Victims
Culture Club
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The victims we know so well They shine in your eyes When they kiss and tell Strange places we never see But you're always there Like a ghost in my dream And I keep on telling you Please don't do the things you do When you do those things Pull my puppet strings I have the strangest void for you We love and we never tell What places our hearts in the wishing well Love leads us into the stream And it's sink or swim Like it's always been And I keep on loving you It's the only thing to do When the angel sings There are greater things Can I give them all to you Oh, hmm Pull the strings of emotion Take a ride into unknown pleasure Feel like a child on a dark night Wishing there was some kind of heaven I could be warm with you smiling Hold out your hand for a while The victims we know them so well So well Ah, ah Ah, ah The victims we know so well They shine in your eyes when they kiss and tell Strange places we never see But you're always there like a ghost in my dream And I keep on telling you Please don't do the things you do When you do those things, pull my puppet strings I have the strangest void for you Show my heart some devotion Push aside those that whisper never Feel like a child on a dark night Wishing we could spend it together I could be warm with you smiling Hold out your hand for a while The victims we know them so well, so well Ooh
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Written by: GEORGE O'DOWD, RENE LANGROCK
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Victims" is a song by the British band Culture Club. It is written by the band members and appeared on their album "Colour by Numbers."
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Album SuccessThe song is part of Culture Club's second album, "Colour By Numbers," which was a major commercial success. The album was certified quadruple platinum in the UK and triple platinum in the US.
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Chart PerformanceWhen released in 1983, "Victims" was a chart hit, reaching the number 3 position on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their most successful songs.
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Unique StyleAlong with many other Culture Club songs, "Victims" is notable for its blend of pop with elements of soul, reggae, and other genres. This mix of styles helped make the band stand out in the 1980s music scene.
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Emotional SongThe song is often regarded as one of Culture Club's most emotional songs, dealing with themes of love and loss.
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Band MembersCulture Club comprises Boy George (lead vocals), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards), Mikey Craig (bass guitar) and Jon Moss (drums and percussion). Their diverse backgrounds shaped their unique sound.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Victims" exemplifies the dramatic, high-concept videos of the 1980s. Boy George is seen singing in dramatic settings, including a stately mansion and a snowy landscape.
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Live Performances"Victims" is frequently part of Culture Club's setlist during concerts, with Boy George often dedicating it to the members of the audience who have experienced heartbreak.
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Notable UseThe song has been featured in various popular media over time, including in the 1999 British film "Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?"
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Commercial SuccessDespite not being released as a single in the U.S., "Victims" saw considerable commercial success in other parts of the world.
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Prominent InstrumentationThe song features a prominent string section arranged by Anne Dudley, adding an orchestral feel to the track.
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Distinctive LyricsThe song's lyrics have often been analysed for their poignant and emotional content, with lines like "The victims we know them so well" resonating strongly with listeners.
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