Boy George has shared a new pro-Israel reggae song titled ‘We Will Dance Again’. The Culture Club frontman posted the track on X and Instagram on July 26, accompanied by the Hebrew title ‘עוד נרקוד’ and a message of “Shalom.” The pop-reggae track, which serves as a commentary on the ongoing conflict, does not currently appear to be available on traditional streaming platforms.
The song’s opening lyrics, “You say genocide, I say war,” directly reject the characterization of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide. Instead, the artist frames the conflict as a response to the Hamas-led attack on the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, an event that resulted in the deaths of 344 civilians and 34 security personnel, alongside the abduction of 44 hostages.
Beyond the opening statement, Boy George uses the composition to address fellow musicians who have publicly expressed support for Palestine. He sings, “You condemn the Jews, with selective memory / Musicians holding flags, mouthing like sheep / Propaganda fuelled by the Internet feels so weak.” The title, ‘We Will Dance Again,’ references a phrase used by Israelis as a symbol of resilience following the October 7 tragedy, which was also the subject of a 2024 documentary.
The release comes amid significant international scrutiny regarding the conflict. While a United Nations Commission and Amnesty International have concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, the Israeli government has consistently denied these allegations, maintaining that its military actions are a necessary act of self-defense. Israel has dismissed the UN findings as “distorted and false.”
This is not the first time the singer has voiced his stance on the matter. In May, he participated in an anti-Semitism march in London, where he expressed solidarity with Jewish communities. Furthermore, in 2024, he joined other high-profile figures, including Sharon Osbourne, Gene Simmons, and Scooter Braun, in signing an open letter advocating for Israel’s continued inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, despite calls for a boycott from various artists and cultural workers.
As he continues his musical career, including the upcoming ‘The Singles’ UK arena tour with ABC and Haircut 100 this December, Boy George remains vocal about his political and social perspectives.