1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US
1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.
The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).
Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" – producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs’ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album ‘Two Sevens Clash’. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.
Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).
In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own – a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.
Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.
2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.
CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.
Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.
In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.
Members included:
Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)
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Culture Lyrics
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Take a picture of tonight
And keep it by your heart
Love has left us memories
There's no better way to part
I will find another love
Someone who won't bring me down
How you tried to level me
Fortunately I got wise this time
Fortunately I got me on my mind
Oh I just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to say it loud
I just want to be loved
Don't want to beg you baby
But I'm much too proud to shout it loud, ooh
Take a piece of dignity
And use it in your life
Even though you hurt me
I still want you to survive
Love was never special
We were never down
You will always have someone
To bring you on the ground
Fortunately I got wise this time
Fortunately I got me on my mind
Oh I just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to say it loud
I just want to be loved
Don't want to beg you baby
But I'm much too proud to shout it loud
Oh, when you love someone
Don't you know, love is blind
Oh, when you love someone
It'll be for all time, yeah that's right
Fortunately I got wise this time
Fortunately I got me on my mind
Oh I just want to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
But I'm much too proud to say it loud
I just want to be loved
Don't want to beg you baby
But I'm much too proud to shout it loud
I just want be loved
Oh I just want to be loved
Oh I just want to be loved
I need to be loved, yeah
I just want to be loved
Don't want to bind you baby
Love me, love me, love me, love me yeah
Just want to be loved
Oh I just want to be loved
Love me, love me, love me, love me, yeah
The lyrics of Culture Club's song 'I Just Wanna Be Loved' are about wanting to be loved without fighting or begging for it. The singer is reflecting on their past relationship, acknowledging that love has left them with memories and that there is no better way to part. They want to move on and find someone who will love them without bringing them down or trying to control them. The singer has realized that they need to focus on themselves and their own happiness, rather than trying to please their partner at the expense of their own well-being.
Despite the hurt they have experienced, the singer still cares for their ex-partner and wants them to thrive, encouraging them to take a piece of dignity and use it in their life. The singer acknowledges that love can be blind, but also emphasizes the importance of finding someone who truly loves and respects them. The repetition of the phrase "I just wanna be loved" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire for love and acceptance without conditions or complications.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reflection on the complexities of love, relationships, and self-worth. It encourages listeners to prioritize their own happiness and to seek love that is healthy and supportive.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Introducing the song with no particular meaning
Take a picture of tonight
Create a memory of this particular moment
And keep it by your heart
Treasure the memory for life
Love has left us memories
Although love is over, we have memories to look back to
There's no better way to part
When two people decide to end their love, creating memories is the best way to part
I will find another love
The singer will try to love another person
Someone who won't bring me down
The singer wants to find love with someone who won't hurt them
How you tried to level me
Your actions made me feel emotionally unstable
But you never stood your ground
The singer's ex-partner wasn't able to support the relationship.
Fortunately I got wise this time
The singer has learned from the past and will enter future relationships with greater knowledge
Fortunately I got me on my mind
The singer's focus is on theirself and their own well-being
Oh I just want to be loved
The singer wants to be loved
Don't want to fight you baby
The singer doesn't want to argue with their ex-love
But I'm much too proud to say it loud
The singer feels that expressing their need for love is a sign of weakness
Don't want to beg you baby
The singer doesn't want to ask for love
But I'm much too proud to shout it loud, ooh
The singer doesn't want to express their need for love in public
Take a piece of dignity
The singer exhorts their ex to act with dignity
And use it in your life
The singer wants their ex to take the lesson learned and apply it in their life
Even though you hurt me
The singer was hurt by their ex-partner but they still want them to be happy
I still want you to survive
The singer wants their ex to be successful
Love was never special
Love between the singer and their ex wasn't unique
We were never down
The singer feels that their relationship was never truly intimate
You will always have someone
The singer's ex-partner will find love in someone else.
To bring you on the ground
Their ex-partner will experience heartbreak just like the singer did
Oh, when you love someone
The singer reflects on the nature of love itself
Don't you know, love is blind
Love doesn't let us see the imperfections in our partners
It'll be for all time, yeah that's right
Love will last forever, no matter what.
I need to be loved, yeah
The singer understands their desire for love
Don't want to bind you baby
The singer doesn't want to force their partner to love them back
Love me, love me, love me, love me yeah
The singer repeats their desire to be loved
Just want to be loved
The artist wants love without any complications
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: F. O'DOWD, J. MOSS, M. CRAIG, R. HAY
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