Karma Chameleon
Culture Club
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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?
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Written by: CULTURE CLUB, PHILIP STUART PICKETT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Year of Release"Karma Chameleon" was released in the year 1983, appearing on Culture Club's album "Colour By Numbers."
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Chart-ToppersThe song was a chart-topper in 16 countries, including the U.K. and the U.S., making it one of their most successful releases.
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Grammy Award"Karma Chameleon" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal in 1984.
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Lyrics' InterpretationThe song's lyrics are about the fluidity of love and relationships, emphasizing the importance of honesty and open communication.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Karma Chameleon" was set in the 1870s Mississippi riverboats era and was filmed at Desborough Island in Weybridge during the summer of 1983.
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Number One TrackThis song was Culture Club's biggest hit, reaching number one on Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and remaining there for three weeks.
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Band DisputeThere was a dispute among band members about whether to include the song on "Colour By Numbers" due to its stylistic difference from the rest of the album.
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Song TitleThe song was originally to be called "Cameo Chameleon"; the title was switched to Karma Chameleon, a play on the words cameo and karma.
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Sales Milestone"Karma Chameleon" sold over 5 million copies globally, making it one of the biggest-selling singles of the 1980s.
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Promotion in AustraliaThe song was used by the Australian supermarket chain Coles in a 2012 advertising campaign.
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Funko RepresentationA pop culture collectible company, Funko, released a figure of lead singer Boy George in 2018, featuring him in the colorful costume he wore in the "Karma Chameleon" video.
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Banned in ChinaIn 2011, China's Ministry of Culture blacklisted "Karma Chameleon," citing it as unhealthy and negative towards the state.
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Iconic ImageBoy George's look in the "Karma Chameleon" music video – with long braids, a bowler hat, and colorful face paint – became an iconic image for 1980s pop culture.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been extensively covered by artists worldwide, showing enduring popularity. These covers have spanned genres from pop to rock, jazz, and even punk.
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Popular in Karaoke"Karma Chameleon" is frequently chosen in karaoke venues due to its catchy tune and iconic status.
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