<P> `` Do You Really Want to Hurt Me '' is a song written and recorded by the British new wave band Culture Club . Released as a single in September 1982 from the group 's platinum - selling debut album Kissing to Be Clever , it was the band 's first UK # 1 hit . In the United States , the single was released in November 1982 and also became a huge hit , reaching # 2 for three weeks . </P>
<P> `` Do You Really Want to Hurt Me '' is a song written and recorded by the British new wave band Culture Club . Released as a single in September 1982 from the group 's platinum - selling debut album Kissing to Be Clever , it was the band 's first UK # 1 hit . In the United States , the single was released in November 1982 and also became a huge hit , reaching # 2 for three weeks . </P>
who sings do u really want to hurt me
who sings do u really want to hurt me
British new wave band Culture Club
British new wave band Culture Club