Fascination Street - 2010 Remaster
by The Cure
Summary
"Fascination Street" is about the thrill of escaping reality and diving into a chaotic night. The song captures a sense of urgency and a desire to lose oneself in the moment, even if it means dragging someone else into the madness.
Full Analysis
The overall theme revolves around escapism and the excitement of nightlife. It paints a picture of wanting to break free from the mundane and embrace the wildness that comes with it. The street itself symbolizes a place of allure but also hints at darker undertones, suggesting that this escape might not be entirely healthy. It’s about living in the moment, even if it leads to uncertainty.
Verse 1
Oh, it's opening time down on Fascination Street
So let's cut the conversation and get out for a bit
Because I feel it all fading and paling and I'm begging
To drag you down with me, to kick the last nail in
In this opening verse, the excitement of the night begins. "Opening time" suggests a fresh start or new possibilities. The speaker wants to cut short the talk and dive right into the experience. There’s a feeling of desperation; things are slipping away, and there’s a strong urge to pull someone into this chaotic adventure. It sets up a mix of thrill and a hint of darkness in wanting to share that descent.
Chorus
Yeah, I like you in that, like I like you to scream
But if you open your mouth, then I can't be responsible
For quite what goes in or to care what comes out
So just pull on your hair, just pull on your pout
The chorus
Full Lyrics
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So let's cut the conversation and get out for a bit
Because I feel it all fading and paling and I'm begging
To drag you down with me, to kick the last nail in
Yeah, I like you in that, like I like you to scream
But if you open your mouth, then I can't be responsible
For quite what goes in or to care what comes out
So just pull on your hair, just pull on your pout
And let's move to the beat like we know that it's over
If you slip going under, slip over my shoulder
So just pull on your face, just pull on your feet
And let's hit opening time down on Fascination Street
So pull on your hair, pull on your pout
Cut the conversation, just open your mouth
Pull on your face, pull on your feet
And let's hit opening time down on Fascination Street
Down on Fascination Street
Down on Fascination Street
Down on Fascination Street
On Fascination Street
