About The Song
“Karma Chameleon” is a pop song by the British new wave band Culture Club. Released in 1983, the song became one of Culture Club’s biggest hits and a defining track of the 1980s. Here are some details about the song:
Title: Karma Chameleon
Artist: Culture Club
Release Date: September 1983
Album: Colour by Numbers
Label: Virgin Records
Writers: Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, Jon Moss
Producer: Steve Levine
Genre: New Wave, Pop
Background: “Karma Chameleon” was written by the members of Culture Club—Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and Jon Moss. The song’s lyrics explore themes of love, identity, and the consequences of deceit. It is one of Culture Club’s most commercially successful and recognizable songs.
Musical Style: The song features a distinctive reggae-influenced melody with a catchy chorus. Culture Club’s eclectic style is evident in the incorporation of various musical elements, including reggae, pop, and new wave. Boy George’s unique vocal delivery adds to the song’s charm.
Chart Performance: “Karma Chameleon” was a chart-topping success in multiple countries. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and the UK Singles Chart, among other international charts. Its commercial success contributed to the widespread popularity of Culture Club during the 1980s.
Legacy: The song has endured as one of Culture Club’s signature tracks and is often cited as an iconic representation of 1980s pop music. Its catchy melody and memorable chorus have contributed to its lasting appeal.
Cultural Impact: “Karma Chameleon” has been featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials over the years. Its colorful and visually distinctive music video, featuring Boy George in various elaborate outfits, became an iconic part of 1980s pop culture.
Awards: “Karma Chameleon” received several award nominations and accolades. It earned Culture Club a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1984, and the song itself remains one of the band’s most celebrated achievements.
Trivia: The chameleon in the song’s title and lyrics is often interpreted as a metaphor for someone who changes their appearance and personality to fit in with different social situations.
“Karma Chameleon” stands as a testament to Culture Club’s ability to blend genres and create infectious pop music. Its success marked a high point in the band’s career, and the song’s enduring popularity continues to make it a favorite among fans of 1980s music.
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Lyrics
“Karma Chameleon”
There’s a loving in your eyes all the way
If I listened 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
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
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
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
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