The Cure — Just Like Heaven
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"Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick
The one that makes me scream", she said
"The one that makes me laugh", she said
And threw her arms around my neck
"Show me how you do it,
And I'll promise you, I'll promise that
I'll run away with you
I'll run away with you"
Spinning on that dizzy edge
I kissed her face, I kissed her head
And dreamed of all the different ways
I had to make her glow
"Why are you so far away?", she said
"Why won't you ever know,
That I'm in love with you?
That I'm in love with you?"
You - soft and only
You - lost and lonely
You - strange as angels
Dancing in the deepest oceans
Twisting in the water
You're just like a dream
You're just like a dream
Daylight licked me into shape
I must've been asleep for days
And moving lips to breathe her name,
I opened up my eyes
And found myself alone, alone,
Alone above a raging sea
Stole the only girl I loved
And drowned her deep inside of me
You - soft and only
You - you're lost and lonely
You - just like heaven
The one that makes me scream", she said
"The one that makes me laugh", she said
And threw her arms around my neck
"Show me how you do it,
And I'll promise you, I'll promise that
I'll run away with you
I'll run away with you"
Spinning on that dizzy edge
I kissed her face, I kissed her head
And dreamed of all the different ways
I had to make her glow
"Why are you so far away?", she said
"Why won't you ever know,
That I'm in love with you?
That I'm in love with you?"
You - soft and only
You - lost and lonely
You - strange as angels
Dancing in the deepest oceans
Twisting in the water
You're just like a dream
You're just like a dream
Daylight licked me into shape
I must've been asleep for days
And moving lips to breathe her name,
I opened up my eyes
And found myself alone, alone,
Alone above a raging sea
Stole the only girl I loved
And drowned her deep inside of me
You - soft and only
You - you're lost and lonely
You - just like heaven
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Yeah, this one is just magic. While it bothers me a bit that it was their biggest commercial hit and my favourite Cure song isn't some little-known gem, there it is. I said it. Just Like Heaven is my favourite Cure song and I'm not ashamed, dammit. Okay, I'm a little ashamed, but still.
ItchyJack wrote:
GREAT TUNE!!
Never gets old!!!
GREAT TUNE!!
teapot wrote:
Reminds me of my younger self
Beautiful and creative lyrically. Masterful tune and production. On top of all this, the song has not aged a day. (Like much of The Cure’s work.) Godlike.
The mutt's nuts.
So happy to see this rated over 8, as it shows that even pop music can do well here. This song always brings a tear to my eye (for over 30 years!) while I'm bopping all over, so wonderful!
I've had to play drums for this song a few times. I can assure you it's a real challenge! Great stuff.
Oh this comment is SO PERFECT!
Exactly why I’ve loved RP for so long.
hpeyerl+rp wrote:
Exactly why I’ve loved RP for so long.
hpeyerl+rp wrote:This is why I love RP. I have this song in my audio file collection and I can put it on shuffle and the song will come on but it'll still be mixed along the rest of my songs. RP introduces me to stuff I've never heard but love, and it also surprises me with a song that I absolutely love, strangely at just the right time, and it just makes my day! And there are no commercials and no loud-mouthed DJ's spewing garbage. Love it!
(When CD players started becoming affordable, I bought a cheapie, and two CD's. One of them was this CD. The other was REM Document.)
Never gets old!!!
EffjayUK wrote:
In early 80s London a band called The Prevention emerged. They never made it. When asked why they chose that name, the singer answered (with disarming honesty) that they hoped the music critics would latch on to the phrase "The Prevention are better than the Cure!" 
Magnificent!!!
So many memories...
So many memories...
I don’t know, I frequently struggle with the ratings. Yeah, I know it’s totally up to me to decide what I like and why, but I want to be consistent, and that can be difficult.
For instance, am I rating how good I think the song or how skilled the performance is? Sometimes.
Am I recognizing how influential or impactful I think it is? Sometimes.
Or am I simply rating how much I like it? Sometimes, and in this case, yes.
Therefore, I raise my personal rating from 9 to 10.
Yep, done. OK, next.
For instance, am I rating how good I think the song or how skilled the performance is? Sometimes.
Am I recognizing how influential or impactful I think it is? Sometimes.
Or am I simply rating how much I like it? Sometimes, and in this case, yes.
Therefore, I raise my personal rating from 9 to 10.
Yep, done. OK, next.
One of the sweetest, softest, sexiest and saddest pop love songs there is.
coloradojohn wrote:
YES!!
Run to the volume and CRANK IT! Dance and swirl and sing like you used to to this fabulous, immortal, time-capsule song! (At least, that's what I still happily do!). Love it; thanks, RP, and let's keep the whole thing going in magnificent, humming, self-perpetuating flux!
YES!!
Run to the volume and CRANK IT! Dance and swirl and sing like you used to to this fabulous, immortal, time-capsule song! (At least, that's what I still happily do!). Love it; thanks, RP, and let's keep the whole thing going in magnificent, humming, self-perpetuating flux!
kcar wrote:
Really Rockin'
Surprisingly great segue from Allman Brothers Band "One Way Out" (Eat a Peach) --> this.
Really Rockin'
Thank you, William, for introducing me and hubby to The Cure. This is outstanding, and rated accordingly.
Never, ever, ever gets old. Stops me in my tracks each time.
xcranky_yankee wrote:
someone might have kissed him, kissed him, kissed him?
Surprisingly great segue from Allman Brothers Band "One Way Out" (Eat a Peach) --> this.
In early 80s London a band called The Prevention emerged. They never made it. When asked why they chose that name, the singer answered (with disarming honesty) that they hoped the music critics would latch on to the phrase "The Prevention are better than the Cure!"
Wonderful words!
This is why I love RP. I have this song in my audio file collection and I can put it on shuffle and the song will come on but it'll still be mixed along the rest of my songs. RP introduces me to stuff I've never heard but love, and it also surprises me with a song that I absolutely love, strangely at just the right time, and it just makes my day! And there are no commercials and no loud-mouthed DJ's spewing garbage. Love it!
(When CD players started becoming affordable, I bought a cheapie, and two CD's. One of them was this CD. The other was REM Document.)
(When CD players started becoming affordable, I bought a cheapie, and two CD's. One of them was this CD. The other was REM Document.)
I tuned in to RP this morning and the first song I hear is this. Never heard it before. It stopped me in my tracks - what beautiful music and lyrics. This has made my day! Another serendipitous moment thanks to the ever wonderful Radio Paradise.
Perfect pop. I had a moment of pure joy when this came on in the car recently and my daughter and I sang along together.
If you can show me how you do that trick, I'll run away with you.
If you can show me how you do that trick, I'll run away with you.
Always memories of shared house getting ready to go out and throwing ourselves around with blasting out loud. What happened to my yoof?
Check out the Dinosaur Jr cover of this.
It is AWESOME
It is AWESOME
Back when life was simple, or I was just young (and did not pay much attention to Reagan and Gorbačov).
You just *have* to dance around when this comes on!
WonderLizard wrote:
The eyeliner is fine, but he's always been a bit careless with the lip gloss.
someone might have kissed him, kissed him, kissed him?
The eyeliner is fine, but he's always been a bit careless with the lip gloss.
Excellent tune!
Kids tunes.
Ok, may be grandkids now, meow...
Ok, may be grandkids now, meow...
my first cure cassette was standing on a beach… it was worn out by the time I was 18.
Random insert - not enough Placebo & Queens of the Stone Age- just saying ...
If someone says a bad word about The Cure and this song, then they is my enemy;))))))
The only "cure" I wana hear: The Cure
One word: Yes
Oh the music! The vocals! The lyrics! True artistry. Stratospheric.
Bill & Rebecca on a roll tonight:
The Cure, The Beat (English), Al Stewart
Bring it on!!
The Cure, The Beat (English), Al Stewart
Bring it on!!
What a masterpiece ! 
Les enfants du rock
a beautiful lovesong
My fav Cure track. The acoustic version is just as good!
I believe you are my new favorite internet radio station! Thank you for introducing me to Danny Gatton!
That first verse just strikes to the heart. I am back in high school and drunk with infatuation. What a high.
Les Enfants du Rock!
Egctheow wrote:
Egctheow wrote:
One of my favourite songs ever.
It was originally offered by the Cure to a French TV music programme in 1986. as their theme song. I was ten and I can still remember I loved that tune. Didn't have any lyrics at the time.
Thanks for keeping it present :-)
As to the trick, I think there's the magic, the seductive interpretation as well as the real magic trick of feeling carried away, butterflies in your belly, when you realise you love someone and they come within your sight.
It was originally offered by the Cure to a French TV music programme in 1986. as their theme song. I was ten and I can still remember I loved that tune. Didn't have any lyrics at the time.
Thanks for keeping it present :-)
As to the trick, I think there's the magic, the seductive interpretation as well as the real magic trick of feeling carried away, butterflies in your belly, when you realise you love someone and they come within your sight.
So I'm sitting here listening to some of the more melodic offerings of A Perfect Circle ("So Long And Thanks For All The Fish") and Lou Reed ("What's Good"). Bill will be playing something by The Cure soon, says I. And there it was: "Just Like Heaven." Truly.
Thanks Bill, you never disappoint.
Thanks Bill, you never disappoint.
One of my favourite songs ever.
It was originally offered by the Cure to a French TV music programme in 1986. as their theme song. I was ten and I can still remember I loved that tune. Didn't have any lyrics at the time.
Thanks for keeping it present :-)
As to the trick, I think there's the magic, the seductive interpretation as well as the real magic trick of feeling carried away, butterflies in your belly, when you realise you love someone and they come within your sight.
It was originally offered by the Cure to a French TV music programme in 1986. as their theme song. I was ten and I can still remember I loved that tune. Didn't have any lyrics at the time.
Thanks for keeping it present :-)
As to the trick, I think there's the magic, the seductive interpretation as well as the real magic trick of feeling carried away, butterflies in your belly, when you realise you love someone and they come within your sight.
be4con wrote:
In fact, typically in most scoring systems 5, 6, 7 makes you passive, 8-10 is a promoter and 4 and fewer is a detractor.
Regardless, this track is clearly a 10, so it's a moot point :D
Net Promoter Score. The reason why so many service people are begging you for 9 & 10 ratings. Not sure "most scoring systems" is a correct characterization, though it's certainly prevalent enough these days.
In fact, typically in most scoring systems 5, 6, 7 makes you passive, 8-10 is a promoter and 4 and fewer is a detractor.
Regardless, this track is clearly a 10, so it's a moot point :D
Net Promoter Score. The reason why so many service people are begging you for 9 & 10 ratings. Not sure "most scoring systems" is a correct characterization, though it's certainly prevalent enough these days.
123heyaho! wrote:
What do you mean by "only" 7...?
I just keep wondering how so many people don't seem to understand the concept of a 1 to 10-rating system... One can also see that when way too many rate a song (or a movie!) with a '10' just because they like it. In other words: a '7' is good!
In fact, typically in most scoring systems 5, 6, 7 makes you passive, 8-10 is a promoter and 4 and fewer is a detractor.
Regardless, this track is clearly a 10, so it's a moot point :D
What do you mean by "only" 7...?
I just keep wondering how so many people don't seem to understand the concept of a 1 to 10-rating system... One can also see that when way too many rate a song (or a movie!) with a '10' just because they like it. In other words: a '7' is good!
In fact, typically in most scoring systems 5, 6, 7 makes you passive, 8-10 is a promoter and 4 and fewer is a detractor.
Regardless, this track is clearly a 10, so it's a moot point :D
Tomasni wrote:
What do you mean by "only" 7...?
I just keep wondering how so many people don't seem to understand the concept of a 1 to 10-rating system... One can also see that when way too many rate a song (or a movie!) with a '10' just because they like it. In other words: a '7' is good!
Rating from me only 7
What do you mean by "only" 7...?
I just keep wondering how so many people don't seem to understand the concept of a 1 to 10-rating system... One can also see that when way too many rate a song (or a movie!) with a '10' just because they like it. In other words: a '7' is good!
Tomasni wrote:
and then some!
To me a strong 7 - Quite Likeable
and then some!
Rating from me only 7
Highly underrated / That is, the Genius of Robert smith and the Cure!
Beautiful and creative lyrically. Masterful tune and production. On top of all this, the song has not aged a day. (Like much of The Cure’s work.) Godlike.
expatlar wrote:
I assumed he was mainly referring to an actual magic trick, thus the use of that word.
"...Smith said the opening line of the song ('Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick') refers to his childhood memories of mastering magic tricks, but added 'on another [level], it's about a seduction trick, from much later in my life'..."
I've always liked this song but that first verse still makes me roll my eyes when I'm paying attention to the words. Somebody sure thought a lot of his...'skills' back in the day didn't he? And if he taught her the 'trick', why would she have to run away with him? :-)
I assumed he was mainly referring to an actual magic trick, thus the use of that word.
"...Smith said the opening line of the song ('Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick') refers to his childhood memories of mastering magic tricks, but added 'on another [level], it's about a seduction trick, from much later in my life'..."
expatlar wrote:
I agree about that verse, and I've assumed that she just wanted to take him away from whomever he learned and practiced his 'tricks' on
I've always liked this song but that first verse still makes me roll my eyes when I'm paying attention to the words. Somebody sure thought a lot of his...'skills' back in the day didn't he? And if he taught her the 'trick', why would she have to run away with him? :-)
I agree about that verse, and I've assumed that she just wanted to take him away from whomever he learned and practiced his 'tricks' on
To me a strong 7 - Quite Likeable
OMG this is the greatest song ever!
BowTieDad wrote:
Ditto
The Cure, that´s why the PSD button
Ditto
The Cure, that´s why the PSD button
Love this one, but also Katie Melua's version is great, pls. play it too.
Gamage wrote:
Bill plays all these!!!!!
The Cure10:15 Saturday NightStaring at the SeaThe Cure2 LateLovesongThe CureA Forest (Live Acoustic)Greatest Hits (Limited Edition)The CureA Forest (tree mix)Mixed UpThe CureA Letter to Elise (Blue Mix)A Letter to Elise (CD Single)The CureAll Cats Are GreyFaithThe CureA Night Like ThisThe Head on the DoorThe CureBoys Don't CryStaring At The SeaThe CureBurnJoin The DotsThe CureClose To MeStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureClose to Me (closer mix)Mixed UpThe CureCut HereHitsThe CureDisintegrationDisintegrationThe CureFascination StreetDisintegrationThe CureHarold and JoeJoin The DotsThe CureIn-Between DaysStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureJumping Someone Else's TrainStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureJupiter CrashWild Mood SwingsThe CureJust Like HeavenKiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss MeThe CureJust Like Heaven (dizzy mix)Close To Me - RemixThe CureJust Like Heaven (Live)Great Xpectations LiveThe CureLet's Go To BedStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureLetter to EliseWishThe CureLove SongDisintegrationThe CureLullabyDisintegrationThe CureLullaby (extended mix)Mixed UpThe CureOut Of This WorldBloodflowersThe CurePictures of YouDisintegrationThe CurePurple HazeStone FreeThe CureThe Love CatsStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureThe Walk (everything Mix)Mixed UpThe CureThis Twilight GardenJoin The Dots: B-Sides & RaritiesThe CureTreasureWild Mood SwingsThe CureYoung AmericansJoin The Dots
Do you ever play The Cure's "A Forest"?
Bill plays all these!!!!!
The Cure10:15 Saturday NightStaring at the SeaThe Cure2 LateLovesongThe CureA Forest (Live Acoustic)Greatest Hits (Limited Edition)The CureA Forest (tree mix)Mixed UpThe CureA Letter to Elise (Blue Mix)A Letter to Elise (CD Single)The CureAll Cats Are GreyFaithThe CureA Night Like ThisThe Head on the DoorThe CureBoys Don't CryStaring At The SeaThe CureBurnJoin The DotsThe CureClose To MeStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureClose to Me (closer mix)Mixed UpThe CureCut HereHitsThe CureDisintegrationDisintegrationThe CureFascination StreetDisintegrationThe CureHarold and JoeJoin The DotsThe CureIn-Between DaysStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureJumping Someone Else's TrainStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureJupiter CrashWild Mood SwingsThe CureJust Like HeavenKiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss MeThe CureJust Like Heaven (dizzy mix)Close To Me - RemixThe CureJust Like Heaven (Live)Great Xpectations LiveThe CureLet's Go To BedStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureLetter to EliseWishThe CureLove SongDisintegrationThe CureLullabyDisintegrationThe CureLullaby (extended mix)Mixed UpThe CureOut Of This WorldBloodflowersThe CurePictures of YouDisintegrationThe CurePurple HazeStone FreeThe CureThe Love CatsStaring At The Sea (The Singles)The CureThe Walk (everything Mix)Mixed UpThe CureThis Twilight GardenJoin The Dots: B-Sides & RaritiesThe CureTreasureWild Mood SwingsThe CureYoung AmericansJoin The Dots
Do you ever play The Cure's "A Forest"?
Grammarcop wrote:
We be dancing like well dressed accountants and professors!
Now that's a great Lazarus-like comment!
I came here to say that, only in the last few years, did I realize this was a different song than "Friday I'm in Love" - and while that song is OK, this one here is freaking awesome and I just now bumped it to a 9. If not for the sonic similarities to that other one I might even go to a 10. I just adore songs with a storyline....something more than just words that rhyme. LONG LIVE RP!!
Such a great song from an amazing band.
Been a 10 for me since the day I first heard it, still a 10 today - many years later.
Reminds me of a girl back then - no longer; ended as abruptly as this song...
Reminds me of a girl back then - no longer; ended as abruptly as this song...
I noticed that the Cure's live gigs attract a wide diversity of people. 50+ men like me but also teenage girls.This is one of the songs that had them dancing like, well like only young girls can. Until then they made me think they were at the wrong concert.
Love this one!!
great song to start a Friday morning with — thanks 
Had to move to 9....Had to!
Still a 10.
Perfect for an overcast morning. So joyful.
psd'd from chronically whiney depressive TY Radiohead to something with some tuneful cojones. thump and dance me through a rainy saturday.
How can I get anything done today with a great set list that is keeping me listening?
2020sk wrote:
I looked it up on your reccommendation, it had a nice girl-scouts-around-the-campfire sound to it but I didn't care for it
For a completely different interpretation of this song, please go to Katie Melua - I would like to campaign to get this woman back on RP, but forget the bicycles and the Leonard Cohen cover.
I looked it up on your reccommendation, it had a nice girl-scouts-around-the-campfire sound to it but I didn't care for it
2020sk wrote:
Searching for a worthwhile comment on here is difficult and then I found yours, 2020sk. Thanks!
For a completely different interpretation of this song, please go to Katie Melua - I would like to campaign to get this woman back on RP, but forget the bicycles and the Leonard Cohen cover.
Searching for a worthwhile comment on here is difficult and then I found yours, 2020sk. Thanks!
"Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick
The one that makes me scream", she said
"The one that makes me laugh", she said
And threw her arms around my neck
"Show me how you do it,
And I'll promise you, I'll promise that
I'll run away with you
.
. gives me a silly juvenile smile
The one that makes me scream", she said
"The one that makes me laugh", she said
And threw her arms around my neck
"Show me how you do it,
And I'll promise you, I'll promise that
I'll run away with you
.
. gives me a silly juvenile smile
such an excellent song.
For a completely different interpretation of this song, please go to Katie Melua - I would like to campaign to get this woman back on RP, but forget the bicycles and the Leonard Cohen cover.
Goldfinger did a pretty good cover of this, if anybody is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdrzFTC4_lw
Sweet, perfect and innocent! The magnificent Cure!
I confessed considering
How she asked me
'How you do that trick.'
How she asked me
'How you do that trick.'
One of the most exuberant, innocent, catchy, spell-inducing songs ever; maybe their best. Makes me want to hear The Ocean Blue...
This is simply a nearly perfect pop song.
We be dancing like well dressed accountants and professors!
Unable to up grade to 11.
Kaw wrote:
I like reading this kind of posts in this era of divorces and unloyal behaviour.
My wife doesn't know this song, but I will try to remember to dance during this song when we are 26 years together. With 13 years we are half way and also still madly in love.
This song, I know,,,,, I always post about it. It just sends me back to the day. In fact it was 26 years ago yesterday.
I am a lucky person. I hope you and anyone else who finds songs that evoke the same feelings are as lucky.
Best wishes.
I like reading this kind of posts in this era of divorces and unloyal behaviour.
My wife doesn't know this song, but I will try to remember to dance during this song when we are 26 years together. With 13 years we are half way and also still madly in love.
This song, I know,,,,, I always post about it. It just sends me back to the day. In fact it was 26 years ago yesterday.
I am a lucky person. I hope you and anyone else who finds songs that evoke the same feelings are as lucky.
Best wishes.
There's no activity, including sitting at my desk dreaming of all the places I want to go see, that this song does not compliment.
Take me away, DJ...
Take me away, DJ...
If only I could go back in time to the year this was written. Where's that f'ing hot tub when you need it?
Has that vibe of youth and freedom. Dance.
Kaisersosay wrote:
Sitting next to the girl I danced with to this song 26 years ago so still in love
Me too!! Only it's a hubby! Kaisersosay wrote:
I like reading this kind of posts in this era of divorces and unloyal behaviour.
My wife doesn't know this song, but I will try to remember to dance during this song when we are 26 years together. With 13 years we are half way and also still madly in love.
Sitting next to the girl I danced with to this song 26 years ago so still in love
I like reading this kind of posts in this era of divorces and unloyal behaviour.
My wife doesn't know this song, but I will try to remember to dance during this song when we are 26 years together. With 13 years we are half way and also still madly in love.
Glad to be in work early so I've not missed this little gem. Still 10.
Classic !!!
Sitting next to the girl I danced with to this song 26 years ago so still in love
Easily my fav Cure tune! The musical equivalent of a segue from their typical Qualudes and Zoloft to hash with Jack over Coke.
The Cure is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Shameful!!!! Even if you don't like them, they were influential and productive.
Terrific set. Hats off to the DJ (again).
rascal wrote:
Highspirits wrote:
What's that supposed to mean?
I guess rascal should have used a semi-colon instead of a comma.
real musicians, always have dug this
Highspirits wrote:
What's that supposed to mean?
I guess rascal should have used a semi-colon instead of a comma.
Just wonderful...
11!
But we just heard this YESTERDAY! C'mon Bill!
Still Beyond Godlike for the memories it evokes...................
RiverOfLife wrote:
I agree. The rest of their catalogue, however, seems less inspired and more depressive than this one. The cure for what, exactly? Whatever — dance on!
Absolutely classic & wonderful - I've loved this from the first time I heard it ...
I agree. The rest of their catalogue, however, seems less inspired and more depressive than this one. The cure for what, exactly? Whatever — dance on!
Absolutely classic & wonderful - I've loved this from the first time I heard it ...
Classic. This is everything good about the era.
Was in Conor O'Neill's a few weeks ago when the band Whiskey Autumn played this, Spot-On, mind you! and sent us into a FRENZY!
Trip_Estes wrote:
This.
And thought to myself, "What? I only gave it a 9?"
If any Cure song deserves a 10, it is surely this one. Well, and maybe Siamese Twins.
Heard this song..went to give it a 10 and saw I already had given it a 9. Then I saw the comments below. haha
This.
And thought to myself, "What? I only gave it a 9?"
If any Cure song deserves a 10, it is surely this one. Well, and maybe Siamese Twins.
Jannne wrote:
Not so bad for a cold Wednesday night in the dead of Winter.
..perfect sound for a spring time Saturday morning ..thanks RP 
Not so bad for a cold Wednesday night in the dead of Winter.
Ahhhh, heady days gone by, new love, excitement, possibilities... So many memories and feelings wrapped up with this song.
+++!
rascal wrote:
What's that supposed to mean?
real musicians, always have dug this
What's that supposed to mean?
Yeah! Me likey like, very much!
under rated
real musicians, always have dug this
Love love love this song
..perfect sound for a spring time Saturday morning ..thanks RP
I may tolerate this overplayed tune on FM but not on my favorite web radio. PSD!