Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' released?

   'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' was released as a single in September 1982 in the UK and in November 1982 in the United States.

2. What album is 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' from?

   The song is from Culture Club's debut album, 'Kissing to Be Clever,' which was also released in 1982.

3. How did 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' perform on the charts?

   'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' became a major hit, reaching No.1 in the UK and several other countries. In the US, it peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks.

4. Who wrote 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'?

   'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' was written by all four members of Culture Club: Boy George (George O'Dowd), Jon Moss, Mikey Craig, and Roy Hay.

5. Was there any controversy surrounding the music video for 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'?

   Yes, the original music video featured jurors dressed in blackface, which caused controversy, especially in America where blackface is considered racist. The version shown on MTV USA edited out these scenes.

6. Why didn't Boy George want 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' released as a single initially?

   Boy George felt that the song was too personal and not representative of their club music style. He even threatened to leave if it was released but later admitted he was wrong after its massive success.