“Friday I’m in Love” is one of The Cure’s most beloved and commercially successful songs, released in May 1992 with “Halo” on the B-side as the second single from their ninth studio album, Wish. Written by the band members, Perry Bamonte, Boris Williams, Simon Gallup, Robert Smith and Porl Thompson, the track is a joyous and upbeat celebration of love, contrasting with The Cure’s often melancholic and introspective style.
The lyrics of “Friday I’m in Love” capture the euphoria and lightheartedness of being in love, with an emphasis on the joy associated with Fridays.The song is a bright and jangly pop-rock track featuring shimmering guitar melodies, a driving rhythm, and Smith’s emotive vocal delivery. Its uplifting energy and catchy hooks stand out within the darker, more introspective material that often defines The Cure’s discography. The production, led by Robert Smith and co-producer Dave Allen, creates a polished yet organic sound that emphasizes the song’s jubilant mood.
“Friday I’m in Love” was a major commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 3 on RPM Canada Top Singles chart and No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. In the United States, the song also topped the Modern Rock Tracks chart. “Friday I’m in Love” won the award for European Viewer’s Choice for Best Music Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.