The Caterpillar
The Cure
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Flicka flicka flicka Here you are Cata cata cata Caterpillar girl Flowing in And filling up my hopeless heart Oh never never go Dust my lemon lies With powder pink and sweet The day I stop Is the day you change And fly away from me You flicker And you're beautiful You glow inside my head You hold me hypnotized I'm mesmerized Your flames The flames that kiss me dead
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Written by: LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, ROBERT JAMES SMITH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"The Caterpillar" was released in 1984 as part of The Cure's eighth studio album, "The Top."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the charts for eight weeks.
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Unique Styling"The Caterpillar" is known for its unique blend of factual and child-like lyrics, characteristic of The Cure's early, more playful post-punk style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Caterpillar" features the band's lead singer, Robert Smith, in distinctive makeup and a huge nest-like hairdo, which became definitive for the band's image.
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Song DurationThe original song has a duration of around three minutes and forty seconds, however, various remixes and extended versions have since been released.
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InstrumentsThe song features a blend of different musical instruments including violin, piano, and notably the xylophone, contributing to its unique soundscape.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song are supposed to depict a caterpillar blossoming into a butterfly, a common metaphor for personal growth and transformation.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single features a surrealistic collage with various drawings and images, including a caterpillar, fitting the theme of the song.
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Record Label"The Caterpillar" was released by the Fiction Records, which is also the home for many of The Cure's other major works.
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Positive ReceptionDespite not being one of their highest charting singles, "The Caterpillar" has generally received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising its whimsical lyrics and distinctive instrumental arrangement.
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Notable PerformancesThe band has frequently performed "The Caterpillar" in live concerts, and it remains a fan favorite.
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InfluenceThe sound and style of "The Caterpillar" has been cited as an influence on a range of other bands in the goth and alternative rock genres.
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