Time (Clock Of The Heart) [Culture Club]
Boy George · At Worst...The Best Of Boy George And Culture Club [1993]
Don't put your head on my shoulder
Sink me in a river of tears
This could be the best place yet
But you must overcome your fears
Chorus:
In time it could have been so much more
The time is precious I know
In time it could have been so much more
The time has nothing to show
Because time won't give me time
And time makes lovers feel
Like they've got something real
But you and me we know
They've got nothing but time
And time won't give me time
Won't give me time
Don't make me feel any colder
Time is like a clock of my heart
Touch we touch was the heat too much
I felt I lost you from the start
Chorus (Repeat to end)
Sink me in a river of tears
This could be the best place yet
But you must overcome your fears
Chorus:
In time it could have been so much more
The time is precious I know
In time it could have been so much more
The time has nothing to show
Because time won't give me time
And time makes lovers feel
Like they've got something real
But you and me we know
They've got nothing but time
And time won't give me time
Won't give me time
Don't make me feel any colder
Time is like a clock of my heart
Touch we touch was the heat too much
I felt I lost you from the start
Chorus (Repeat to end)
Time (Clock Of The Heart)
Released by Culture Club on their 1987 album *Kissing To Be Clever*, this upbeat track became an anthem of the Britpop era and a staple of summer festivals. Written by Boy George and Ian Bryceson, the song blends new wave pop with a driving rhythm that defined the group's sound during their peak. Its infectious melody and positive message about the passage of time resonated globally, leading to widespread adoption in films, television, and commercials. The recording remains a definitive example of mid-80s synth-pop, showcasing the band's ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant music that transcended its original context to become a timeless cultural touchstone.