Embrace the romantic darkness of The Cure for your wedding! Discover the best lyrics for unique vows and ceremony scripts.
The Cure band photo, wearing all black against a white background
Are you and your sweetheart drawn to the moonlit side of romance? Does your love story resonate with the melancholic beauty of new wave and post-punk anthems? Then incorporating The Cure’s iconic love song lyrics into your wedding ceremony is the perfect way to express your unique bond.
For couples seeking a touch of gothic romance or simply wanting to infuse their ceremony with deeply emotional and poetic words, The Cure offers a treasure trove of lyrical inspiration. Robert Smith, the mascara-clad maestro of alternative music, masterfully captures the intense longing, thrilling anticipation, and passionate depths of love in ways few artists can.
The Cure’s lyrics are a captivating blend of playful darkness and profound tenderness. They evoke images of dimly lit dance floors and intimate moments under starry skies. They are sexy, poetic, and resonate with a timeless romanticism that transcends trends. Whether you were part of the original 80s goth scene or simply appreciate a sound that’s both retro and eternally cool, The Cure’s discography provides a wealth of lyrical gems to make your wedding vows and ceremony truly unforgettable.
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Lyrical Treasures from The Cure for Your Wedding
Let’s delve into some of The Cure’s most evocative love song lyrics, ideal for weaving into your wedding vows or ceremony readings:
“Lovesong” – Disintegration (1989)
This quintessential declaration of devotion is universally beloved for its simple yet powerful expression of feeling truly at home with your beloved.
Whenever I’m alone with you
You make me feel like I am home again
Whenever I’m alone with you
You make me feel like I am whole againWhenever I’m alone with you
You make me feel like I am young again
Whenever I’m alone with you
You make me feel like I am fun againHowever far away I will always love you
However long I stay I will always love you
Whatever words I say I will always love you
I will always love you
These verses speak to the comfort, completeness, and enduring nature of true love, making them exceptionally fitting for wedding vows that promise a lifetime of unwavering commitment.
Gravestone statue shows a woman and man laying next to each other asleep holding hands, to symbolize love eternal even in death
These lyrics encapsulate the idea of eternal love, a bond that transcends even death, perfectly aligning with the profound commitment of marriage. Imagine these words spoken during a reading, setting a tone of everlasting devotion.
“Fire in Cairo” – Three Imaginary Boys (1979)
For a more sensual and mysterious touch, “Fire in Cairo” offers lyrics that are charged with passion and longing.
Slowly fading blue
The eastern hollows catch the dying sun
Night time follows
Silent and black
Mirror pool mirrors the lonely place
Where I meet youSee your head in the fading light
And through the dark
Your eyes shine brightAnd burn like fire…
Shifting crimson veil
Silken hips slide under my hand
Swollen lips whisper my name
And I yearnYou take me in your arms
And start to burn
These verses, with their imagery of burning passion and secret rendezvous, can add a layer of intense romance to your ceremony, particularly during vows that speak to the fiery connection you share.
“The Lovecats” – Single (1983) / Japanese Whispers (1983)
Inject a playful and quirky energy into your ceremony with the whimsical lyrics of “The Lovecats.”
We move like cagey tigers
We couldn’t get closer than this
The way we walk
The way we talk
The way we stalk
The way we kiss
We slip through the streets
While everyone sleeps
Getting bigger and sleeker
And wider and brighter
We bite and scratch and scream all night
Let’s go and throw
All the songs we know…Into the sea
You and me…We’re so wonderfully wonderfully wonderfully
Wonderfully pretty!
Oh you know that I’d do anything for you…
We should have each other to tea huh?
We should have each other with cream
Then curl up by the fire
And sleep for a while
It’s the grooviest thing
It’s the perfect dream
These lyrics are perfect for couples who want to celebrate the fun, slightly eccentric, and deeply devoted aspects of their relationship. The lines about “tea and cream” and “curling up by the fire” offer a sweet and domestic vision of love, balanced with the wilder imagery of “cagey tigers.”
close up of a woman in a black wedding dress
Imagine a bride in a stunning black wedding dress, perhaps inspired by the gothic romance evoked by these lyrics. The visual and lyrical elements combine to create a powerful and unique wedding aesthetic.
“The Perfect Boy” – 4:13 Dream (2008)
For vows that emphasize destiny and an almost otherworldly connection, “The Perfect Boy” offers lyrics that speak to a love that feels preordained.
“You and me are the world” She said
“Nothing else is real
The two of us is all there is
The rest is just a dream…
Always meant to be
I can feel it
Like a destiny thing
Written in the stars
Inescapable fate
Yeah it’s out of my hands
Falling into your arms”“And I don’t want to get innocent
But I would love you to take my time
We’re on the edge of a beautiful thing”
She said “Come on…
Let’s stay here for a while”
These lyrics convey a sense of fated love, a feeling that your meeting was not chance but destiny. They are ideal for couples who believe their relationship is written in the stars and want to express that profound connection in their vows.
“The Perfect Girl” – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987)
Celebrate the wonderfully strange and unique qualities of your partner with lyrics from “The Perfect Girl.”
You’re such a strange girl
I think you come from another world
You’re such a strange girl
I really don’t understand a word
You’re such a strange girl
I’d like to shake you around and around
You’re such a strange girl
I’d like To turn you
All upside downYou’re such a strange girl
The way you look like you do
You’re such a strange girl
I want to be with youI think I’m falling
I think I’m falling in
I think I’m falling in love with you
With you
These lyrics are perfect for acknowledging and celebrating the quirks and unique personality traits that make your partner so special and lovable. They add a touch of endearing strangeness and playful adoration to your ceremony.
CLose up of a groom with a dark suit and gothic style attire
Consider incorporating these lyrics into a reading about embracing individuality and celebrating the unique bond you share. The image of a groom in gothic attire further reinforces the theme of alternative romance.
“Just Like Heaven” – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987)
Perhaps The Cure’s most universally recognized love song, “Just Like Heaven,” offers lyrics that are both dreamy and passionate, perfect for expressing a love that feels transcendent.
“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 promise you
I promise that I’ll run away with you
I’ll run away with you”Spinning on that dizzy edge
I kissed her face and 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…
These lyrics beautifully capture the intoxicating and almost ethereal quality of love. The imagery of “dancing in the deepest oceans” and being “just like a dream” creates a sense of otherworldly romance, ideal for expressing vows that speak to a love that feels both magical and deeply real.
Craft Your Uniquely Romantic Ceremony
Incorporating The Cure’s love song lyrics into your wedding is a beautiful way to personalize your ceremony and reflect your unique style as a couple. Whether you choose to weave verses into your vows, include them as readings, or even play instrumental versions of these songs during key moments, The Cure’s lyrical genius can add an unforgettable layer of depth and romance to your special day.
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