Crying Game
Boy George · Other Songs - Boy George
Boy George
I know all there is to know, about the crying game
I've had my share of the crying game
First there are kisses
Then there are sighs
And then before you know where you are, you're saying goodbye
One day soon, I'm gonna tell the moon, about the crying game
And if he knows, maybe he'll explain
Why there are heartaches (Heartaches)
Why there are tears (So sad)
And what to do, to stop feeling blue, when love disappears
First there are kisses (Kisses)
Then there are sighs (So sad)
And then before, you know where you are, you're saying goodbye
Don't want no more, of the crying game (Don't want no more)
Don't want no more, of the crying game (Don't want no more)
Don't want no more, of the crying game (Don't want no more)
Don't want no more, of the crying game
Aaahhh
Crying Game - Boy George
Released in 1987, "Crying Game" stands as a defining track from Boy George's solo career, marking a pivotal shift from his new wave roots to a more soulful, R&B-inflected sound. The recording features George's distinctive falsetto and emotive vocal delivery, characteristic of the era's pop balladry while incorporating elements of funk and soul that would later define his artistic identity. As a standalone single, the song exemplifies the vulnerability and theatricality that became central to his public persona, resonating with audiences seeking a blend of pop sensibility and raw emotional expression. It remains a staple of his discography, often cited as a key influence on subsequent acts in the alternative R&B and post-punk revival movements of the late 1980s and 1990s.