Their first album, 1982's Kissing to Be Clever, became a major international hit, spawning the hit singles "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" (which went 'all the way' in the BBC-Charts in late 1982), "Time (Clock of the Heart)", and "I'll Tumble 4 Ya". Unique in his eccentric manner of dress and androgynous look, Boy George became a worldwide celebrity.
Their second album, 1983's Colour By Numbers also did extremely well, giving the band its second number one hit in the UK with "Karma Chameleon." Karma Chameleon reached No.1 in many countries and they even starred in UK's Top of the Pops in September 1983. However, trouble was brewing within the Culture Club camp. Unknown to the public, George was having an affair with drummer Jon Moss. The affair (which lasted over four years) was often problematic and the pressure to hide the relationship started to take its toll.
The band also started to lose its place musically. Their next album, 1984's Waking Up With the House on Fire was a major disappointment. Though the band gained a small comeback with 1986's From Luxury to Heartache (thanks to the hit "Move Away"), both George's and Jon's fights created much tension, eventually leading to the breakup of the band. Around this time, George also became addicted to heroin, which created a frenzy with the tabloids. Eventually, George would let go of the habit and begin his solo career. A minor hit from the "Hiding Out" soundtrack called "Live My Life" peaked at U.S. #40. While George scored several hits in Europe and finally hit the U.S. top 20 with 1992's "The Crying Game", he was never able to reach the success he achieved with Culture Club.
In 1998, the band put their problems aside and decided to do a reunion tour. Kicked off with a performance on VH1 Storytellers, the tour was a major success. Shortly after, Culture Club recorded a new album titled Don't Mind If I Do. Though never released in the U.S., the first single, "I Just Wanna Be Loved" (UK #4), was featured on a compilation based around the Storytellers performance.
The band went on to tour for a few more years. Recently, however, Culture Club has been inactive, largely due to Boy George's concentration on his successful career as a DJ. In late 2006, Culture Club announced a reunion - albeit, without Boy George as lead singer.
It's A Miracle
Culture Club Lyrics
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You never know who you might meet
Who's in disguise
Ooh as you blow a storm
There's no one there to keep you warm
It's no surprise there's something in my eyes
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
And dreams are made of emotion
Dance with the counterfeit
The plastic smiles and micro heat
I'll meet you there, I'll meet you there
Run to the edge of town
Where Hollywood lay its footprints down
Monroe was there but do you really care
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
And dreams are made of emotion
Cry it's a miracle
Cry it's a miracle
Cry it's a miracle
Cry it's a miracle
Guns that cross the street
You never know who you might meet
Who's in disguise, who's in disguise
Ooh as you blow a storm
There's no one there to keep you warm
It's no surprise there's something in my eyes
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
And dreams are made of emotion
Wooh, ba ba doo, ba ba doo, ba ba doo, yeah huh hoo, hoa
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
It's a miracle
(It's a miracle) and dreams are made of emotion
It's a miracle
(It's a miracle) and dreams are made of emotion
(It's a miracle) made of emotion (it's a miracle), and dreams are made of emotion, yeah
The lyrics of Culture Club's song "It's a Miracle" paint a picture of a world filled with danger and uncertainty, where people hide behind masks and false smiles. The image of guns crossing the street suggests a society where violence is a constant threat, and where people cannot trust each other. The singer talks about blowing a storm, describing a sense of chaos and confusion that seems to surround him. He acknowledges that no one is there to comfort or protect him, and that there is something in his eyes that betrays his inner turmoil.
Despite this bleak picture, the song takes on a hopeful tone, insisting that miracles can happen even in the midst of despair. The repetition of the phrase "it's a miracle" creates an almost incantatory effect, as if the singer is trying to chant his way to a better reality. He suggests that dreams are made of emotion, and that it is through our deepest feelings that we can create the reality we want to see.
The final section of the song repeats the main lyrics, adding in some improvised sounds and scatting. The effect is to create a sense of spontaneity and joy, as if the singer has found a way to dance through the difficulties of life and come out the other side. Overall, "It's a Miracle" is a song that acknowledges the challenges of the world we live in, but refuses to give up on the possibility of redemption and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Guns that cross the street
You never know what you will encounter when walking through the city streets
You never know who you might meet
There are always new people coming and going in the city
Who's in disguise
People might not be who they seem to be
Ooh as you blow a storm
When challenges come your way
There's no one there to keep you warm
You have to rely on yourself
It's no surprise there's something in my eyes
The stress and chaos of everyday life takes a toll on people's mental health
It's a miracle
Life is a miracle, considering all the chaos
And dreams are made of emotion
People dream of getting through their problems
Dance with the counterfeit
Some people fake their happiness
The plastic smiles and micro heat
People are superficial and inauthentic
I'll meet you there, I'll meet you there
There is someone who genuinely cares about meeting you
Run to the edge of town
People run away from their problems
Where Hollywood lay its footprints down
People look to Hollywood for inspiration and guidance
Monroe was there but do you really care
The past is not relevant in the present
Cry it's a miracle
People are emotional when they realize the beauty of life
Wooh, ba ba doo, ba ba doo, ba ba doo, yeah huh hoo, hoa
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE ALAN O'DOWD, JONATHAN AUBREY MOSS, MICHAEL EMILE CRAIG, ROY ERNEST HAY, PHIL PICKETT
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