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.
More Than Likely
Culture Club Lyrics
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If all my senses say no place exists for you
What's the use in holding out my arms
I couldn't find reasons if I tried to
What's the use in floating
If all it does is tell you someone's under you
What's the use in being if I learn
But I can hear me say
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
If I find out I am
Then I'll finally understand when I say
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
More than likely
Living for
More than likely
Living for
What's the use in praying (tell me)
For all the things that mean so much to none of you
What's the use in pouring out my heart
Into situations I could cry through
Oh what's the use in closing
All the doors that let the loving into you
What's the use of loving if I learn
Not to feel anything at all even if it means the most to you
But I can hear me say
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
If I find out I am
Then I'll finally understand when I say
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
You're living for
I'm the one you're living for
Even if you find
That I'm transcending most of my mind
Through the often closing doors
Of what's to come and what's in store.
Even if because
You find I'm sending most of my love
To the often closed minds
That must inquire, what you're living for.
What's the use in changing (let go)
To all the hopes that leave you somewhere next to lies
What's the use in buying all my time
To try and figure out the frame that likes to communicate through signs
I can hear me say.
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
If I find out I am
Then I'll finally understand when I say
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
I'm the one you're living for
The lyrics of Culture Club's song "More Than Likely" tell a story of a person who questions the use of trying, floating, being, praying, pouring out their heart, closing doors, loving and changing believing that no place exists for them, someone's always under them or their actions are neglectful towards the things that mean the most to most of the people. They seem to express their inability to feel anything at all even if it means the most to others, which makes them question the use of living. Despite their internal struggles, they harbor a sense of hope that they might be the one someone is living for, and finding that out will finally make them understand the purpose of their existence.
The song's lyrics symbolize the confusion, doubt and lack of understanding one can face when life appears elusive or meaningless. It highlights the importance of love, connection and purpose in one's life and how often these pillars can go unrecognized or neglected due to the chaos and uncertainties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the use in trying
Why bother making an effort?
If all my senses say no place exists for you
If my intuition tells me there is no room for you in my life
What's the use in holding out my arms
Why bother trying to embrace you?
I couldn't find reasons if I tried to
I cannot come up with a good enough reason to try
What's the use in floating
What's the point in being buoyant?
If all it does is tell you someone's under you
If all it does is let you know someone is dependent on you
What's the use in being if I learn
What's the point of existing if I discover
To be neglectful towards the things that mean the most to most of you
To be indifferent to the things that matter most to everyone with whom I interact
But I can hear me say
But I can hear myself contending
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
It is probable that I am the person who gives you a reason to live
If I find out I am
If I determine that I am
Then I'll finally understand when I say
Then I will grasp the significance of the statement
More than likely, I'm the one you're living for
It is probable that I am the person who gives you a reason to live
More than likely
Most likely
Living for
Living to please or satisfy
What's the use in praying (tell me)
What is the point of asking for divine help?
For all the things that mean so much to none of you
For all the things that matter greatly to nobody
What's the use in pouring out my heart
What is the use in expressing my deepest feelings?
Into situations I could cry through
Into circumstances that would leave me weeping
Oh what's the use in closing
Oh, what is the point in shutting
All the doors that let the loving into you
All the opportunities for affection and love to reach you
What's the use of loving if I learn
What is the purpose of loving if I come to discover
Not to feel anything at all even if it means the most to you
To be numb to what matters the most to you
Even if because
Even if it is precisely because
You find I'm sending most of my love
You see that I'm mostly affectionate
To the often closed minds
To those who are frequently resistant to new ideas
That must inquire, what you're living for.
Who must ask themselves what motivates them.
Even if you find
Even if you discover
That I'm transcending most of my mind
That I'm rising above most of my thoughts
Through the often closing doors
Through the frequently closed entrances
Of what's to come and what's in store.
Of that which could happen and that which is forthcoming.
What's the use in changing (let go)
What is the benefit of moving on?
To all the hopes that leave you somewhere next to lies
To all the aspirations that end up being close to falsehoods
What's the use in buying all my time
What is the advantage in devoting all my hours
To try and figure out the frame that likes to communicate through signs
To attempt to understand the pattern that likes to speak through signals
I can hear me say.
I can hear myself uttering.
You're living for
You exist for
I'm the one you're living for
I am the person you live for
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ATTRELL STEPHEN JR. CORDES
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