

e a pura realidade,david

[@NoName_emaNoN]

true story!

[@carloshernandezcruz5398]

Siempre regresamos a donde fuimos felices ,

[@javiersorianojua4253]

ESTOY CONTIGO!!!!🖤🤟

[@robertgrant2554]

This is one of my favourite Cure Songs...... and I don't know why. Just magic

[@Elisefy]

When I hear this song, I feel like it's an honour to be called Elise.

[@chrisolguin8714]

The sadness in this song is palpable.

[@alma.mater5117]

Absolutely true 😢

[@dan_cl]

Unbelievable melody... so amazing.... One of the best songs of the history... for sure

[@regretto]

I think this is underrated. On par with their greatest songs in my opinion.

[@aww8068]

OH GOD, I'M IN LOVE WITH THISS SONGGGGGGGG 💐🖤

[@solanaceae2069]

O ~ Elise .. I just take as much as you can throw , and throw it all away

[@Fred-mx6cu]

Sending love from Italy, love the Cure ♥️ thanks God for inspiring musicians such these.

[@syteanric]

A song about a couple who no longer love each other but stay together in the hope that they can rekindle what they once had but knowing its over. Neither can bare to be apart from the other but both know its time to move on. This IS the Cure's best song. "And the face I saw looked back the way I wanted to" The narrator is saying in the letter everything he/she is too scared to say to elise in person even though you can bet Elise has has written the same letter 1000 times herself. They'll both be sad remembering happiness

[@genericgeorge4933]

Having a relationship where you give your all, but she doesn't reciprocate and slowly drifts away... this song really hurts to listen to.

[@rebecaandrade4470]

Toda vez que escuto essa música, tenho a certeza que não poderia ter escolhido nome mais bonito pra minha filha! Elise ❤️

[@RodrigoAlves-rh5fe]

Brasileiros ouvindo The Cure. Eu sabia que ainda tinha gente que ouve boa música neste país.

[@meigabrasil]

E o seu nome é o mesmo da ginasta medalha de ouro na olimpíada!

[@clovissilvadasilva486]

Legal!

[@cahanyarjea8639]

@@clovissilvadasilva486 ilegal

[@ronnysreisenpolitik]

Great 🤟🤟🤟🤟kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4TblnV6bLGpptE

[@ho_dontdoit]

I met them,Mary first when I was 12.My best friend's dad worked for The Cure for years & invited us to go on a weekend trip.The Smiths were in AZ at the time.Mary had a real Lilith aura.Robert came out to check on her & I got to meet my crush lol I was so nervous so I just stood there taking him in.They both were delicate beauties,he was tall & she seemed tiny next to him.Neither of them said much when they were together but they were nice.I will never forget that day.I was pleasantly surprised when I met them again when I was 20.I always thought they were just being nice to 2 kids, they were actually just cool people ❤

[@faisnurhakim9079]

Thanks, for curing my heart from pain and dissapointment

[@lucybilney5558]

Considering Robert has been happily in love for a whole lifetime, he really Wrights some sad songs about lost love ,

[@thunder_heads]

He observes others relationships and reads a lot of books

[@zombeast1976]

There was time when him and Mary were not together.

[@alma.mater5117]

​@@zombeast1976 As far as I know, at that time, one of the members was already going through divorce... It was Simon, to be exact 😢

[@alma.mater5117]

​@@thunder_heads That's true!!

[@MemoiresE]

Couldn't have a more beautifull name-song, and also born in 1992!

[@slayerofgoblins947]

Solo The cure puede crear estas canciones tan fantasticas y bellas

[@NexiMale-y3i]

This track make me remembered someone! 😢😢

[@thecure7.7.7.trust.]

Niente da dire the cure il mio gruppo preferito in assoluto a mani bassissime!!!.li ho ascoltati ovunque in Italia e all estero.Inghilterra Francia Spagna e Stati Uniti.ma questa canzone ogni volta mi fa venire in mente momenti che purtroppo non potranno più accadere non potranno più esserci!.ma quei ricordi con questo loop saranno sempre nel mio cuore.grazie THE Cure 🤟 🎶

[@Delhado]

Hi, my name's Viktoria, I'm 12 years old,I love the cure 😌

[@melissawells5779]

@@Delhado awe bless u child. Very good choice. Aren’t they wonderful

[@coral8527]

I wish for you a wonderful life ❤️

[@AllenKnutson]

As well you might !!

[@sabina7176]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@glenbogger1873]

Had a huge crush on this girl Fiona. One day i asked her what her favourite band was, she said The Cure. I went and bought live Forrest Charlotte Sometimes was great....while i never won her love and heart i did find The Cure. I was about 15yrs old now im 58.

[@moobutt]

You probably ended up better off in the end.

[@Astro41876]

The Cure has so many songs that are just so captivating. A Letter To Elise is no exception. It's among my favorite Cure songs. So many memories this song brings. I was 16 in 1992 when the album was released. The bass, the lead guitar, the drums, everything just perfect in this song ☺️☺️☺️.

[@rutearaujo7343]

Beautiful song❤

[@bbaron9472]

Seeing them in 2 weeks, years later than i should have. So excited.

[@WrestlingfansareCLOWNS]

"To make your eyes catch fire the way they should"

[@projecttomorrow227]

3:10 they made a mistake by shortening the guitar solo for the video release . that solo is meaningful emotional well written music . a highlight composition in the bands career .

[@DVanDizzle]

It will always be on the playlist in my heart. I just can't hold my tears they way you do, I never wanted this, I thought I'd keep all of my promises!

[@toddk1479]

I met the guys backstage in Nashville after the Curioso festival. The kindest, sweetest guys you will ever meet. Robert was sipping on a Corona. I was so nervous to talk to him. He was so kind. He told me David Bowie was his influence. Early David Bowie. I will always remember that. Thank you Robert for all the great music.

[@michaelmalone7231]

Robert was one of many who played with David Bowie for his 50th birthday at MSG in 1997. They did Bowie's "Quicksand" together. Always had mutual respect for each other.

[@tudorverde]

"I just can't stay here every yesterday" - it's one of the best and surprising metaphors / expressions I've ever heard. Genius.

[@frizzmedidado7078]

hey im jb, 17 yrs old an im inlove with this band, ev'rything is so perfect when it regards to their band and music.

[@sandraiscan5768]

i can say that this is one of the songs of my life. I don’t know why, but I can’t never get enough❤️ and it doesnt matter how much time it passes until i hear it again, it will always be my song💖 thank you, Robert

[@sandraiscan5768]

plus, Robert is EXTREMELY handsome and attractive in this video, jesus

[@brunocaioribeiro1736]

Amo o The Cure. Toda a nostalgia aqui, saudades da adolescência, desse som foda.

[@coral8527]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@steve261brown]

It is that ❤

[@SKIADK]

Robert Smith speaks volumes for us all troubled souls.

[@stevelacy137]

❤❤Anyone here in 2024??❤❤

[@arnoldfigueroa6976]

Always😊

[@corgi93291]

My favorite Cure song.

[@kellie7998]

At least once a week. Love, love, LOVE this song!!

[@steve261brown]

Me always. Every week without fail. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@awesomeness6252]

Yes

[@weldersidcley3239]

Essa é de um tempo que existiam bandas de rock que nos faziam refletir e viajar em suas letras e que continuam tocando no fundo da alma humana!!!!!

[@Vera-un7uc]

welder sidcley, como eu sinto falta dessas bandas! The Cure, The Smiths, Sisters of Mercy, etc e das brasileiras: Violeta de Outono, Varsóvia, Volantes, Inocentes, Plebe Rude, etc

[@bingewatcherfanatic996]

I thought you were the girl i always dream about But i let the dream go And the promises broke And the make believe ran out... Hits harder each time i listen.

[@steve261brown]

The greatest song ever written ❤

[@Heatherlopez23]

Named my daughter for this song ❤ one of my favorites

[@georginabilling9803]

He's so beautiful

[@robertsmith2119]

Hello, How are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here

[@61subsandnovideos]

@@robertsmith2119 lmao im sorry but the real Robert would never 💀💀

[@Atlas65]

I was just thinking the same thing .. No homo

[@NellaRuth]

Todas las canciones de The cure me llegan al alma, esta espeficicamente me rompe en mil pedazos. But I let the dream go...

[@lucianoteixeira7345]

The trust é linda tbm.

[@lucianoteixeira7345]

Trust e picture of you são lindas tbm.

[@davidvaladesmera5423]

Es la mejor banda de todos los tiempos, la más completa. XXX

[@edra8641]

@@davidvaladesmera5423 ... y si no la es, aunque lo dudo, esta entre las mejores ...