Put It Down
Boy George / Culture Club Lyrics
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Put it down, they move this town
They follow with their eyes
Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
Pull it back and put on attack
Admission in your eyes
Ice cold kisses compromise
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
Let go
Put it down they move this town
They follow with their eyes
Ice cold kisses terrorize
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
(I could pull it with a bullet)
Down in seven, shine a light boy
(I could pull it with a bullet)
What a wasted revolution
(I could pull it with a bullet)
I'm a white boy, need confusion
(I could pull it with a bullet)
We're all out together, together forever
Put it down, they move this town
They follow with their eyes
Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
(I could pull it with a bullet)
Down in seven, shine a light boy
(I could pull it with a bullet)
What a wasted revolution
(I could pull it with a bullet)
I'm a white boy, need confusion
(I could pull it with a bullet)
We're all out together, together forever
The song "Put It Down" by Boy George (with his band Culture Club) is a song about power and control. The lyrics begin by instructing someone to "put it down," meaning perhaps their guard or their emotions, and to let the others around them take control. The chorus repeats the line "Put it down, they move this town," which implies that those who can put down their defenses and let others take the lead are the ones who can control the situation. The imagery of "Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise" and "Ice cold kisses terrorize" suggests that the situation is not one of warmth or love, but of power and perhaps danger. The references to bullets and revolution hint at a more political message, that those in power will stop at nothing to maintain it.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on power and social dynamics. The chorus, with its repeated instructions to "put it down," takes on a hypnotic quality, as if the listener is being urged to give up their control and submit to the will of those in charge. The references to bullets and revolution suggest that the stakes are high, and that those who control the situation will go to any lengths to maintain their power.
Line by Line Meaning
Put it down, they move this town
The situation is under control and people are paying attention to it.
They follow with their eyes
They are keeping a close watch on the situation.
Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise
People are showing affection that can be felt in a creepy, unsettling way.
A good, a good disguise
A convincing facade is important in order to manipulate people.
Is all you need to bleed a situation
It's possible to manipulate or influence a situation with these tactics.
Pull it back and put on attack
It's time to take action and make a move.
Admission in your eyes
You're communicating with others that you're ready to take responsibility for your actions.
Ice cold kisses compromise
People are showing affection in a way that makes you feel conflicted or unsure.
Let go
It's time to release control and allow things to unfold naturally.
(I could pull it with a bullet) Down in seven, shine a light boy
The singer could take care of the situation with swift and decisive action.
What a wasted revolution
There have been previous efforts to change the situation, but they were ineffective.
I'm a white boy, need confusion
Even though the singer might have a position of privilege, he still experiences confusion or uncertainty about what to do.
We're all out together, together forever
It's important to work together to make lasting change.
Ice cold kisses terrorize
People are showing affection in a way that makes you feel threatened or afraid.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE ALAN O'DOWD, JONATHAN AUBREY MOSS, MICHAEL EMILE CRAIG, ROY HAY
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