Wish Songs Ranked

Wish is the ninth studio album by British alternative rock band The Cure, released on 21 April 1992 through record label Fiction in the UK and Elektra in the US. Wish was the Cure’s most commercially successful in the band’s career, debuting at number one in the UK and number two in the United States, where it sold more than 1.2 million copies. Smith also revealed that the songs “Mesmerise” by Chapterhouse, and “Human” by The Human League were an influence on the album, he commented on songs in 1993: “For every album we do, I assemble a bunch of songs that have something that I’m trying to capture. For Wish, I would listen to “Mesmerise” by Chapterhouse for its feeling of abandonment and “Human” by The Human League. You couldn’t spot anything sonically or structurally that would influence anything we did, but there’s an indefinable something that I’m trying to capture. One night I must have played “Mesmerise” 20 times, drinking and turning it louder and louder, putting myself into a trance.” Here are all of Wish’s songs ranked.

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12. Wendy Time

“One of the lesser tracks from the album. I think it’s Smith’s comment on cheap, meaningless sex. Acts as a sort of antidote to the melancholy feelings of Deep Sea.

11. Open

“A great opening track with thunderous drums as Smith sings about a party to which he is forced to attend, and has no wish to be, and so feels compelled to over-indulge in drink and drugs in order to fit in but only succeeds in feeling emptier inside.”

10. Trust

“I adore this song! The plaintive piano melody and the beautiful guitar accompaniment set the mood perfectly before Smith laments the loss of a deep and meaningful relationship.”

9. Cut

“A rockier track than most. It’s yet another song about a failed/failing relationship, and the resulting fallout of bitterness and regret.”

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8. Friday I’m In Love

“One of the band’s most famous, and popular singles, reaching the dizzy heights of #6 back in 1992. In many ways it has become the archetypal Cure song with chiming guitars aplenty and lyrics that most of us can relate to. Who has not waited with eager anticipation for the weekend so we can be with the one we love?”

7. Apart

“A beautiful & somewhat depressing song about two people drifting apart. Not surprisingly, the music is more restrained on this track. Apart absolutely nails that dreamy bittersweet feeling perfectly, with it’s lush orchestral arrangements and spacey atmosphere.”

6. Doing the Unstuck

“Unusual title aside, it has a lovely harp intro and is a positive, passionate song about escaping one’s dreary existence and embracing all that life has to offer.”

5. To Wish Impossible Things

“A beautiful and poignant arrangement adds immeasurably to the wistfulness and regret of Smith’s lyrics. It is a further indication of the band’s growing maturity.”

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4. High

“The ‘high’ on this occasion is as a result of falling in love. Smith is in a joyful mood and the chiming guitars and poppy sound reflect this. It’s no surprise that it was chosen as the first single from the album and climbed as high as #8.”

3. End

“Wait a moment!.. The first track was called ‘Open’ and the last is called ‘End.’ Oh, man! My mind is blown!… Joking aside, what a magnificent song on which to end the album! The band really give it their all on what is my favourite track. Lyrically, Smith is urging his lover to stop loving him as he can no longer live up to her idea of who he is.”

2. From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

“A truly epic sounding song, something The Cure seem to excel at, and one of my favourites. Smith is anguished, forever searching in vain for fulfilment as he sings of another doomed love affair.”

1. A Letter to Elise

“The last of the three singles, only peaking at #28, which is no surprise to me as I think it’s one of the album’s lesser tracks. However, what does surprise me is that they couldn’t think of a better song to release instead! In his ‘letter’ Smith seems to be expressing his regret that Elise never felt as strongly about him as he did about her.”