Culture Club was a popular 1980s pop group, perhaps most noticeable for the… Read Full Bio ↴Culture Club was a popular 1980s pop group, perhaps most noticeable for their gender-bending frontman George O'Dowd, known by his stage name Boy George. The other members of the band were Roy Hay on guitars and keyboards, Mikey Craig playing bass and Jon Moss (ex Damned, London, Adam and the Ants) on drums.

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.

See Thru
Culture Club Lyrics

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And you just don't get it

But you just might regret it, you might regret it
Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by
Begging forgiveness for your crime

Never prepared to do your time
It's always them and never you
'Cause you're so see through, I see through you
('Cause you're so see thru)

Ain't no use in demanding justice
You're a victim of your sight
I held you up when your heart was heavy
Now you never give me mine

In the mirror my sad reflection haunting me
One more time, one more time
And you just don't get it, do ya?
But you just might regret it, yeah yeah yeah yeah

Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by
Begging forgiveness for your crime
Never prepared to do your time

It's always them and never you
'Cause you're so see through, I see through you
('Cause you're so see thru)
Shooting the rainbows from the sky

Throwing your love to passers by
Begging forgiveness for your crime
Never prepared to do your time
It's always them and never you

Boy you're so see through, I see through you
('Cause you're so see thru)
You just don't get it, no you just don't get it
You just don't get it but you might regret it

You might regret it
Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by
Begging forgiveness for your crime

Never prepared to do your time
It's always them and never you
'Cause you're so see through, I see through you
('Cause you're so see thru)

Shooting the rainbows from the sky - you're so see through
Throwing your love to passers by
Begging forgiveness for your crime - throwing your love to passers by, you're so see through
Never prepared to do your time

It's always them and never you - never prepared to do your time, you're so see through
'Cause you're so see through, You're so see through, yeah yeah
Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by

Begging forgiveness for your crime
Never prepared to do your time

It's always them and never you
'Cause you're so see through, 'Cause you're so see through

Overall Meaning

The song "See Thru" by Culture Club is a commentary on people who are fake and insincere. The lyrics speak of someone who is closed-minded and refuses to see things from another person's perspective. The main singer warns this person that they will one day regret their behavior as they shoot rainbows from the sky, throw their love to passersby and beg forgiveness for their crimes without ever being prepared to do their time. They are always blaming others and never taking responsibility for their own actions. The singer acknowledges that he too has a sad reflection in the mirror, but he has tried to help the other person without ever receiving anything in return. The song ends with the message that true colors will always show through, and one cannot hide forever.

Line by Line Meaning

No apology necessary shut your mouth
There's no need for an apology, just stop talking

You've closed your mind
You're not willing to consider other perspectives or ideas

We've been walking this road forever
We've been stuck in this same cycle or pattern for a long time

It don't lead to paradise
This road won't take us to a better place or solution

In the mirror your sad reflection haunting you
You're plagued by your own reflection and inner sadness

Now I see mine
I too realize my own inner struggles and weaknesses

Yes I see mine
I acknowledge and understand my own issues

And you just don't get it
You don't understand the gravity of the situation or how you've contributed to it

But you just might regret it, you might regret it
You may eventually realize your mistakes and regret them

Shooting the rainbows from the sky
You're being unrealistic or idealistic

Throwing your love to passers by
You're indiscriminately giving love or attention to anyone, without care or intention

Begging forgiveness for your crime
You're asking for forgiveness, but not willing to take responsibility or face consequences for your actions

Never prepared to do your time
You're not willing to put in the effort or work to make things right

It's always them and never you
You blame others for problems or faults, instead of taking responsibility

'Cause you're so see through, I see through you
Your actions and intentions are transparent and obvious

Ain't no use in demanding justice
Demanding justice won't help or solve anything

You're a victim of your sight
You're limited by your own perspective or ways of seeing things

I held you up when your heart was heavy
I supported you during difficult times

Now you never give me mine
You're not reciprocating or appreciating my support

You just don't get it, do ya?
You still don't understand or realize the gravity of the situation

Boy you're so see through, I see through you
Your actions and intentions are transparent and obvious

You just don't get it, no you just don't get it
You still don't understand or realize the gravity of the situation

You might regret it
You may eventually realize your mistakes and regret them

'Cause you're so see through
Your actions and intentions are transparent and obvious

You're so see through, yeah yeah
Your actions and intentions are transparent and obvious

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE ALAN O'DOWD, JONATHAN AUBREY MOSS, JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, MICHAEL EMILE CRAIG, ROY ERNEST HAY

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5y↑8

No apology necessary shut your mouth
You've closed your mind
We've been walking this road forever
It don't lead to paradise

In the mirror your sad reflection haunting you
Now I see mine Yes I see mine

And you just don't get it
But you just might regret it, you might regret it

Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by
Begging forgiveness for your crime
Never prepared to do your time
It's always them and never you
'Cause you're so see through, I see through you ('Cause you're so see thru)

Ain't no use in demanding justice You're a victim of your sight
I held you up when your heart was heavy
Now you never give me mine
In the mirror my sad reflection haunting me One more time, one more time

And you just don't get it, do ya? But you just might regret it, yeah yeah yeah yeah

Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by Begging forgiveness for your crime
Never prepared to do your time It's always them and never you
'Cause you're so see through, I see through you ('Cause you're so see thru)
Shooting the rainbows from the sky
Throwing your love to passers by Begging forgiveness for your crime
Never prepared to do your time It's always them and never you
Boy you're so see through, I see through you ('Cause you're so see thru)
You just don't get it, no you just don't get it
You just don't get it but you might regret it

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liliosisisino

6y↑5

Makes me so so happy to listen to lovely music, good lyrics, melody is something is missing in the current times. Thank you and bless you Georgie Boy XOXO