Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
Culture Club
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Give me time to realize my crime Let me love and steal I have danced inside your eyes How can I be real Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Precious kisses words that burn me Lovers never ask you why In my heart the fire is burning Choose my color find a star Precious people always tell me That's a step a step too far Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Words are few I have spoken I could waste a thousand years Wrapped in sorrow, words are token Come inside and catch my tears You've been talking but believe me If it's true you do not know This boy loves without a reason I'm prepared to let you go If it's love you want from me Then take it away Everything's not what you see it's over again Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry Do you really want to hurt me Do you really want to make me cry
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Written by: Michael Emile Craig, Roy Ernest Hay, Jonathan Aubrey Moss, George Alan O'Dowd
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" is a song by British band Culture Club, released in 1982. The song was a global hit, becoming number one in numerous countries including the UK.
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Band BackgroundCulture Club, the band behind the iconic song, was led by the charismatic and openly gay singer Boy George, known for his eccentric fashion and captivating voice.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThis song is supposedly a reflection of Boy George's former relationship with Culture Club drummer, Jon Moss. In various interviews, the singer confessed that the lyrics reflect his vulnerability over their romantic relationship.
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Impact on Band’s CareerThe single was the band's breakthrough in the U.S, establishing them as a household name. Prior to this, the band had not enjoyed such widespread recognition.
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Chart Performance"Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" topped the chart in over a dozen countries including the UK and Canada. It also secured the 2nd position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was inspired by the groundbreaking BBC TV play "On Trial". The theme of the video is the trial of Boy George in the court of public opinion.
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Song Cover VersionsThis song has been covered several times by various notable artists like Karen Souza, Violent Femmes, and Diana King.
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Remarkable AchievementIn an interesting fact, it managed to beat classics like "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor and “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth to the top of the UK charts.
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Accolades"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" earned Culture Club the Best British Single award at the 1983 Brit Awards.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is a classic of the 80s and it has endured for decades. It is often associated with the signature sound of the "new wave" musical era and continues to be a staple on 80s-themed radio stations and playlists.
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