Lyrics like "You're my lover, not my rival" were inspired by Boy George's hidden and often difficult relationship with the band's drummer, Jon Moss. Music Video Storyline
Directed by Peter Sinclair, the video is a period piece set in . Culture Club - Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video)
A multiracial crowd in late 19th-century attire waits for a riverboat. A pickpocket (often referred to as "Mr. Mustache") is seen stealing jewelry from unsuspecting victims in the crowd. Lyrics like "You're my lover, not my rival"
The group boards a boat named "The Chameleon." Inside, the pickpocket is caught cheating at a poker game after dealing himself a royal flush. Lyrics like "You're my lover
The thief is confronted, forced to return the stolen goods, and made to "walk the plank" into the river.