The Crying Game
Culture Club Lyrics


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I know all there is to know
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
You're sayin' goodbye

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





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Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@532tree5

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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.

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