In the history of bad decisions by music labels, leaving Boys Don't Cry off the first version of The Cure's debut album has to rank up with the worst. In just over 2 and a half minutes Smith would showcase the ability to craft a simple, but perfect pop masterpiece that reveals everything that sets the band's work apart from the goth, alternative, and post-punk acts they inspired. By the way, the title is sardonic; this song is about macho stoicism costing Smith the girl.