The Walk

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About The Walk

"The Walk" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as a stand-alone single in July 1983. It later appeared on the compilation album Japanese Whispers. It was recorded when the band was briefly reduced to the two founding members Robert Smith and Lol Tolhurst following the departure of bassist Simon Gallup following the end of the band's previous tour in support of the album Pornography. in May 1982. According to Tolhurst, they chose producer Steve Nye due to his work on the album Tin Drum by Japan.  


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2006
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Find myself singing the same songs everyday
Ones that make me feel good
When things behing the smiles ain't okay

Around and over and in-between the seas
I need to be on top of a mountain
Where I can be see everything
Cause this paranoia's getting old

Now as I open my eyes to start another day
I'm in a pile of puke
Empty bag of execuses
My love for friends and family
you know I need them

And under a sun that's seen it all before
My feet are so cold
And I can't believe that I have to bang my head against this wall again
But the blows they have just a little more space in-between them
Gonna take a breath and try again.

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The Cure

The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member. The Cure first began releasing music in the late 1970s with its debut album Three Imaginary Boys (1979); this, along with several early singles, placed the band as part of the post-punk and New Wave movements that had sprung up in the wake of the punk rock revolution in the United Kingdom. During the early 1980s, the band's increasingly dark and tormented music helped form the gothic rock genre. more »

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Written by: Robert James Smith, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Walk" was initially released as a standalone single by The Cure in 1983, between the albums "Pornography" and "The Top."
Chart Performance
Despite not being part of an album, "The Walk" has had considerable chart success. It reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's biggest hit in their home country at that time.
Musical Style
The song is noted for its distinctive high synthesizer lines, marking a departure from The Cure's previous post-punk sound and a move towards the more danceable new wave style.
Band Lineup
"The Walk" was one of the songs recorded by the interim lineup of The Cure, consisting of Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst, and producer Steve Nye. The bass parts were performed by Tolhurst, who moved from keyboards to bass following the departure of previous bassist Simon Gallup.
Influence
Along with other singles released around the same time, "The Walk" helped bridge the gap between The Cure's earlier gothic rock sound and the more pop-oriented style they would adopt in later years.
Behind the Scenes
The song was recorded at Playground Studios, co-produced by Robert Smith and Steve Nye.
Context
According to legend, "The Walk" was inspired by an extremely long and exhausting walk Robert Smith once went on.
Re-release
"The Walk" was later included on the compilation album "Japanese Whispers," which compiled The Cure's single releases from the period 1982-1983.
Record Label
Like most of The Cure's music, "The Walk" was released by the record label Fiction Records, which helped establish the band's international success.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by music critics, with many praising its catchy hooks and synthesizer sounds.
Cover Versions
"The Walk" has been covered by several artists, including the American rock band Smashing Pumpkins, who performed it live on multiple occasions.
Legacy
Today, "The Walk" is regarded as a classic song by The Cure and a key single in their discography, representing the band's transition towards pop music in the 1980s.

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