The Cure's "Just Like Heaven"

One Song

Hartbeat

Music Interviews, Comedy, Music, Music Commentary

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2026

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Is “Just Like Heaven” The Cure’s pop masterpiece? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the 1987 crossover hit, unpacking what makes it the purest distillation of The Cure’s sound while tracing the band’s blend of goth atmosphere and euphoric pop across their discography. Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. The all-in-one tool that makes proactive money management simple, all year long. Use code ONESONG at monarch.com for 50% off your first year. Songs Discussed: “Just Like Heaven” - The Cure “Hot n Cold” - Katy Perry “Believe” - Cher “I’m Like a Bird” - Nelly Furtado “All Star” - Smash Mouth “Irreplaceable” - Beyoncé “Closing Time” - Semisonic “Alone” - The Cure “Lovesong” - The Cure “Friday, I’m In Love” - The Cure “High” - The Cure “Let’s Go To Bed” - The Cure “A Forest” - The Cure “Spellbound” - Siouxsie and the Banshees “Release The Bats” - The Birthday Party “Eighties” - Killing Joke “One Hundred Years” - The Cure “The Lovecats” - The Cats “The Walk” - The Cure “Shake Dog Shake” - The Cure “Fascination Street” - The Cure “In the Air Tonight” - Phil Collins “The End” - The Beatles “Close To Me” - The Cure “Hot Hot Hot!!!” - The Cure “Why Can’t I Be You?” - The Cure “Bandages” - Hot Hot Heat “In Between Days” - The Cure “The Blood” - The Cure “Another Girl Another Planet” - The Only Ones “Just Like Heaven” - Dinosaur Jr. “A Forest” - Nouvelle Vague One Song Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick.
0:04.0	The one that makes me scream, she said.
0:07.0	The woman makes me laugh, she said.
0:10.0	Through her arms around my neck.
0:12.0	It's your heart and your cold, you're yes and your no,
0:16.0	you're in your own, you're up and your down.
0:19.0	You believe in life after life
0:22.6	That's your love
0:24.6	Because I'm like a bird and I'll only fly away
0:28.6	I don't know where my soul is
0:31.6	I don't know where my home is
0:35.6	Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me.
0:40.3	I ain't the sharpest tool in the shell.
0:44.3	You must not know about me.
0:47.3	You must not know about me.
0:49.3	I can have another you in a minute.
0:52.3	Matter of fact, he'll be here in a minute.
0:55.3	Check it up.
0:56.0	I know who I want to take me home.
1:00.9	I know who I want to take me home.
1:04.6	Just like heaven.
1:09.2	So luxury today, we're talking about a song from one of the biggest and most prolific
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