There are references to Japan (speaking of Tokyo in "Watching Me Fall") that are reminiscent to those of Japanese Whispers. There are dark, death-filled lyrics that bring the listener back to the days of Pornography, and there are songs about getting old and tired and wanting have fun "one last time before the end" (from "Out Of This World"). The feel of Bloodflowers is very finite: it's about death, fatigue, and many other elements that imply Smith's resignation from the music world.

Throughout the Cure's career, Smith has often written songs about reaching the point where it is tiresome to continue writing lyrics about his depression, wanting to stop in one big flash of genius. Tracks such as "A Thousand Hours," from Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me and "End" from Wish have always hinted at the conclusion of the band. Lyrics like "for how much longer can I howl into this wind?" have haunted Cure fans for some time now, but never have such ideas been so constant and prominent as in this album.

The record is the best and most eclectic collection of Cure music: it has the long songs reminiscent of Disintegration mixed with the atmospherically, dismal rock of Wish.

If this is truly their ultimate release, it is one hell of a high note to end on; if it isn't, then I'm sure they'll continue making beautiful music until they do decide to quit. Either way, I have nothing but praise for this band.