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" โ producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbsโ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album โTwo Sevens Clashโ. 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 โ 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 โ 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)
Don
Culture Lyrics
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But you like it that way
Then you say you're lonely
Well that's the price you pay
And I don't think I love you
That's the cruellest game we play
But I love you that way
You're a perfect lover
Why don't you stay?
You're a perfect lover
Ain't it always that way?
You feel a little twisted
You feel a little pain
You feel a little hateful
Don't worry, you'll feel that way again
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
You say that you're not beautiful
But you are in my eyes
You say my love's too heavy
Well that comes as no surprise
You're a perfect lover
Why don't you stay?
You're a perfect lover
Ain't it always that way?
You feel a little twisted
And you feel a little pain
You feel a little hateful
Don't worry, you'll fall in love again
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
It's already over
There's nothing to say
It's already over
But you need love to show you your way
Don't cry for me
Don't you cry
Don't cry, don't cry for me
You're the perfect lover
Why don't you stay?
You're the perfect lover
Ain't it always that way?
You feel a little pain
Don't worry, you'll fall in love again
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
The lyrics to Culture Club's song Don't Cry reflect on how misunderstood people can be when it comes to relationships. The song is about a person who is flawed and unpredictable, but still, they are loved by someone else. The message in this song is that love is not easy and it comes with consequences.
The first verse of the song focuses on how the person is misunderstood but they prefer it that way; they like the idea of being an enigma. However, they are also lonely and the singer tells them that's the price they pay for their chosen path. The singer then confesses that they don't think they love this person, but they love them 'that way'. Love is never straight forward, and sometimes it is not even real, but it can still have an impact on our emotions nonetheless.
The chorus tells the person not to cry, but then repeats the phrase "cry for me" which is intriguing because it suggests that they want the person to experience both happiness and sadness because it's essential for life. The song ends with the singer saying that it's over, but the person still needs love to show them the way. Love and relationships are not perfect, but they are necessary to show us the way.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you're misunderstood
You think that no one understands you
But you like it that way
But you enjoy being misunderstood
Then you say you're lonely
Now you say that you feel alone
Well that's the price you pay
That feeling of loneliness is the cost of living the way you do
And I don't think I love you
I'm not sure if I love you
That's the cruellest game we play
That's the harshest truth about love and relationships
But I love you that way
But I still have this deep affection for you
You're a perfect lover
You're a great partner
Why don't you stay?
Why can't you just stay with me?
Ain't it always that way?
Isn't it always like this, where the perfect person just never stays?
You feel a little twisted
You're feeling a little confused
You feel a little pain
You're hurting a little bit
You feel a little hateful
You're feeling some anger and frustration
Don't worry, you'll feel that way again
Don't fret, you'll feel those emotions again sometime in the future
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
You can cry if you want to, but don't waste your tears on me
You say that you're not beautiful
You don't believe that you're attractive
But you are in my eyes
But to me, you're beautiful
You say my love's too heavy
You think my love for you is too much to handle
Well that comes as no surprise
I'm not shocked by your reaction, I expected it
It's already over
Our relationship is already finished
There's nothing to say
There's really nothing left to talk about
But you need love to show you your way
But you still need love to find your path in life
Don't cry for me
Don't cry on my behalf
You're the perfect lover
You are the ideal partner
You feel a little pain
You're feeling some discomfort
Don't worry, you'll fall in love again
Don't fret, you'll find love again in the future
Cry, don't cry, don't cry for me
You can cry if you want to, but don't waste your tears on me
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY Z, GEORGE O'DOWD, IAN MAIDMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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