End

The Cure · Bestival Live 2011 [2011]

I think I've reached that point

Where giving up and going on

Are both the same dead end to me

Are both the same old song

I think I've reached that point

Where every wish has come true

And tired disguised oblivion

Is everything I do

Please stop loving me

Please stop loving me

I am none of these things

I think I've reached that point

Where all the things you have to say

And hopes for something more from me

Are just games to pass the time away

Please stop loving me

Please stop loving me

I am none of these things

I think I've reached that point

Where every word that you write

Of every blood dark sea

And every soul black night

And every dream you dream me in

And every perfect free from sin

And burning eyes

And hearts on fire

Are just the same old song

Please stop loving me

Please stop loving me

I am none of these things

I am none of these things

I am none of these things

End - The Cure

Released as part of The Cure's 2011 Bestival Live recording, 'End' captures the band's signature post-punk and new wave aesthetic with a driving rhythm and emotive vocal delivery. The track exemplifies Robert Smith's ability to blend atmospheric textures with melodic intensity, characteristic of the group's work during the late 1980s and early 1990s. While originally recorded for live performance, the song has become a staple of The Cure's discography, frequently appearing on greatest hits compilations and live albums. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of melancholic resolution, fitting the thematic elements often explored in Smith's songwriting. The recording stands as a testament to the band's live prowess and their continued relevance in the alternative rock landscape.