Closedown
The Cure · Entreat [Live] [1989]
I'm running out of time
I'm out of step and
Closing down and
Never sleep for wanting hours
The empty hours of greed
And uselessly
Always the need
To feel again the real belief
Of something more than mockery
If only I could
Fill my heart with love
I'm out of step and
Closing down and
Never sleep for wanting hours
The empty hours of greed
And uselessly
Always the need
To feel again the real belief
Of something more than mockery
If only I could
Fill my heart with love
Closedown - The Cure
Released on the 1989 live album Entreat, 'Closedown' stands as a defining track in The Cure's post-punk evolution. Recorded during the band's intense touring period, the song captures the raw energy and atmospheric tension characteristic of their work in the late eighties. With its driving rhythm and emotive vocals, it exemplifies the band's ability to blend gothic sensibilities with punk urgency. The recording serves as a testament to the live performance capabilities that would later define their reputation in the alternative rock canon. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a powerful representation of the era's sonic landscape and the band's enduring influence on modern music.