Burn
The Cure · Join The Dots: B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001 [2003]
Whispering me away from you
'Don't wake at night to watch her sleep
You know that you will always lose
This trembling, adored, tousled birdmad girl...'
But every night I burn
Every night I call your name
Every night I burn
Every night I fall again
'Oh, don't talk of love,' the shadows purr
Murmuring me away from you
'Don't talk of worlds that never were
The end is all that's ever true
There's nothing you can ever say
Nothing you can ever do...'
Still every night I burn
Every night I scream your name
Every night I burn
Every night the dream's the same
Every night I burn
Waiting for my only friend
Every night I burn
Waiting for the world to end
'Just paint your face,' the shadows smile
Slipping me away from you
'Oh, it doesn't matter how you hide
Find you if we're wanting to
So slide back down and close your eyes
Sleep a while, you must be tired...'
But every night I burn
Every night I call your name
Every night I burn
Every night I fall again
Every night I burn
Scream the animal scream
Every night I burn
Dream the crow black dream
Every night I burn
Scream the animal scream
Every night I burn
Dream the crow black dream
Dream the crow black dream
Dream the crow black dream
Dream the crow black dream
Burn
Burn stands as a defining track in The Cure's expansive catalogue, capturing the band's signature blend of gothic melancholy and driving post-punk energy. Released during a prolific era of experimentation, the song showcases Robert Smith's distinctive vocal delivery over a rhythmic foundation that balances atmospheric textures with urgent percussion. As a staple of their live performances and a key song in their B-sides collection, the recording highlights the group's ability to craft enduring anthems that resonate across decades. The track remains a testament to the band's influence on alternative rock, offering a concise yet powerful example of their songwriting prowess without relying on excessive ornamentation. Its enduring presence in their discography underscores the lasting appeal of their unique sonic identity.