Gorgeous George sings his new gospel-inflected song to the camera in extreme close-up wearing a series of colorful Jamiroquai hats and his signature smokey eye makeup. As the song builds to its climax, though, he appears bare-faced (well, barefaced for George #nomakeupmakeup) with tears streaming down his face. It’s quite a shock to see our Boy, usually so strong and in control, looking positively vulnerable.

In a statement, George says of the song,

“John Lennon said ‘Life’ is what happens while you are busy doing other things, but sometimes you have to stop and look with sadness and pride at what you have done and created in your own life and value the rich complexity of it!”

“As the lyricist of ‘Life’ I wanted to express something truthful, honest and bare while carrying an uplifting message of hope,” adds Boy.  “It’s my story but it’s a story so many people will resonate with.”

He continues: “A story of recovery, transformation and the start of a brand-new journey which has already brought Culture Club well-deserved accolades. It’s a song about second chances and new beginnings, enlightenment, spiritual growth and personal redemption.”

Fabulous. Watch below.