Close To Me

The Cure · Bestival Live 2011 [2011]

I've waited hours for this

I've made myself so sick

I wish I'd stayed asleep today

I never thought this day would end

I never thought tonight could ever be

This close to me

Just try to see in the dark

Just try to make it work

To feel the fear before you're here

I make the shapes come much too close

I pull my eyes out

Hold my breath

And wait until I shake...

But if I had your faith

Then I could make it safe and clean

If only I was sure

That my head on the door was a dream

I've waited hours for this

I've made myself so sick

I wish I'd stayed asleep today

I never thought this day would end

I never thought tonight could ever be

This close to me

But if I had your face

I could make it safe and clean

If only I was sure

That my head on the door was a dream

Close To Me - The Cure

Released during The Cure's 2011 Bestival Live performance, 'Close To Me' stands as a powerful live rendition of the band's iconic 1987 track from the album *Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me*. Originally a haunting centerpiece of Robert Smith's gothic rock evolution, the song has become a staple of the band's live repertoire, often delivered with the raw intensity characteristic of their later performances. The 2011 recording captures the atmospheric depth and emotional resonance that defined the song's enduring legacy, showcasing its ability to resonate across decades. As a key element of The Cure's discography, the track remains a definitive example of their ability to blend melancholic melodies with driving rhythms, cementing its status as a modern classic within the post-punk and alternative rock genres.