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The Cure: Songwords, 1978-1989

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Robert Smith is undoubtably one of the most gifted songwriters of our time. His lyrics are full of unique imagery, with emotions that range from the highs of elation to the depths of dispair... The words are sometimes soothing-- other times bordering on disturbing and bizarre-- but always honest and thought-provoking. His lyrics stand alone beautifully as modern poetry.

This is the collection of emotions, more than words... a collection of thoughts an history of the Cure. Lyrics to everything up through Disentigration, it is a must for any die hard Cure collector. Ever wonder what the lyrics to some of those b-sides on the Kiss Me album, they're in here!!!

Songwords from 1979-1989. An excellent book. Especially for those early lyrics that aren't in the CD inserts. It's even good as just a book of poetry to read sometimes.

Robert Smith's lyrics are of another world. He is the only true poet of our generation. His words can create emotions that Dickinson would be jealous of. The Cure Songwords is an incredible book every Cure fan must own. As for those who do not know of the Cure. Just read the book and you'll know the beauty of Robert Smith.

Fantastic, if your into The Cure. A must for all Cure fans. All lyrics to all the songs up until the late eighties early nineties.

Yes, The Cure is one of the greatest bands of all time. If you need proof, watch Trilogy. But to call Robert Smith the only poet of our generation? Robert Smith is a storyteller, not a poet. He is in fact the greatest lyrical storyteller of our generation, but not a poet. I think that as far as poetry goes (and we are talking lyrically), Morrissey has no equal. Morrissey is the greatest lyricist of all time. There are many great poets in our musical generation. Check out Robert Pollard's surreal, poignant lyrics and delivery. And I want to finish this by declaring that I love The Cure and they mean more to me than you'll ever know.