Pillbox Tales
The Cure · Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001) [2004]
Racing time
Fire down the wall
Spinning around
The killing ground
It makes you look so small
Henna years
The stinging tears
Flesh on the railway track
The screaming queen
On the TV screen
Is never coming back
Don't suffer no more
Just step inside and listen
Listen to my pillbox tales
Your special days
Your winning ways
You're living out the past
You're lying lies
And tying ties
And running much too fast
But you feel so sick
If you run too quick
And wishing every day
Wishing you were all alone
Wishing you were years away
Don't suffer no more
Just step inside and listen
Listen to my pillbox tales
About Pillbox Tales
"Pillbox Tales" is a haunting track by The Cure, originally released on the 2004 compilation *Join The Dots (B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001)*. As a staple of the band's extensive discography, the song exemplifies the gothic rock and new wave sensibilities that defined their career. The recording features Robert Smith's signature melancholic vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, characteristic of the band's work during their most influential periods. While often associated with the darker, more introspective phases of their output, the track remains a poignant addition to their catalog, reflecting themes of isolation and emotional vulnerability. Its enduring presence in live performances and reissues highlights its significance within the broader context of 1980s alternative music and the band's lasting impact on the genre.