Time
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 [Chorus:] Oh, 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 we've got Nothin' 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 we, touch was the Heat too much I felt I Lost you from the start [Chorus: x2]
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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
Origin"Time (Clock of The Heart)" is a song by the British new wave band Culture Club, released as a standalone single in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a major commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's one of the band's most commercially successful songs.
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Music Awards and RecognitionThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal by Group or Duo in 1984. Additionally, it was named Best British Single at the 1983 Brit Awards.
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SongwritersThis song was co-written by four members of the band - Boy George (lead vocalist), Roy Hay (guitarist and keyboardist), Mikey Craig (bass guitarist) and Jon Moss (drummer).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Time (Clock of The Heart)" was notably innovative for its use of color and motion graphics. It was directed by Julien Temple, a famous British film, documentary, and music video director.
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Re-releaseIt was re-released in 1983 in the U.S. and in 1987 in Japan following the band’s newfound fame.
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Non-Album SingleUnusually, this song was not included in the original release of the band's debut album "Kissing to Be Clever". However, it was included in later pressings of the record.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists, attesting to its enduring popularity. One of the more notable covers was by American-born singer-songwriter and record producer, Rob Thomas.
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Unique SoundThe song is noted for its unique sound, blending elements of reggae, pop, and soul. It was different from the usual synth-pop of the early 80s and hence stood out.
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Legacy"Time (Clock of The Heart)" is generally considered one of Culture Club’s best songs. In 2012, the song was listed at No. 22 on the NME's 100 Best Songs Of The 1980s.
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