The Cure: Fascination Street Meaning

Song Released: 1989

Fascination Street Lyrics

Oh it’s opening time
Down on fascination street
So let’s cut the conversation
And get out for a bit
Because I feel it all fading and paling
And I’m begging to drag you down with me
To kick the last nail in
Yeah I like you in that like I...

1. anonymous

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   Feb 26th 2017 report

   OMG... anyone who doesn't understand that this is about blow jobs hasn't opened up their minds a bit.
2. anonymous

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   May 8th 2011 report

   It's about blow jobs .... Duh!
3. lars

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   Dec 9th 2009 report

   From a psychological viewpoint I find these lyrics very interesting. to me opening time down on fascination street could be the characters resignation of someone fucking with him or picking him apart.
4. krysz

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   Nov 19th 2005 report

   Well, it was definitely written by Robert to capture the whole feeling he had in New Orleans. I use it to keep my mind open when heading into a new situation.
5. Modlovecat

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   Jul 16th 2005 report

   This song was written about Robert's experiences on Bourbon Street in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

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