Overview
- Boy George posted the reggae single “We Will Dance Again” to X and Instagram on July 26, using lyrics that open “You say genocide, I say war” to dispute international findings about Israel’s campaign in Gaza.
- The song invokes the Oct. 7 Nova/Supernova music‑festival massacre, repeats the resilience slogan “We will dance again,” and includes a chorus line that declares “I stand with the Jews” while calling out musicians who back Palestine.
- George has said the track was created with AI and it was released only on his social accounts rather than on mainstream streaming platforms.
- The release prompted a sharp split in response with pro‑Israel commentators and survivors thanking him and pro‑Palestine activists and several musicians condemning the lyrics as denialist and inflammatory.
- The single builds on Boy George’s recent pro‑Israel stance, including a 2024 open letter and a 2026 Eurovision appearance, and is likely to intensify debates over artist activism, cultural boycotts and the use of AI in political music.