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Danny Is A Hate Preacher

by KILL, THE ICON!

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At what age does nature supersede nurture?

Are we destined to hate?

'Danny Is A Hate Preacher' speaks to the generational nature of trauma, hatred and racism.

The accompanying music video is a pastiche of clips from American History X, the film that proved a template for the song.

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Danny Is A Hate Preacher

Danny was just seven when he went to his first rally
Surrounded by skinheads in bomber jackets,
They watched Birth of a Nation and pledged allegiance to the flag,
Danny felt so proud as he looked up at his dad!

Saying: "Danny you're a young man; you've got to be strong!"
"Danny you're a young man! One day you'll fool them all!"

Danny was born into a world of hate,
His father said he was a big mistake.
His mother never showed him kindness,
So Danny confused love with violence

Saying: "Danny you're a young man; you've got to be strong!"
"Danny, you're a young man! One day you'll fool them!"

His father was a hate preacher,
Hate, hate! Hate, hate!
His father was a hate preacher,
Hate, hate! Hate, hate!

Danny used to stare into space,
Close his eyes, and dissociate,
Until one day he witnessed his father's white power,
And Danny was handing out leaflets within the hour

He asked his father for advice,
He said: "Tell them The Big Lie!"
When a preacher gives his word to you,
He's not to be trusted!

Nature! Nurture!
It's not in our nature to nurture!
Nature! Nurture!
It's not in our nature to nurture!

His father was a hate preacher,
Hate, hate! Hate, hate!
His father was a hate preacher,
And so was his dad, and his dad, and his dad, too!

His father was a hate preacher,
Hate, hate!

They promise everything, and give nothing
They hate everyone, and love themselves
They promise everything, and give nothing
They hate everyone, and love themselves!

Now Danny is a hate preacher,
Hate hate, hate hate!
Now Danny is a hate preacher
Don't try to humanize him, he wouldn't do the same for you!
Now Danny is a hate preacher,
I saw it on a documentary on BBC Two
Now Danny is a hate preacher,
Hate! Hate!

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released June 2, 2023
KILL, THE ICON!

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KILL, THE ICON! London, UK

KILL, THE ICON! are a synth-punk band who wield a dagger at the underbelly of the establishment.

Based in London, KILL, THE ICON! have gained traction with their signature blend of synth and fuzz, backed up by their trademark duo of ferocious drummers.

As played on John Kennedy (Radio X), Michael Bradley (BBC), Charlie Ashcroft (Amazing Radio).
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