The Cure surprised fans in 1992 with an unabashedly sunny pop song. “Friday I’m in Love” bubbles with jangly guitars and Robert Smith’s joyful vocals celebrating weekly romance. Its feel-good vibe made it an instant global favorite, reaching the Top 10 in many countries. Known for gloomier goth classics, The Cure here crafted pure musical happiness — making “Friday I’m in Love” one of their most enduring, feel-good hits and a staple of ’90s nostalgia playlists.