Strange Attraction
The Cure
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It started with a dedication "Lost in admiration - happy birthday - I'm forever yours - Blossom" Faded red inside a tiny book of butterflies I smiled, surprised at how when flickered through The wings flew by spelled out my name Six months went by, the summer lost Obsessively the letters dropped into my life The same soft, blood, smooth flowing hand "Please try to understand: I have to see you, have to feel you Tell you all the ways I need you; yours forever in love..." [Chorus] Strange attraction spreads it's wings It varies but the smallest things You never know how anything will change Strange attraction spreads it's wings And alters but the smallest things You never know how anything will fade The year grew old, incessantly she wrote to me She'd started smoking poetry! I laughed in recognition of a favorite phrase She'd pulled me in I answered her A Christmas card, in sepia Arranging when and where And how the two of us should meet Her opening so well prepared A nervous smile I couldn't take my eyes from her She whispered "Can I use some of your lipstick?" It was perfect, so believable I couldn't help but feel that it was real And kissing crimson fell into her waiting arms [Chorus] So alone into the cold; new year without another word from her I wrote to ask if we could maybe meet again before the spring But weeks went by with no reply until once more my birthday came And with it my surprise, but this time nothing was the same "I'm sorry - blame infatuation - blame imagination I was sure you'd be the one, but I was wrong It seems reality destroys our dreams - I won't forget you - Blossom" Faded red inside a tiny book of old goodbyes Strange attraction spreads it's wings It varies but the smallest things You never know how anything will change Strange attraction spreads it's wings And alters but the smallest things And you never know
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Written by: JASON TOOP COOPER, PERRY BAMONTE, ROBERT JAMES SMITH, ROGER O'DONNELL, SIMON GALLUP
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16 facts about this song
Song Identity"Strange Attraction" is a song by the British rock band, The Cure.
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Album InformationIt was the first single to be taken off their 1996 album, "Wild Mood Swings".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart and number 17 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Strange Attraction" was directed by acclaimed director, Richard Heslop, known for working with a range of indie and alternative bands.
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Lyrics Theme"Strange Attraction" uses bell sounds and simple musical arrangements in order to describe an interesting, captivating, and inexplicable attraction between two people.
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Band LineupThe band's line-up during the recording of the song consisted of Robert Smith, the band's frontman, Simon Gallup on bass, Perry Bamonte on guitars, Roger O'Donnell on keyboards and Jason Cooper on drums.
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Concert Popularity“Strange Attraction” is often included in The Cure's live performances, demonstrating its ongoing popularity with fans.
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Unique SoundThe song falls into the band’s later work, which had a more polished, pop-oriented sound compared to their early gothic rock music.
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ContributionsA string section was used in the production of this song, contributing to its unique sound compared to other tracks on the album.
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ControversyThe album, "Wild Mood Swings", received mixed reviews and "Strange Attraction" was criticized by some fans for its upbeat and mainstream sound, contrasting the band's ostensibly darker image. However, it also gained new listeners and expanded the band's portfolio of diverse sounds.
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SongwritingThe song's lyrics were written by the band’s lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Robert Smith.
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Influence"Strange Attraction", like many of The Cure's songs, was influential in defining the sound of more modern alternative rock bands.
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RecognitionDespite the mixed reviews, "Strange Attraction" is recognized as one of The Cure's most popular songs from the 90s and remains a fan favorite.
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Streaming ServicesAs of 2022, "Strange Attraction" has more than 2.8 million plays on Spotify.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on 16 April 1996.
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Producers"Strange Attraction" was produced by Steve Lyon and Robert Smith together.
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