Monday, June 9, 2008

The Blood :: The Cure

Sorry for yet another "Golden Oldie."

This is from off of "The Head on The Door." When Robert Smith sings, "I am paralyzed by the blood of Christ..." he is singing about the pain of his alcoholism. I love this song for the lyrics, the great imagery, and the flamenco influence. The video is cool too- it reminds me of some old Bunuel film from the 60s.



Tell me who doesn't love
What can never come back
You can never forget how it used to feel
The illusion is deep
Its as deep as the night
I can tell by your tears you remember it all

I am paralysed by the blood of Christ
Though it clouds my eyes
I can never stop

How it feels to be dry
Walking bare in the sun
Every mirage I see is a mirage of you
As I cool in the twilight
Taste the salt on my skin
I recall all the tears
All the broken words

I am paralysed by the blood of Christ
Though it clouds my eyes
I can never stop

When the sunsets glow drifts away from you
You'll no longer know
If any of this was really true at all

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