Hot Hot Hot!!! (Extended Mix)
The Cure · Mixed Up [1990]
I saw it underground
Six deep feet below the street
The sky came crashing down
For a second that place was lost in space
Then everything went black
I left that basement burning
And I never went back
The second time I saw it strike
I saw it at sea
It lit up all the fish like rain
And rained them down on me
For a second that boat was still afloat
Then everything went black
I left it underwater
And I never went back
Hey hey hey!!!
But I like it when that lightning comes
Hey hey hey!!!
Yes I like it a lot
Hey hey hey!!!
Yes I'm jumping like a jumping jack
Dancing screaming itching squealing fevered
Feeling hot hot hot!!!
The third time I saw lightning strike
It hit me in bed
It threw me around
And left me for dead
For a second that room was on the moon
Then everything went black
I left that house on fire
And I never went back
Hey hey hey!!!
But I like it when that lightning comes
Hey hey hey!!!
Yes I like it a lot
Hey hey hey!!!
Yes I'm jumping like a jumping jack
Dancing screaming itching squealing fevered
Feeling hot hot hot!!!
Hot Hot Hot!!! (Extended Mix)
The Cure's 1990 track 'Hot Hot Hot!!! (Extended Mix)' serves as a high-energy extension of the band's signature synth-pop sound, appearing on the compilation album Mixed Up. Released during a period where Robert Smith's songwriting often blended melancholic introspection with danceable rhythms, this recording exemplifies the group's ability to pivot between emotional depth and upbeat production. The extended mix format highlights the song's driving bassline and atmospheric synthesizers, reinforcing its place within the broader catalogue of late-80s and early-90s alternative rock. As a staple of their live performances and studio recordings, the track remains a defining example of The Cure's enduring influence on the post-punk revival and electronic-infused rock genres.