Victims
Boy George · Other Songs - Boy George
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
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
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 the so well
Victims - Boy George
Released in 1987, 'Victims' stands as a defining track within the post-punk revival era that propelled Boy George to global stardom. The song exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of electronic textures and raw vocal delivery, capturing the anxieties of youth culture during the late 1980s. As a centerpiece of his solo discography, the recording showcases George's distinctive falsetto and lyrical focus on societal judgment and personal vulnerability. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's ability to transcend its specific time period, remaining a staple in the canon of New Romantic music and influencing countless subsequent artists who adopted the genre's theatrical and emotive approach to songwriting.