Why Can't I Be You?
The Cure
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You're so gorgeous I'll do anything I'll kiss you from your feet to where your head begins You're so perfect you're so right as rain You make me Make me, make me, make me hungry again Everything you do is irresistible Everything you do is simply kissable Why can't I be you? I'll run around in circles 'til I run out of breath I'll eat you all up Or I'll just hug you to death You're so wonderful Too good to be true You make me, make me, make me, make me hungry for you Everything you do is simply delicate Everything you do is quite angelicate Why can't I be you? Why can't I be you? You turn my head when you turn around You turn the whole world upside down I'm smitten I'm bitten I'm hooked I'm cooked I'm stuck like glue You make me, make me, make me, make me hungry for you Everything you do is simply dreamy Everything you do is quite delicious So why can't I be you? Why can't I be you? Why can't I be you? Why Why can't I be you? Why can't I be you? Why can't I be you? Why can't I be you? You're simply elegant
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Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP, PORL THOMPSON, LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, BORIS WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Why Can't I Be You?" is a track by English rock band The Cure from their 1987 album "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me". It emerged as a very inspired effort, created almost instantly during a recording session.
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Iconic Music VideoThe music video for "Why Can't I Be You?" is famous for its energetic dance sequences and the band members dressed in various fancy costumes. It was directed by Tim Pope, who contributed significantly to the band's unique visual style.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was among the top 20 hits in both the UK and the United States, climbing to the 21st position on the UK Singles Chart and was a Top 10 Dance hit in the US.
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Re-recorded VersionThe Cure re-recorded a slower, jazzier version of "Why Can't I Be You?" for their remix album "Mixed Up", released in 1990. This version was called "Why Can't I Be You? (12" Remix)".
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Inspiration Behind the LyricsLead singer Robert Smith has said that the song's lyrics were inspired by his infatuation with other people and a desire to be like them, exploring themes of passion, envy, and longing.
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Recognition from Fellow ArtistsThe song has been praised by other musicians and covered by a variety of artists across different music genres. An example is "Dinosaur Jr.", an American rock band, that included a cover version of "Why Can't I Be You?" on their 2009 EP "Just Like Heaven".
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Use in Popular Culture"Why Can't I Be You?" has made its way into popular culture, being featured in a number of films and television series, including the 2008 film "The House Bunny" starring Anna Faris.
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Signature Horn SectionThe song is noted for its stylistic departure, incorporating a jubilant horn section which was not very common with The Cure's previous musical style.
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Exciting Live Performances"Why Can't I Be You?" became a staple of the Cure's live performances with its lively and upbeat personally, ensuring the crowd was energised during the concert.
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Inclusion in Compilation AlbumsThe track has been included in several compilation albums from The Cure, including "Greatest Hits" and "The Best of The Cure".
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