Lullaby
The Cure · Greatest Hits [2001]
On candystripe legs the spiderman comes
Softly through the shadow of the evening sun
Stealing past the windows of the blissfully dead
Looking for the victim shivering in bed
Searching out fear in the gathering gloom and
Suddenly!
A movement in the corner of the room!
And there is nothing I can do
And I realise with fright
That the spiderman is having me for dinner tonight!
Quietly he laughs and shaking his head
Creeps closer now
Closer to the foot of the bed
And softer than shadow and quicker than flies
His arms are around me and his tongue in my eyes
Be still, be calm, be quiet now, my precious boy
Don't struggle like that or I will only love you more
But it's much too late to get away or turn on the light
The spiderman is having you for dinner tonight!
And I feel like I'm being eaten
By a thousand million shivering furry holes
And I know that in the morning I will wake up
In the shivering cold
The spiderman is always hungry...
(Come into my parlour, said the spider to the fly
I have something...)
Lullaby - The Cure
Lullaby stands as a defining track from The Cure's expansive discography, showcasing the band's mastery of atmospheric post-punk and gothic rock. Originally recorded during the mid-1980s, the song captures Robert Smith's signature melancholic delivery over a backdrop of swirling guitars and steady percussion. It exemplifies the group's ability to blend introspective songwriting with an accessible, emotive sound that resonated deeply with fans. As a staple on their compilation albums, the recording highlights the band's evolution from their darker early years into a more polished, melodic era. The track remains a beloved song in their catalogue, reflecting the emotional depth and sonic textures that have secured The Cure's enduring legacy in alternative music.