Fear Of Ghosts
The Cure · Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001) [2004]
Like a feeling that I'm down
Deep inside my heart
Like I'm looking out through
Splitting blood red
Windows in my heart
From a higher up than heaven
And a harder down than stone
Shake the fear that always clawing
Pulls me clawing down alone
As I spitting splitting blood red
Breaking windows in my heart
And the past is taunting
Fear of ghosts
Is forcing me apart
And the further I get
From the things that I care about
The less I care about
How much further away I get...
I am lost again
With everything gone
And more alone
Than I have ever been
I expect you to understand
To feel it too
But I know that even if you will
You cannot ever help me
Nor can I
Ever help you
Deep inside my heart
Like I'm looking out through
Splitting blood red
Windows in my heart
From a higher up than heaven
And a harder down than stone
Shake the fear that always clawing
Pulls me clawing down alone
As I spitting splitting blood red
Breaking windows in my heart
And the past is taunting
Fear of ghosts
Is forcing me apart
And the further I get
From the things that I care about
The less I care about
How much further away I get...
I am lost again
With everything gone
And more alone
Than I have ever been
I expect you to understand
To feel it too
But I know that even if you will
You cannot ever help me
Nor can I
Ever help you
Fear Of Ghosts
Released on the 2004 compilation Join The Dots, 'Fear Of Ghosts' stands as a haunting centerpiece in The Cure's discography, exemplifying the band's signature gothic rock and new wave sound. The track features Robert Smith's distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric production, characteristic of the group's work during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a B-side, it offers a glimpse into the band's creative output beyond their major singles, reinforcing their reputation for moody, introspective songwriting. The recording captures the emotional depth and sonic texture that defined The Cure's influential contribution to alternative rock, remaining a staple for fans of the genre.