Sunday Song Lyric:

I first heard a song by The Cure some twenty-five years ago — and apparently they’re still going. Robert Smith & Co. have just released their 13th studio album, 4:13 Dream, and it appears to be getting good reviews.

I haven’t heard The Cure’s new stuff, but I’m still a fan of the old. “Boys Don’t Cry” was released almost thirty years ago. It was their second single, and still one of their best. The lyrics begin:

I would say I’m sorry

If I thought that it would change your mind

But I know that this time

I have said too much

Been too unkind



I try to laugh about it

Cover it all up with lies

I try and laugh about it

Hiding the tears in my eyes

Because boys don’t cry

Boys don’t cry

Here are the original video and live clips from 1984 and 2008.