Lions Roar
Boy George · Other Songs - Boy George
You're nasty!)
Everyone said you are the don
Respected, rejected, down trodden and stunned
Hold up your head like the innocent one
Threaten my life, tell me my time will come
Babylon boy, with the honey and gold
Robbing the black men, stories of old
Why tell the truth, I cannot be
I am the light that you never see
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar Gimme truth and understanding
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
The voice in your head said that I am a thief
You stand on the land and lie through your teeth
Babylon boy, with the honey and gold
Robbing the black men, stories of old
Why tell them truth, I cannot be
I am the light that you never see
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Gimme truth and understanding
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Gimme truth and understanding
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
(In their truth and understanding)
(You're nasty!)
I know you want to see me dead...
I know you want to see me dead...
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Gimme truth and understanding
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Gimme truth and understanding
Oh, nothing more than the lion's roar
Lions Roar
Boy George's 1987 single Lions Roar stands as a defining track of the New Romantic movement, blending theatrical pop with a driving, rhythmic energy that captivated audiences worldwide. Released during the height of his solo career, the song features his signature falsetto and dramatic vocal delivery, characteristic of the era's emphasis on flamboyance and emotional intensity. While often associated with the album Sold, the track's enduring popularity highlights George's ability to craft anthemic pop songs that transcended their original release. The recording exemplifies the genre's fusion of electronic instrumentation with soulful vocals, influencing countless artists who followed in the late eighties and early nineties. Its status as a cultural touchstone reflects the broader impact of Boy George's work on shaping the sound of modern pop music.