Karma Chameleon [Culture Club]

Boy George · At Worst...The Best Of Boy George And Culture Club [1993]

Theres the loving in your eyes

All the way

If I listen to your lies would you say

I'm a man without conviction

I'm a man who doesn't know

How to sell a contradiction

You come and go

You come and go



Karma Karma Karma Karma

Karma Chameleon

You come and go

You come and go

Loving would be easy

If your colors were like my dream

Red, gold and green

Red, gold and green



Didn't hear your wicked words

Every day

And you used to be so sweet

I heard you say

That my love was an addiction

When we cling

Our love is strong

When you go

You're gone forever

You string along

You string along



Karma Karma Karma Karma

Karma Chameleon

You come and go

You come and go

Loving would be easy

If your colors were like my dream

Red, gold and green

Red, gold and green



Every day is like survival

You're my lover

Not my rival

Every day is like survival

You're my lover

Not my rival



I'm a man without conviction

I'm a man who doesn't know

How to sell a contradiction

You come and go

You come and go

*Chorus

Karma Chameleon

Released by Culture Club in 1983, "Karma Chameleon" stands as a defining anthem of the new wave and synth-pop era. The track features Boy George's distinctive falsetto vocals layered over a driving, repetitive synth line that became an instant global hit. Its catchy melody and themes of moral ambiguity resonated with audiences worldwide, cementing the band's status as pioneers of the genre. The song's enduring popularity has made it a staple in dance floors and media for decades, showcasing the group's ability to blend pop sensibilities with a distinct, theatrical sound that influenced countless artists who followed.