Lullaby (Extended Mix)
The Cure · Mixed Up [1990]
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
When 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 all 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
For 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
And the spiderman is always hungry...
Lullaby (Extended Mix)
The Cure's 'Lullaby' stands as a defining moment in their post-punk and gothic rock evolution, originally appearing on the 1989 album Disintegration. This Extended Mix version, featured on the 1990 compilation Mixed Up, offers a lengthened exploration of the track's atmospheric textures and emotional depth. Robert Smith's distinctive vocals float over a soundscape of swirling guitars and steady percussion, capturing the band's signature melancholic yet hopeful tone. The song remains a staple in their live performances and discography, resonating with fans for its haunting beauty and intricate production. As part of a celebrated era of recording, this extended rendition highlights the band's ability to stretch a composition into a more immersive experience, reinforcing their status as masters of the genre.