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.
The Crying Game
Culture Club Lyrics
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About the cryin' game
I've had my share
Of the cryin' game
First there are kisses
Then there are sighs
And then before you know where you are
One day soon I'm gonna tell the moon
About the cryin' game
And if he knows
Maybe he'll explain
Why there are heartaches?
Why there are tears?
And what to do, to stop feeling blue
When love disappears
First there are kisses
Then there are sighs
And then before you know where you are
You're sayin' goodbye
Don't want no more
Of the cryin' game
Don't want no more
Of the cryin' game
Don't want no more
Of the cryin' game
Don't want no more
Of the cryin' game
No more
The lyrics of "The Crying Game" by Culture Club describe the experience of love and heartache. The singer says that they know all there is to know about the crying game, which suggests that they have learned from experience. They have had their share of heartbreak, but they are still trying to understand why it happens. The lyrics describe the progression of a relationship, starting with kisses and sighs, but eventually leading to saying goodbye. The final lines of the song convey the singer's exhaustion with this pattern, as they declare that they don't want any more of the crying game.
The song's lyrics capture the complexity of love and heartache in a simple yet poignant way. The use of the moon as a metaphor adds another layer of depth to the song, as it suggests a universal experience that is beyond human control. The song's subdued instrumentation and Boy George's emotive vocals add to the melancholic mood of the song. Overall, "The Crying Game" is a powerful and relatable meditation on the emotional rollercoaster of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know all there is to know about the crying game
The singer is experienced in the ups and downs of love and heartbreak.
I've had my share of the crying game
The singer has experienced the pain and sadness of lost love.
First there are kisses, then there are sighs
The relationship starts with passion and excitement, but eventually leads to disappointment and sadness.
And then, before you know where you are
You're sayin' goodbye
The end of the relationship comes suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving the artist feeling lost and alone.
Someday soon I'm gonna tell the moon
About the crying game
The artist feels so hurt and alone that they want to confide in the moon, something unreachable and distant.
And if he knows, maybe he'll explain
Why there are heartaches, why there are tears
The singer wants answers for why love can hurt so deeply.
And what to do to stop feeling blue
When love disappears
The singer is seeking advice on how to move past the heartbreak and sadness of a lost love.
Don't want no more of the crying game
The artist is tired of the pain and sadness that comes with love and is reluctant to go through it again.
Don't want no more of the crying game
The artist reiterates their desire to avoid the emotional pain of love and heartbreak.
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가사 (lyrics)
I know all there is to know
about the crying game
I've had my share
of the crying game
First there are kisses
then there are sighs
And then before
you know where you are
You're sayin goodbye
One day soon I'm gonna tell the moon
about the crying game
And if he knows
maybe he'll explain
Why there are heartaches
why there are tears
And what to do
to stop feeling blue
When love disappears
First there are kisses
then there are sighs
And then before
you know where you are
You're sayin goodbye
Don't want no more
of the crying game
Don't want no more
of the crying game
Don't want no more
of the crying game
Don't want no more
of the crying game
@LHSmith-hl5ro
Haunting is the word. Boy George's best work ever. The musical arrangement is perfect for the song.
@xoxxobob61
Thank the Pet Shop Boys for that Musical arrangement!
@michaelbarraza4834
That's why roger padacker is dead ,he found captain winky lol!!
@nadiavanburen5562
Hands down, my favorite Boy George song. His voice is simply spectacular!
@walksonwellmoreiradeolivei7276
A minha também, na verdade essa é uma das músicas mais lindas do mundo.
@elliej11j68
Totally agree!
@bogeythedog163
He looks pretty here
@Zyryne1
And the harmony with Neil Tennant? Superb. 😊❤
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@fernandocajero3909
Damn this song is a masterpiece. Hauntingly beautiful.