La Ment (Flexipop Version)
The Cure · Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001) [2004]
Underneath the bridge
A man walked
Cold and blue
Into La Ment
The sky coloured perfect
As the man slipped away
Waving with a last vanilla smile...
Somewhere at a table
Two drowned fools
Smoking
Drinking water as they talked
Of how they loved our lady
And oh! the smell as candles die...
One more ice cream river body
Flowed underneath the bridge
Underneath the bridge
La Ment (Flexipop Version)
The Cure's "La Ment" stands as a defining track from their 1980s post-punk evolution, originally appearing on the album *Disintegration*. This specific Flexipop version, released in 2004 on the compilation *Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001)*, reimagines the song with a distinct, upbeat electronic sheen that contrasts sharply with the band's darker, atmospheric sound on the original record. The track showcases Robert Smith's signature melancholic vocals layered over a driving, synthesized rhythm, highlighting the group's versatility and willingness to experiment with genre boundaries. While the original recording captured the raw energy of the era, this remix demonstrates the enduring appeal of the composition and the band's ability to reinvent their catalog for modern audiences without losing its emotional core.