Time (Clock of the Heart)
Culture Club
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Don't put your head on my shoulder Sink me in a river of tears This could be the best place yet But you must overcome your fears Ooh in time it could have been so much more The time is precious I know In time it could have been so much more The time has nothing to show because Time won't give me time and Time makes lovers feel like they've got something real But you and me we know they've got nothing but time And time won't give me time, won't give me time (time, time, time) Don't make me feel any colder Time is like a clock in my heart Touch me touch was the key too much I felt I lost you from the start Ooh in time it could have been so much more The time is precious I know In time it could have been so much more The time has nothing to show because Time won't give me time and Time makes lovers feel like they've got something real But you and me we know they've got nothing but time And time won't give me time, won't give me time (time, time, time) Ooh in time it could have been so much more The time is precious I know In time it could have been so much more The time has nothing to show because Time won't give me time and Time makes lovers feel like they've got something real But you and me we know they've got nothing but time And you know time won't give me time And time makes lovers feel like they've got something real But you and me we know they've got nothing but time And you know time won't give me time And time makes lovers feel like they've got something real
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Written by: George O'Dowd, Jonathan Moss, Michael Craig, Roy Ernest Hay
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Time (Clock of the Heart)" is a song by the British new wave band Culture Club. It was released as a standalone single in most of the world and included on the North American version of their highly successful debut album "Kissing to be Clever."
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Rank and PopularityThe song peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, making it one of Culture Club's biggest hits.
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Notable Recognition"Time (Clock of the Heart)" was listed at number 22 in the list of "Top 100 singles of 1982" in the Billboard Year-End chart.
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Artistic ApproachThe lyrics of the song are a contemplative look at love and life, with frontman Boy George's soulful, introspective performance set against a rhythmically upbeat pop track.
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GenreThe song’s unique blend of reggae, pop, and soul elements became indicative of Culture Club’s unconventional style and their penchant for genre-bending.
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Legacy"Time (Clock of the Heart)" is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, further cementing Culture Club's influence on popular music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Time (Clock of the Heart)" was shot inside the iconic Sam West Studio and featured Boy George's androgynous image which became synonymous to Culture Club’s brand.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of "Time (Clock of the Heart)" opting for different genres, displaying the song's universal appeal and adaptability.
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1982 MilestoneThe song, along with the band's first single "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," made Culture Club the first band since the Beatles to have two Top 10 hits in America from a debut album.
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Re-ReleaseTo mark the 40th anniversary of the release of "Time (Clock of the Heart)," the song was re-released as a limited edition, coloured vinyl 7" single in 2022.
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