The War Song
Culture Club
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War war is stupid And people are stupid And love means nothing In some strange quarters War war is stupid And people are stupid And I heard them banging On hearts and fingers People fill the world With narrow confidence Like a child at birth A man with no defense What's mine is my own I won't give it to you No matter what you say No matter what you do Now we're fighting In our hearts Fighting in the street Won't somebody help me? War war is stupid And people are stupid And love means nothing In some strange quarters War war is stupid And people are stupid And I heard them banging On hearts and fingers Man is far behind In the search for something new Like a Philistine We're burning witches too This world of fate Must be designed for you It matters what you say It matters what you do Now we're fighting In our hearts Fighting in the street Won't somebody help me? War war is stupid And people are stupid And love means nothing In some strange quarters War war is stupid And people are stupid And I heard them banging On hearts and fingers After the bird has flown He walked ten thousand Miles back home You can't do that to me, no You can't do that to me You can't do that to me, no You can't do that to me In this heart of mine I find a place for you For black or white For all the children, too Now we're fighting In our hearts Fighting in the street Won't somebody help me? War war is stupid And people are stupid And love means nothing In some strange quarters War war is stupid And people are stupid And I heard them banging On hearts and fingers
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Written by: George O'Dowd, Jonathan Moss, Michael Craig, Roy Ernest Hay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"The War Song" is a 1984 single by British band Culture Club. It was featured in their album "Waking Up with the House on Fire."
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Chart PerformanceIt reached #2 in the UK singles charts. Despite being less successful in the US where it reached only #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, it topped the charts in many other countries.
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Primary MessageThe song is a protest against war, with lyrics like "War, war is stupid, and people are stupid". It signals Culture Club's attempt at creating politically aware music, different from their previous romantic and light-hearted releases.
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Music VideoThe music video involves the band members, including lead singer Boy George, dressed as war victims and soldiers, highlighting the suffering caused by wars.
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CritiquesUpon its release, the song was widely criticized for its simplistic and trivialized depiction of war. Despite this, it has been recognized as a memorable 80's anti-war song.
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Band Vocalist 'Boy George'Notably, the song was written by Boy George who's known for his soulful voice and androgynous style. His unique image played a major role in the popularity of Culture Club.
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Popularity in Australia"The War Song" was highly popular in Australia, where it reached #1 on the country's Singles Chart.
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Lyric ControversyThe song's lyrics were considered controversial by many, leading to debates about whether pop music could or should be used to make serious political statements.
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Later ReleasesDespite the mixed reception, the song was included in numerous later compilations of Culture Club's work, indicating its lasting impact on the band's image.
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Live PerformancesCulture Club often performs "The War Song" on their reunion tours, showing its continued relevance and popularity among fans.
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