The Cure - Burn (lyrics) Apr 2026

The repetition of "Every night I burn" highlights a cycle of unrequited longing and the shattering of hope.

Robert Smith liked the comic so much that he chose to write and record an original song instead. The Cure - Burn (lyrics)

Lines like "Scream the animal scream" and "Dream the crow black dream" capture the primal, raw emotion of loss and obsession. The repetition of "Every night I burn" highlights

The lyrics of "Burn" mirror the film's protagonist, Eric Draven, as he seeks redemption and justice from beyond the grave. The Cure - Burn (lyrics)

Due to lineup changes, Smith and drummer Boris Williams recorded the entire track in just two days as a duo.

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