Primary
The Cure
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The innocence of sleeping children Dressed in white and slowly dreaming Stops all time I slow my steps and start to blur So many years have filled my heart I never though I'd say those words Further we go And older we grow The more we know The less we show The very first time I saw your face I thought of a song and quickly changed the tune The very first time I touched your skin I thought of a story and rushed to reach the end too soon Oh remember Please don't change And so the fall came thirteen years A shiny ring and how I could forget your name The air no longer in my throat Another perfect lie is choked But it always feels the same So they close together Dressed in red and yellow Innocent forever Sleeping children in their blue soft rooms Still dream
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Written by: LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Primary" is a song by British rock band The Cure, included as one of the tracks in their third studio album "Faith" which was released in 1981.
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Unique InstrumentationNotably, the song makes use of a six-string bass guitar, a deviation from typical 4-string instruments. It is one of the few songs by The Cure where no normal bass is used.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Primary" did fairly well on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at position 43 in March 1981.
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Single ReleasePrior to the album release, "Primary" was released as a single in the UK in March 1981. Intriguingly, it was the band's first single to only be released as a 12" and not as a 7".
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Dark ThemesThe lyrics and the overall tone of "Primary" carry a rather brooding and melancholic feeling, reflective of The Cure's existential musings and dark post-punk style.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Primary" follows the same somber aesthetics, featuring the band members in a gloomy, dimly lit atmosphere, starkly contrasting the vibrant, energetic visuals typical of 80s pop music videos.
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Live Performances"Primary" has been a popular pick for performances during The Cure's live gigs, allowing bassist Simon Gallup to showcase his skills through the song's distinct bass lines.
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Critical ReceptionWhile not as commercially successful as some of The Cure's later hits, "Primary" has been positively received by critics for its hauntingly beautiful composition and has been praised as a notable example of the band's early work.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the "Primary" single is a monochrome photograph of a children's choir, depicting a sort of eerie innocence which ties in with the dark themes of the song.
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SongwritingLike most of The Cure's music, "Primary" was written by the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Robert Smith. It showcases his knack for crafting emotionally engaging and profound lyrics.
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