Studio Album · No. 14
Songs of a Lost World Songwriting Credits by The Cure
Produced by Robert Smith, Paul Corkett · Engineered by Paul Corkett, Jack Boston, Joe Jones, Matt Colton, Miles Showell
Fiction Records
Gothic RockPost-RockDark WaveEthereal Wave
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Cure carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by The Cure
0 tracksoutside writers
The Cure's roles on this album
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
8
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2024
Released
Awards & Recognition 4
Mastercard Album of the Year (2025, Nominated)
Group of the Year (2025, Nominated)
Best Alternative Music Album (2026)
Best Alternative Music Performance (for 'Alone') (2026)
Data Insight
Songs of a Lost World was written by Robert Smith and produced by Smith with Paul Corkett, with the music credited to the whole band. Smith spent more than a decade developing the record, shaping it into a sustained meditation on loss, grief, and mortality drawn from deaths in his own life. The eight songs unfold slowly, often building on long instrumental passages before Smith's vocals enter, reinforcing the album's themes of absence and time running out. Released after a sixteen-year studio gap, it became the band's most acclaimed work in decades and reached number one in the UK.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alone
#6
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
And Nothing Is Forever
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
A Fragile Thing
#95
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Warsong
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Drone:Nodrone
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
I Can Never Say Goodbye
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
All I Ever Am
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Endsong
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Songs of a Lost World
Who wrote Songs of a Lost World?
Songs of a Lost World was written by Robert Smith, who also produced it alongside Paul Corkett. The music is credited to the whole band. Smith developed the album over more than a decade before its 2024 release.
What is Songs of a Lost World about?
The album is a sustained meditation on loss, grief, and mortality, drawn in part from the deaths of people close to Robert Smith. Songs such as 'I Can Never Say Goodbye,' written about the death of his brother, anchor the record's themes of absence and the passage of time.
Why was Songs of a Lost World significant for The Cure?
It was the band's first studio album in sixteen years, following 2008's 4:13 Dream. The record was widely acclaimed and reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, marking one of the band's most successful late-career releases.
What was the first single from Songs of a Lost World?
The lead single 'Alone' was released in September 2024 and opens the album. It reached number 6 on the UK Singles Sales Chart and later won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance.
Did Songs of a Lost World win any awards?
Yes. The album won Best Alternative Music Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, and its single 'Alone' won Best Alternative Music Performance at the same ceremony. The album also received nominations at the 2025 Brit Awards but did not win there.
How did Songs of a Lost World perform commercially?
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and reached number 4 on the US Billboard 200. It topped the charts in numerous countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Was Songs of a Lost World certified?
The album was certified Gold in the UK, as well as in France, Italy, and Poland. It was the band's most commercially successful release in many years.