Move Away

Culture Club

About Move Away

"Move Away" is a 1986 song by the British band Culture Club. Taken as the lead single from their fourth album, From Luxury to Heartache, the song became the group's eighth top-ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven. It reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, the song was popular on US radio and the music video received healthy airplay on MTV during the spring of 1986 and was also their last single to reach the Top 40 in the US. It also reached the top ten in various other countries including Canada (#4), Italy (#10) and Australia (#10). The song was produced by Lew Hahn and Arif Mardin (the latter a producer for Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin in the 80s). "Move Away" was the only single from the album to reach the top-ten in the UK and would be the band's last UK top 10 hit until 1998's "I Just Wanna Be Loved". The video-clip for the song, which cast Boy George and Jon Moss as silent film-stars racing cars across a black/white movie screen, was filmed at the Brixton Academy, London. George's friend Alice Temple can also be seen in the video. 


Year:
2000
38 
#1

 Struggling with Move Away? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

Moving moving 
Move away , move away
Spirit changed the conversation 
Stepping stones across the land 

I never wanted to be a hero 
I never wanted to be a man 
I hurt you darling 
I made you cry 
I hurt you darling 
Don't ask me why 

Move move move away from me darling 
I never said I'd hold your hand 
Move move move away from me darling 
I never said I'd understand 
If I could say this was judgment day 
You know I'd be a millionaire 

I'm prepared to wear my sorrow
Everywhere we go in town
Ain't no need to beg or borrow
While you're there to drag me down

I hurt you darling
I made you cry
I hurt you darling
Don't ask me why, oh yeah

Move, move, move away from me darling
I never said I'd hold your hand
Move, move, move away from me darling
I never said I'd understand
If I could say this was judgment day
You know I'd be a millionaire, yeah, yeah

Just right
Move away
I need you so
I can't let go

I hurt you darling
I made you cry
I hurt you darling
Don't ask me why, oh why

Move, move, move away from me darling
I never said I'd hold your hand
Move, move, move away from me darling
I never said I'd understand
Move, move, move away from me darling
I never said I'd hold your hand
If I could say this was judgment day
I'd be a millionaire, oh yeah

Move, move away
I never said that I'd hold your hand
Move, move, move, away
Why don't you move?
I never said I'd understand
Move, move away
Move, move, move, away
Why don't you move away?
Move away
Why don't you move away?

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Culture Club

Culture Club is an English pop band that was part of the 1980s New Romantic movement. The original band comprised Boy George (lead vocals), Mikey Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards) and Jon Moss (drums and percussion). Their second album, Colour by Numbers, has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and they had several international hits with songs such as "Church of the Poison Mind", "Karma Chameleon" and "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me". Boy George's androgynous style of dressing caught the attention of the public and the media. more »

3 fans

Written by: CULTURE CLUB, PHILIP STUART PICKETT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Move Away" was released in 1986 as a single by British band Culture Club from their fourth album, "From Luxury to Heartache".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles chart, making it one of the most successful songs of the band. In the United States, it reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriting Contributions
"Move Away" was written by the band's lead singer, Boy George, along with the other three founding members; Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and Jon Moss.
Music Genre
It features the band's signature style, combining elements of pop, new wave and blue-eyed soul genres.
Song Message
The lyrics of "Move Away" speak of the protagonist's desire to move on from a previous relationship or situation, embodying a strong sense of independence and self-sufficiency.
Music Video
The music video for "Move Away" features Culture Club performing in various locations inside a theatre. Boy George is seen singing directly to the camera in multiple extravagant outfits.
Band's Hiatus
"Move Away" was the last hit single from Culture Club before they disbanded in 1986. They however made a comeback later.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have covered "Move Away," including house music duo Seventh Avenue, who featured their version on their 2001 album "The Best Of".
Critical Reception
Although the song was not universally praised upon release and has received varied reviews over time; its catchy tune, poignant lyrics and Boy George's soulful delivery are often lauded.
Inclusion in Compilations
"Move Away" has been included in multiple compilation albums like "At Worst... The Best of Boy George and Culture Club" and "Greatest Moments - VH1 Storytellers Live".

Discuss the Move Away Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Move Away Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/3251706/Culture+Club/Move+Away>.

    Missing lyrics by Culture Club?

    Know any other songs by Culture Club? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Move Away

    631.2K
    1,967     58

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1986

    Billboard #12


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    What are Golden Earring's 1973 and 1982 biggest hit singles?
    A Radar Love, Twilight Zone
    B Twilight Zone, When the Lady Smiles
    C Radar Love, When the Lady Smiles
    D Radar Love, Going to the Run

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Culture Club's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Culture Club tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Move Away

    »
    • Spiderman 3