Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Always keep the faith

Happiness. Does it truly exist? Or is it, as some say, just an imaginary concept created by Man to give life meaning? And what of its pursuit? Is it really worth it? For many, its effects seem so fleeting. Merely lasting seconds, not years.

But no matter, because it IS worth it, and you must always keep the faith, no matter how hopeless and bleak times may seem. Find solace in the things that truly make you happy. Whether it's old friends, your partner, traveling, concerts, The Cure, whatever it is for you, that keeps you from being "lost forever in a happy crowd."

All this, simply to say, chin up! Darkest before the dawn. Silence before the big bang. Wonderful things are just around the corner. You just can't quite see them yet. But one day, you will.

Update (5/5/11): Now that the news is out, I'll highlight the clues in red. : )
Posted by Craig at 12:29 AM

64 comments:

  1. KelBelApril 20, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Craig you couldn’t have posted this at a better time!

    THANK YOU! :)

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  3. furreverApril 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Is this the precursor to a new Cure album announcement?

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  4. AprilApril 20, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    like :)

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  5. sofiaApril 20, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    i...am speechless. and i know it's meant to be a positive post but all i can think is- oh my god. what does he know that i need to prepare for?

    i've got nothing left but faith, craig!

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  6. CraigApril 20, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    No worries, Sofia. Everything is good. I promise.

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  7. perfect.murderApril 20, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I'm Cancerian, does it apply to my sign too? :)

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  8. altr2eliseApril 20, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    You have such a beautiful way with words, Craig.

    As always, onwards and upwards!

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  10. perfect.murderApril 20, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Nice and subtle....:)

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  11. J.April 20, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Just listened to Faith end to end for the first time in a while tonight... good timing!

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  12. sofiaApril 20, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    haha! oh my god. my heart is beating a million times a minute. nice and subtle, indeed. indeed indeed.
    :D

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  13. melt05April 20, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    very nice written, I am touched, thank you Craig!

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  14. perfect.murderApril 20, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    I really hope you're going to tell us that the Rebecca Black collaboration is indeed true!!

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  15. CraigApril 20, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Oh how I wish I could! But I can't. Not yet. Not until...friday, friday. : )

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  16. William SoragnaApril 20, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    All of this just to announce the release of Paris 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray! We are NOT so desparate, Craig! (I feel it coming soon... Well, at least there will be a complete show video bootleg available somewhere soon, so says my little finger!)

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  17. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    I feel pretty crappy, Craigers. I'm volunteering for political parties for the federal election here in Canada and both our left-wing parties disappoint me. There are so many scumbags and careerists. Each time I volunteer, I somehow feel a bit deflated and disillusioned, wondering what it's all for. I'm sure many of you Obama supporters in the US can relate; heck, even I hoped for more from Obama!

    So, thanks, Craig, whether it's about a Cure release or just life. I never really understood what Robert sings about in "Pornography" when I was in high school, but a few years later I "got" it and that understanding of the bleakness of life hasn't left me.

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  18. perfect.murderApril 20, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I'm going for the Wish Remaster announcement..........maybe..

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  19. MarcoKitsuneApril 20, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    i personally would prefer NOT to have these kind of hints as it's very, very frustrating. especially after so much time without anything interesting happening. just give the news when you can give them! as i said, now i really feel frustrated.

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  20. jeffApril 20, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Well thank you, Craig! That was very nice to read this morning!

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  21. asi no mas es la hueáApril 20, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    justo aparece esto en un momento muy complicado para mi… gracias! Keep the faith!!

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  22. KateApril 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    It is hard to believe that it has been thirty years.

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  23. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Daaamn Craig. This is scary. The lyrics of last 2 RS songs that came out, were exactly how I felt at that moment. Perfect for my situation. Today, life sucks like hell, and I read this. Stop it, yall!! :p

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  24. ShadowApril 20, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Stretching my neck to see around this corner already! It´s coming too slow! :D
    Don't say friday or I'll believe you... post birthday news!

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  25. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Is it just me, or all a lot of the "In Orange" videos that were on YouTube not there any more? Does that mean something good for a DVD/Blu-Ray release?!?!

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  26. namepaApril 20, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Nice touch Craig...as always.

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  27. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Graig:Can u give us a little indication of what to come?

    thanx :)
    stephan

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  28. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I've been feeling terrible for weeks (even deactivated my facebook account so you know I'm serious haha)

    So this is good news to me, even if its a red herring and there isn't much to be excited about. Seeing everybody's enthusiasm and optimism always brings a smile.

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  29. KelBelApril 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Is it Friday yet?

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  30. joda9April 20, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    It must be s.th. huge. Craig never post s.th. like this before, didn´t he? I am damn curious. Maybe a Faith Tour with the original line up? Maybe the promised 25th anniversary concert with all ex members? Maybe just a DVD release. I bet NOT. Great post craig. This is nervewrecking

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  31. AndrewV127April 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Dunno why but that came across to me as a half warning of bad things before anything good.

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  32. SevillianApril 20, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    hmmm... 25 years ago... orange... this is my small vote (and big hope)... :)

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  33. CraigApril 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Kel: The Friday thing was a joke. P.M was saying he hoped that the Rebecca Black collaboration was real, and I was jokingly saying that I couldn't reveal that until Friday, which is the name of her horrible song.

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  34. jonApril 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    As I sit in the delivery room anxiously awaiting the birth of my first son that actually calmed my soon to be fatherly nerves

    Thx for sharing Craig

    Jon

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  35. jonApril 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

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  36. Vicky dbApril 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

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  37. Vicky dbApril 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Perfect timing. Just what I needed to be reminded off today. Thanks x

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  38. TwilightKlaasApril 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Sounds like a Faith Concert or 2 with Simon and Lol. I guess Jason wouldn't mind if its just a show? They better film it for dvd/bray though, Trilogy is so amazing, it'd be nice to have that for Faith too.

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  39. William SoragnaApril 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    lol, thank you Craig :) We started speculations on the french forum, I can now turn them down :D

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  40. LindseyApril 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    whoa just seeing this now. craig you're scaring me, haha. too anxious to know what's going on.

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  41. LindseyApril 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    my last comment didn't show up?

    anyway-

    craig! i'm nervous!

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  42. CraigApril 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Congratulations, Jon! All the best to you, your wife, and new son!

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  43. jonApril 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Thanks Craig! Still waiting...:)

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  44. figieApril 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    well...
    tomorrow is R.S. birthday,isn't?
    So...Happy Birhtday to him!
    :)

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  45. TwilightKlaasApril 20, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Or a new album release date, and all the faith references are just bait?!

    Robert must be announcing something on his birthday...hmmm.
    Digging the suspence.

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  46. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Sounds like a birthday message for Robert. Hope everything is ok.

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  47. KentButabiApril 20, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Thank you. My wife and I enjoyed the post.

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  48. HannahApril 20, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Oh haha and here I was looking forward to Friday until I read through all the comments x]

    Thanks so much for the lovely post, Craig!!! CANNOT WAIT for whatever it is around the corner, I'll be excited for anything!

    And good luck, jon! Wish you and your family the best! :)

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  49. SoriaApril 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Thanks Craig. Let the planets be aligned for the best...Saludos from Mexico!

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  50. Rev. HeronApril 20, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks Craig, what a lovely post. Your site and the amazing people that I have met through here are part of what makes me happy every day! Hope to meet you sometime soon as well! Love and kisses, Heron

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  51. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Thanx Graig for your Work...u'r the Man but i really Hope that we will get some amazing news from the Studio from The Cure very soon!?

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  52. APEYRONApril 21, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Dark album available for download as soon as tonight?
    ... followed by a 2012 world tour announcement?
    N.

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  53. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    thank you, craig! :o)

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  54. KelBelApril 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hannah - glad I’m not the only one that was waiting for Friday! :o

    So just to get this strait, there will be some kind of something going on soon right?

    This Cure addict is in need of a FIX!

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  55. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    No need to wait : The Cure are back with a double issue : 'mixed up 2' and the dark side of '4:13 dream'. Special packaging will be available with 4 cds including 'mixed up' remaster and 4:13). The Cure are now a 5 piece band as Steve Severin joigned the previous 4 members. A South American tour will start in september. Additionnal gigs in Moscow, Isle of Wight and L.A.
    Levinhust and Sophie Hunger as opening acts.
    Collaboration scheduled with Tim Burton for his next film with Marion Cotillard. Special broadcast on MTV to celebrate 35 million album sold and 'faith' 30 year anniversary. Probable British Music Academy award for their contribution to music.
    DVDs and BRs of Paris, Paris 2008, Orange and Show to be released in early 2012.

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  56. AndrewApril 21, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Hmmmmm...??

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  57. RichHApril 21, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    BORIS????????????????
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  58. Jeannie MariaApril 21, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Great words, Craig!
    Thank you so much :)

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  59. RonaldApril 22, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    It's Friday (I'm in love)!

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  60. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    tried to post my dreamy 2011 programme with The Cure but it's been censored... just hoped asking dvds anc cds and awards and brodcasts and concerts and keyboards... would bring my beloved band underneath the stars but it didn't. losing faith

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  61. My cats catchApril 23, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Its saterday already!

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  62. Eli (carnage visors)April 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    "I don't care if Mondays blue, Tuesdays gray"? Maybe?

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  63. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I needed this

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  64. Marc the CureApril 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    So?????,,, and I'm waiting.......................and I'm still waiting;/

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