The Walk
The Cure
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I called you after midnight Then ran until I burst I passed the howling woman And stood outside your door We walked around the lake And woke up in the rain And everyone turned over Troubled in their dreams again Visiting time is over And so we walk away And both play dead then cry out loud Why we always cry this way? I kissed you in the water And made your dry lips sing I saw you look Like a Japanese baby In an instant I remembered everything I called you after midnight Then ran until my heart burst I passed the howling woman And stood outside your door I kissed you in the water And made your dry lips sing I saw you look Like a Japanese baby In an instant I remembered everything Take me for a walk Take me for a walk Let's go for a walk Take me for a walk
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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."
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Musical StyleThe 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.
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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.
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InfluenceAlong 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.
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Behind the ScenesThe song was recorded at Playground Studios, co-produced by Robert Smith and Steve Nye.
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ContextAccording to legend, "The Walk" was inspired by an extremely long and exhausting walk Robert Smith once went on.
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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.
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Record LabelLike most of The Cure's music, "The Walk" was released by the record label Fiction Records, which helped establish the band's international success.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by music critics, with many praising its catchy hooks and synthesizer sounds.
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Cover Versions"The Walk" has been covered by several artists, including the American rock band Smashing Pumpkins, who performed it live on multiple occasions.
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LegacyToday, "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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