Let's Go to Bed

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About Let's Go to Bed

"Let's Go to Bed" is a song by English rock band the Cure, released as a stand-alone single by Fiction Records in November 1982. In the aftermath of the dark Pornography, Robert Smith returned from a month-long detox in the Lake District to write the song, the antithesis to what the Cure currently represented. It was later included on the album Japanese Whispers. The single was a minor success in the UK (peaking at No. 44) but was a top 20 hit in both Australia and New Zealand in 1983, reaching respectively No. 15 and No. 17. 


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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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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: LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, ROBERT JAMES SMITH

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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.
Genre
The song is categorized under the new wave, post-punk genres.
Songwriting
"Let's Go to Bed" was written by two members of The Cure, Robert Smith and Laurence 'Lol' Tolhurst.
Departure from Previous Style
The song represented a departure from their dark and bleak style in the album 'Pornography.' Instead, it leans more towards a pop-oriented, lighter sound.
Commercial Success
The song reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, and in the United States, it reached number 109 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Video Direction
The accompanying video for the song was directed by Tim Pope, marking the beginning of a long working relationship with The Cure.
Non-album Single
Initially, "Let's Go to Bed" was not part of an album. It was later included in the band's 'Japanese Whispers' album.
Mood and Themes
The song is a mixture of cynicism, longing, and playful exuberance, showing a contrasting character from their previous works.
Instrumentation
Unlike other songs by The Cure, "Let's Go to Bed" utilized drum machines and keyboards more heavily.
Impact on The Cure’s Career
Despite 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.
A Result of Joke
Robert 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.
Influence
Even after years of its release, the song continues to influence new wave and pop-rock bands, marking its undeniable impact on music.
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.
Pop Culture
The song has been featured in films and TV shows, reintroducing it to younger audiences and ensuring its continued relevance in popular culture.
Parody
The song was parodied on Bill Nye the Science Guy as "Let's Talk About Stress."
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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