The Cure - Burn (lyrics) Apr 2026

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

James O’Barr, creator of The Crow comic, was a massive fan of The Cure and originally wanted to use their track "The Hanging Garden".

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

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The lyrics of "Burn" mirror the film's protagonist, Eric Draven, as he seeks redemption and justice from beyond the grave. The repetition of "Every night I burn" highlights

Lines like "Scream the animal scream" and "Dream the crow black dream" capture the primal, raw emotion of loss and obsession.

The "shadows" breathing and whispering symbolize inner demons and the torment of being pulled away from a loved one. Experience the haunting atmosphere and iconic visuals that

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