Boy George's pro-Israeli song sparks controversy
Boy George released a new pro-Israeli song, "We Will Dance Again", sparking a storm online. The song references the October 7 massacre and the war in Gaza, drawing angry reactions alongside support from Israel and Jewish organizations.
Boy George released a new pro-Israeli song titled "We Will Dance Again" on social media, sparking a global storm. The song directly references the October 7 massacre and the war in Gaza, opening with the line "You say genocide, I say war" – a phrase that drew harsh criticism from users who claim it dismisses Palestinian suffering. Critics called the song "disgusting Zionist propaganda" and said George "sold his soul." On the other hand, Stop the Hate UK thanked him for his support of the Jewish community, and the Nova festival account responded with "We will dance again." The song, set to a reggae beat, attacks musicians and activists who, in his view, ignore the October 7 events, accusing them of "selective memory." The chorus is based on the slogan "We will dance again" associated with Nova survivors. The song does not appear in the artist's official catalog, and some speculate it was created with AI due to a translation error in the line "genocide." George himself has not yet responded to the attack. He previously clarified that his support for Israel does not mean agreement with every government action, and that he has compassion for Palestinians as well. The song is the most explicit expression of his ongoing support for Israel, against the backdrop of his participation in Eurovision as San Marino's representative and his clashes with pro-Palestinian voices like Roger Waters.