Waking Up with the House on Fire es un álbum de Culture Club, publicado en 1984 por Virgin. El disco incluye 14 canciones, entre ellas «Dangerous Man», «The War Song», «Unfortunate Thing» y «Crime Time».
Sobre el álbum
El álbum Waking Up with the House on Fire, de 1984, es el trabajo que tenía la increíblemente difícil tarea de dar continuidad a la pieza redonda que fue 'Colour by Numbers'. La banda se enfrentaba a unas expectativas estratosféricas, y el resultado es un disco que, aunque profesional y lleno de buenas canciones, no logró alcanzar la magia de su predecesor. Es el sonido de una banda que comienza a sentir las presiones del éxito masivo.
La producción del álbum es aún más pulida y orientada al pop comercial, buscando repetir la fórmula de los grandes éxitos. Culture Club incorpora una mayor presencia de coros y secciones de viento, creando un sonido grandilocuente y muy característico de mediados de los 80.
El álbum generó el exitoso sencillo "The War Song", un himno pop con un mensaje pacifista que fue criticado por su supuesta simplicidad. El disco también contiene baladas de calidad como "Mistake No. 3", pero en general, carece de la frescura y la inspiración de sus dos primeros trabajos.
Las tensiones internas en la banda, especialmente entre Boy George y el baterista Jon Moss, comenzaban a afectar el proceso creativo. 'Waking Up with the House on Fire' es un álbum competente y profesional, pero que marca el inicio del declive de la era dorada de Culture Club.
Listado de Canciones
- Dangerous Man4:13
Letra
He could word it out like a dangerous man How could you value his intentions? Martin had the devil just like anyone can He spoke words they were frightened to mention [Chorus:] Yesterday ain't gone We just pushed it aside Out in the jungle There ain't nowhere you can hide There's a different smile on your face today Though you wear it well there's a lot to say There's a different mood in the world tonight If we can do it good we can do it right John he washed it over with a confidence tan I know peace and love ain't prevention Brian in the closet with his master-plan Build them up its so sad they forget you [Chorus] [Repeat: x2] Are we not men, did you save us? Are we not men, did you try, did you try? We have been [Repeat: x3] We have been denied I could word it out like a dangerous man If they landed here we'd collect them Yellow, black or white here in the circus of man I don't know, I don't care, I forget you [Chorus] - The War Song4:14
Letra
War war is stupid and people are stupid And love means nothing in some strange quarters War war is stupid and people are stupid And I heard them banging on hearts and fingers War! People fill the world with narrow confidence Like a child at birth, a man with no defence What's mine's my own, I won't give it to you No matter what you say, no matter what you do Now we're fighting in our hearts Fighting in the streets Won't somebody help me? War war is stupid and people are stupid And love means nothing in some strange quarters War war is stupid and people are stupid And I heard them banging on hearts and fingers War! Man is far behind in the search of something new Like a Philistine, we're burning witches too This world of hate must be designed for you It matters what you say, it matters what you do Now we're fighting in our hearts Fighting in the streets Won't somebody help me? War war is stupid and people are stupid And love means nothing in some strange quarters War war is stupid and people are stupid And I heard them banging on hearts and fingers War! War! War! After the bird has flown He walked ten thousand miles back home You can't do that to me, no, you can't do that to me You can't do that to me, no, you can't do that to me War! In this heart of mine, I'll find a place for you For black or white, for grown-up children too Now we're fighting in our hearts Fighting in the streets Won't somebody help me? War war is stupid and people are stupid And love means nothing in some strange quarters War war is stupid and people are stupid And I heard them banging on hearts and fingers No more war say no more war say war Senso hant-ai Senso hant-ai Say no more war - Unfortunate Thing3:08
Letra
Breaking out of school Ain't really fooling no one I was sure I'd get my reward in time Backing on the street With the smell of sweet sensation Didn't want to be another dime Hidden in the pocket Of some unfortunate nation Didn't have no money, sure didn't have the time [Chorus:] Unfortunate thing, such an unfortunate thing Unfortunate thing, such an unfortunate thing But I fought with nothing But I fought with nothing Laughing at the rumor That you've been screwing someone Laugh better cry It could be your turn next time Brother what a lover beyond the fourth dimension He's got an ego That's bigger than yours and mine [Chorus] Don't call me Bwana Let it settle in your heart We move from children Into a business counterpart Your head was shaking as I walked into the room A spirit breaking That's why I feel this way Breaking out of school Ain't really fooling no one I was sure I'd get my reward in time Backing up a street With a smell of sweet sensation Didn't want to be another dime [Chorus] Unfortunate thing - Crime Time2:59
Letra
Death Cab for Cutie Sung it like a beauty Stepped out forgetting Danger has a duty Lonely night He wants to squeeze her tight They murder for a dollar No-one hears you holler Wrap up your baby Then you'll be a scholar [Chorus:] Love stops knocking Your heart stops rocking It's crime time Crime time Out on the mainland Hit him with a right hand Stepped on his ego Now he feels like a man Do it right It's a lonely fight Playing Fats Waller Lipstick on your collar Back in 1950 People had their honor [Chorus] They murder for a dollar No-one hears you holler Wrap up your baby Then you'll be a scholar [Chorus] - Mistake No. 34:34
Letra
You can't by stand all the people Stand them on their own They will fall to pieces So we watch them grow Into strange and pretty faces I don't know Clutching to my lipstick traces Watch them go Make mistake number three [Repeat: x3] It's strange how much it changes How they want to know How cynical are people That's where children go Dragged into a conversation They can't hold It's so bad But it prepares them for the mold Make mistake number three (repeat three times) Why is my love like an ocean run dry? Why is my love Such a struggle with life? You can"t by stand all the people Stand them on their own They will fall to pieces So we watch them grow Make mistake number three [Repeat: x3] Make mistake number three - The Dive3:47
Letra
When I wake up feeling victimized There is nothing That can stop my eyes From crying When you put the pressure Down on me Cause I don't quite fit You imagery I'm trying Baby I'm no superman [Chorus:] Eyes like a deep blue sea To dive in Love that you give to me We're surviving Surviving When love is gone I can't carry on When you know that love Is on my mind It's a perfect chance To be unkind You do it Being sly you take a chance On crime But the master has a new design On loving, living Out and in the enemy [Chorus] Eyes that open wide Do you do Love you give the child Do you do Why do you do that to me? When I wake up feeling victimized There is nothing That can stop my eyes From crying When you put the pressure Down on me Cause I don't quite fit Your imagery I'm trying I'm no superman [Chorus] - The Medal Song4:15
Letra
Sun go east, sun go west Sun go east, sun go west You used to say love and be loved all the time 'Til you discovered feelings were a failure sign When it rains, it rains so hard The tears begin to show Now it's raining in my heart I want the world to know Life will never be the same as it was again Life will never be the same as it was again Through my anger and my joy, my tears and pain Life will never be the same as it was again Beneath the sea of Hollywood where Frances used to reign They trade their deepest wishes for a part in someone's game Spirits die alone at night For life they cannot hold I would rather dance with you Than have a medal to show Life will never be the same as it was again Life will never be the same as it was again Through my anger and my joy, my tears and pain Life will never be the same as it was again Sun go east, sun go west Will I wear a medal again Sun go east, sun go west We can dance and bring on the rain Now I say love for love, not a space in time The strangest things can shatter kings and take away what's mine When it's raining in my heart I want the world to know I would rather dance with you Than have a medal to show Life will never be the same as it was again Life will never be the same as it was again Through my anger and my joy, my tears and pain Life will never be the same as it was again We are just everyday people, not a theatre company Everyone wants to join us, there's no fear in us you see It's me for you and you for me Sun go east, sun go west Will I wear a medal again Sun go east, sun go west We can dance and bring on the rain - Don't Talk About It3:17
- Mannequin2:53
Letra
He's the mannequin of your dreams You designed him Nothing will stand in your way A punch in the heart Won't tear him apart Neither will the things they say 'Cause he's a beggar, lover, believer You are just an innocent reader He's the mannequin of your dreams Step inside him Look at the world his way Laughter is loud From the fool in the crowd You'll crack his smile one day Every dream must follow where we go Don't let them shatter your ego Mannequin, lover mannequin, lover mannequin [Repeat: x2] I gave you every bit of my time You lied and you committed a crime To present my feelings With shallow meanings How could you tear me apart? He's the mannequin of your dreams You denied him Laughter and political sway People are sweet But the primitive beat Is always getting in my way I can give you nothing but me though It isn't what you want to see [Repeat: x3] Oh Mannequin, lover mannequin My lover mannequin, whoa - Hello Goodbye
Letra
Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Goodbye The rhythm of the jungle A temperamental beast Makes the mountain tremble Brings giants to their knees If I ask you to stay You might leave anyway But the situation´s fallen from my hands Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Goodbye I feel exasperation Get down on your knees I called the operator But this is where I freeze I said hello I said hello I said hello I´ve got to go Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Goodbye Do you love me? Do you love me? No Do you love me? Do you love me? No I´ve got to go Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Hello hello goodbye Goodbye - La Cancion De Guerra
- Love Is Love
Letra
You don't have to touch it to know Love is everywhere you go You don't have to touch it to feel Love is every second we steal Love is love is nothing without you Love is love is everything you do Open up your eyes And you will see Love is love is everything to me You don't have to touch it to be Wrapped up in emotion like me Everyone must feel how I do, yeah Love is just to be close to you Love is love is nothing without you Love is love is everything you do Open up your eyes And you will see Love is love is everything to me And you know that love is love It's written in black and blue And everything you say Must bring her closer, closer to you Ba-ba, ba-ba, ba-ba You don't have to touch it to know Love is everywhere you go You don't have to touch it to feel Love is every second we steal Love is love is nothing without you Love is love is everything you do Open up your eyes And you will see Love is love is everything to me Love is love is nothing without you Love is love is everything you do - The Dream
Letra
Like Alice in Wonderland The dream takes you by the hand Inside emotions that you might not feel If by some notion the dream was not real The dream, the dream, the dream Watching the colors as they run Figures you mold like the sun Lovers can dream, devils can dream You may be nowhere until you have seen The dream, the dream, the dream whoa Oh what have I done? Close my eyes and I dream of some world It could be magic, it could be tragic Hee, dream The dream, the dream, the dream whoa - Don't Go Down That Street