Let's Go to Bed
The Cure
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Let me take your hand I'm shaking like milk Turning Turning blue All over the windows and the floors Fires outside in the sky Look as perfect as cats The two of us Together again But it's just the same A stupid game But I don't care if you don't And I don't feel if you don't And I don't want it if you don't And I won't say it If you won't say it first You think you're tired now But wait until three Laughing at the Christmas lights You remember from December All of this then back again Another girl Another name Stay alive but stay the same It's just the same A stupid game But I don't care if you don't And I don't feel if you don't And I don't want it if you don't And I won't say it If you won't say it first You can't even see now So you ask me the way You wonder if it's real Because it couldn't be rain Through the right doorway And into the white room It used to be the dust that would lay here When I came here alone Doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo Let's go to bed
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Written by: LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, ROBERT JAMES SMITH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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16 facts about this song
Release Date"Let's Go to Bed" by The Cure was released on November 15, 1982.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the new wave, post-punk genres.
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Songwriting"Let's Go to Bed" was written by two members of The Cure, Robert Smith and Laurence 'Lol' Tolhurst.
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Departure from Previous StyleThe song represented a departure from their dark and bleak style in the album 'Pornography.' Instead, it leans more towards a pop-oriented, lighter sound.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, and in the United States, it reached number 109 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Video DirectionThe accompanying video for the song was directed by Tim Pope, marking the beginning of a long working relationship with The Cure.
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Non-album SingleInitially, "Let's Go to Bed" was not part of an album. It was later included in the band's 'Japanese Whispers' album.
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Mood and ThemesThe song is a mixture of cynicism, longing, and playful exuberance, showing a contrasting character from their previous works.
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InstrumentationUnlike other songs by The Cure, "Let's Go to Bed" utilized drum machines and keyboards more heavily.
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Impact on The Cure’s CareerDespite its initial tepid success, the song played a critical role in shifting The Cure’s direction away from the gloomy, gothic side to a more pop-oriented sound in their subsequent releases.
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A Result of JokeRobert Smith has stated in several interviews that 'Let's Go to Bed' started essentially as a joke, a mockery of pop songs at the time, but ironically turned out to be a big hit for The Cure.
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InfluenceEven after years of its release, the song continues to influence new wave and pop-rock bands, marking its undeniable impact on music.
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Legacy"Let's Go to Bed" continues to be a fan-favorite track during The Cure's live performances and receives regular play on alternative radio stations.
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Pop CultureThe song has been featured in films and TV shows, reintroducing it to younger audiences and ensuring its continued relevance in popular culture.
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ParodyThe song was parodied on Bill Nye the Science Guy as "Let's Talk About Stress."
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Various Covers"Let's Go to Bed" has been covered by several artists of different genres, paying homage to its musical influence.
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