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The Cure — Just Like Heaven
Album: Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
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Released: 1987
Length: 3:25
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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
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Thank you, William, for introducing me and hubby to The Cure.  This is outstanding, and rated accordingly.
Posted 1 week ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Never, ever, ever gets old. Stops me in my tracks each time.
Posted 2 months ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:
someone might have kissed him, kissed him, kissed him?



 
Posted 4 months ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Surprisingly great segue from Allman Brothers Band "One Way Out" (Eat a Peach) --> this. 
Posted 4 months ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
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!" 
Posted 4 months ago by EffjayUK    [ Reply ]
Wonderful words!
Posted 8 months ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
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.)
Posted 9 months ago by hpeyerl+rp    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 9 months ago by carrigman    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 9 months ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
Always memories of shared house getting ready to go out and throwing ourselves around with blasting out loud. What happened to my yoof?
Posted 1 year ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
Check out the Dinosaur Jr cover of this.

It is AWESOME
Posted 1 year ago by salice    [ Reply ]
Back when life was simple, or I was just young (and did not pay much attention to Reagan and Gorbačov).   
Posted 1 year ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
You just *have* to dance around when this comes on!
Posted 1 year ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
 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?

Posted 1 year ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Excellent tune!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Kids tunes.
Ok, may be grandkids now, meow...
Posted 1 year ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
my first cure cassette was standing on a beach… it was worn out by the time I was 18.
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Random insert - not enough Placebo & Queens of the Stone Age- just saying ...
Posted 1 year ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
If someone says a bad word about The Cure and this song, then they is my enemy;))))))
Posted 1 year ago by stanohlohovec5    [ Reply ]
The only "cure" I wana hear: The Cure
Posted 2 years ago by bviner    [ Reply ]
One word: Yes
Posted 2 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
Oh the music!  The vocals!  The lyrics!  True artistry.  Stratospheric.
Posted 2 years ago by ejuttner    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by stanohlohovec5    [ Reply ]
Bill & Rebecca on a roll tonight:
The Cure, The Beat (English), Al Stewart 
Bring it on!!
Posted 2 years ago by Dundas1965    [ Reply ]
What a masterpiece ! 
Posted 2 years ago by mathieu.robert2990    [ Reply ]
Les enfants du rock
Posted 2 years ago by cassanjp    [ Reply ]
a beautiful lovesong
Posted 3 years ago by slandering    [ Reply ]
My fav Cure track.  The acoustic version is just as good!
Posted 3 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
I believe you are my new favorite internet radio station! Thank you for introducing me to Danny Gatton!
Posted 3 years ago by bmg3738    [ Reply ]
That first verse just strikes to the heart. I am back in high school and drunk with infatuation.  What a high. 
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Les Enfants du Rock!
 
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.
 

Posted 3 years ago by lidam    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 3 years ago by sunward    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 3 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 3 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 4 years ago by be4con    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
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!
Posted 4 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
To me a strong  7 - Quite Likeable  

 
and then some! 
Posted 4 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
Rating from me only 7
Posted 4 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Highly underrated / That is, the Genius of Robert smith and the Cure!
Posted 4 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 4 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
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'..."
Posted 4 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
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 {#Devil_pimp} 
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
To me a strong  7 - Quite Likeable  
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
OMG this is the greatest song ever!
Posted 5 years ago by fogmoose    [ Reply ]
 BowTieDad wrote:

The Cure, that´s why the PSD button



 
Ditto
Posted 5 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]

The Cure, that´s why the PSD button


Posted 5 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
Love this one, but also Katie Melua's version is great, pls. play it too.
Posted 5 years ago by Joanna91540    [ Reply ]
 Gamage wrote:
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
Posted 5 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
Do you ever play The Cure's "A Forest"?
Posted 5 years ago by Gamage    [ Reply ]
 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!!


Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Such a great song from an amazing band.
Posted 5 years ago by alainh    [ Reply ]
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...
Posted 5 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Love this one!!
Posted 6 years ago by boxofrain    [ Reply ]
great song to start a Friday morning with — thanks {#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananasplit}{#Guitarist}{#Jump}
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Had to move to 9....Had to!
Posted 6 years ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
Still a 10.
Posted 6 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
Perfect for an overcast morning.  So joyful.
Posted 6 years ago by boxofrain    [ Reply ]
psd'd from chronically whiney depressive TY Radiohead to something with some tuneful cojones. thump and dance me through a rainy saturday. 
 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
How can I get anything done today with a great set list that is keeping me listening?{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 6 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
 2020sk wrote:
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
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 2020sk wrote:
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!
Posted 7 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
"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
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
such an excellent song.
Posted 7 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 7 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
Goldfinger did a pretty good cover of this, if anybody is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdrzFTC4_lw
Posted 7 years ago by mguziak    [ Reply ]
Sweet, perfect and innocent! The magnificent Cure!
Posted 7 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
     I confessed considering
       How she asked me
      'How you do that trick.'


Posted 7 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
One of the most exuberant, innocent, catchy, spell-inducing songs ever; maybe their best. Makes me want to hear The Ocean Blue...
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This is simply a nearly perfect pop song.
Posted 7 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
We be dancing like well dressed accountants and professors! 
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Unable to up grade to 11.
Posted 7 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
 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.     
Posted 7 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
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...
Posted 7 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 7 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Has that vibe of youth and freedom. Dance.
Posted 7 years ago by minus10gmt    [ Reply ]
 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!


Posted 7 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 Kaisersosay wrote:
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.

Posted 7 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Glad to be in work early so I've not missed this little gem.  Still 10.
Posted 7 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
Classic !!!
 
Posted 7 years ago by musman    [ Reply ]
Sitting next to the girl I danced with to this song 26 years ago so still in love 
Posted 7 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Easily my fav Cure tune! The musical equivalent of a segue from their typical Qualudes and Zoloft to hash with Jack over Coke. 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 7 years ago by Susan_Amati    [ Reply ]
Terrific set.  Hats off to the DJ (again).  
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 rascal wrote:
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.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

Just wonderful...


Posted 8 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
11!
Posted 8 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
But we just heard this YESTERDAY!  C'mon Bill!
Posted 8 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
Still Beyond Godlike for the memories it evokes...................
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 RiverOfLife wrote:
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! 
 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Absolutely classic & wonderful - I've loved this from the first time I heard it ... 
Posted 8 years ago by RiverOfLife    [ Reply ]
Classic. This is everything good about the era.
Posted 8 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Trip_Estes wrote:
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. {#Cheesygrin} 
Posted 8 years ago by somnium    [ Reply ]
 Jannne wrote:
..perfect sound for a spring time Saturday morning ..thanks RP  {#Clap}

 
Not so bad for a cold Wednesday night in the dead of Winter. {#Dance}
Posted 8 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, heady days gone by, new love, excitement, possibilities...  So many memories and feelings wrapped up with this song. 
Posted 8 years ago by rfm    [ Reply ]
+++!
Posted 8 years ago by ooo_man    [ Reply ]
 rascal wrote:
real musicians, always have dug this

 
What's that supposed to mean?    
Posted 8 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Yeah! Me likey like, very much!
{#Bananajumprope} 
Posted 8 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
under rated
Posted 8 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
real musicians, always have dug this
Posted 8 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
Love love love this song
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
..perfect sound for a spring time Saturday morning ..thanks RP  {#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
I may tolerate this overplayed tune on FM but not on my favorite web radio. PSD!
Posted 8 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
so damn good
Posted 8 years ago by luvinlife    [ Reply ]
Just one of my most favorite songs 
Posted 8 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
Brilliant lyrics to this song.
Posted 8 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
Just like heaven indeed. 10 {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by Karhu    [ Reply ]
Two and a half minutes of unbridled joy.
Posted 8 years ago by ottovonb    [ Reply ]
My how it shimmers... Absolutely wonderful... 





msymmes wrote:
It really is pure Rock N Roll when you step back and listen to it !
 

 
I always think that when I hear Boys Don't Cry. They're just a 4/4, rock 'n' roll, drums/guitar/bass band. The Ramones with a Goth filter. : )
Posted 8 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
Played way too much.
Posted 8 years ago by ter666    [ Reply ]
love, love, love this...{#Hearteyes}...am I still a teenager?  .....probably in my head when I hear this song...
Posted 9 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Music for 16-year olds!

 
There may be some truth to that, in the sense that this is very innovative and usually innovation is more readily appreciated by the young who are more receptive.  Also, this is just a great melody that appeals to all ages.  There is not even a hint of stodgy blues music in it, which appeals to older listeners generally. You cannot pour new wine in old wineskins.
Posted 9 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I put this on compilation tape for my wife before we got engaged. She was working in France so I put my weird and obscure love songs on a tape. She played it to death... It included The Ship Song among others.... Fond memories...
Posted 9 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
It really is pure Rock N Roll when you step back and listen to it !
 

 
With more than a little extra, even if I've heard way way far to many times.
Posted 9 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

Here's to being transported back in time.  {#Cheers}

 
{#Lol}
Posted 9 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Music for 16-year olds!

 
Here's to being transported back in time.  {#Cheers}
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Music for 16-year olds!
Posted 9 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
It really is pure Rock N Roll when you step back and listen to it !
 
Posted 9 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
{#Bananapiano}  Wonderfully Stuff - we are on a roll tonight
 
I am with you! This song is wonderful!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]