Primary – English Lyrics

• By: The Cure

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with The Cure's "Primary," a deeply evocative song that serves as a captivating entry point to understanding English through music. Its unique dual-bass instrumentation creates a haunting atmosphere that beautifully complements its melancholic lyrics. Delve into the poetic exploration of childhood innocence contrasting with the complexities of adulthood and the bittersweet passage of time. Through its distinctive sound and profound themes, "Primary" offers a rich tapestry of emotion and meaning, making it an exceptional piece for language learners to connect with English on a deeper, more artistic level.

[English]

(upbeat music)

♪ The innocence of sleeping children ♪

♪ Dressed in white and slowly dreaming ♪

♪ Stops all time ♪

♪ I slow my steps and start to blur ♪

♪ So many years have filled my heart ♪

♪ I never thought I'd say those words ♪

♪ Further we go ♪

♪ And older we grow ♪

♪ The more we know ♪

♪ The less we show ♪

♪ Further we go ♪

♪ And older we grow ♪

♪ The more we know ♪

♪ The less we show ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ The very first time I saw your face ♪

♪ I thought of a song and quickly changed the tune ♪

♪ The very first time I touched your skin ♪

♪ I thought of a story and rushed to reach the end too soon ♪

♪ Oh, remember ♪

♪ Oh, please don't change ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ And so the fall came, 13 years ♪

♪ A shiny ring, and how I could forget your name ♪

♪ The air no longer in my throat ♪

♪ Another perfect lie is choked ♪

♪ But it always feels the same ♪

♪ So they, close together ♪

♪ Dressed in red and yellow ♪

♪ Innocent forever ♪

♪ Sleeping children, in their blue soft rooms ♪

♪ Still dream ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ Further we go ♪

♪ And older we grow ♪

♪ The more we know ♪

♪ The less we show ♪

♪ Further we go ♪

♪ And older we grow ♪

♪ The more we know ♪

♪ The less we show ♪

(upbeat music)