Close To Me (Closer Mix)

The Cure · Mixed Up [1990]

I've waited hours for this

I've made myself so sick

I wish I'd stayed asleep today

I never thought this day would end

I never thought tonight could ever be

This close to me

Just try to see in the dark

Just try to make it work

To feel the fear before you're here

I make the shapes come much too close

I pull my eyes out

Hold my breath

And wait until I shake...

But if I had your faith

Then I could make it safe and clean

If only I was sure

That my head on the door was a dream

I've waited hours for this

I've made myself so sick

I wish I'd stayed asleep today

I never thought this day would end

I never thought tonight could ever be

This close to me

But if I had your face

I could make it safe and clean

If only I was sure

That my head on the door

Was a dream

Close To Me (Closer Mix)

Released on The Cure's 1990 compilation album Mixed Up, this track features a reimagined version of the band's iconic hit. Originally a staple of their synth-pop era, the song has been widely recognized for its atmospheric production and emotional depth. The Closer Mix extends the original recording, offering an extended instrumental section that highlights the band's signature use of synthesizers and melodic guitar work. It remains a defining piece of their discography, often cited alongside other key releases from the early 1990s. The track exemplifies the band's ability to blend pop sensibilities with a darker, more introspective mood, cementing its status as a modern classic.