Victims [Culture Club]
Boy George · At Worst...The Best Of Boy George And Culture Club [1993]
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
Released by Boy George and Culture Club in 1987, 'Victims' stands as a defining anthem of the New Romantic movement. The track blends synth-pop production with George's distinctive vocal style, creating a sound that was both commercially potent and critically acclaimed. As a key component of the band's discography, the song captures the era's fascination with theatricality and emotional vulnerability. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's significant influence on 1980s pop music, establishing a template for the genre that continues to resonate with listeners decades later. The recording remains a staple of Culture Club's catalog, representing the height of their artistic and commercial success during the mid-1980s.