Hatesville
Boyd Rice Lyrics
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It's easy to get to
But you can't go by train, a plane, a car
You need a ticket to get there
And you're listening to that ticket, this very minute
A one way ticket, first class
See, Hatesville exists partly between the heart and the mind
And we're here to point the way
Why?
Because hate is groovy
Because it's fun
And it's necessary
And it lives inside you every second, every day
And know what?
You need hate
And we need to let you hate
Because we're your friends
And we want to see you happy and healthy
And just a little bit angry
So don't hold back and hesitate
Sit back, smile, relax and hate
Everyone needs a scapegoat
Everyone needs a whipping-boy
When you find someone to hate
It fills your heart with joy
Boyd Rice's song Hatesville is an ode to hatred that is arguably the most controversial work he has ever produced. The lyrics are dark and ominous, yet at the same time embrace a sense of humour that is immediately apparent as the song kicks off. In the first verse, Rice tells us that Hatesville is a place that doesn't exist on any maps, yet it is easy to get to. To get there, you need a one-way ticket, first class, and you're listening to that ticket this very minute. The ticket Rice is referring to is the song itself, and he is essentially inviting you to join him in embracing hate as a way of life.
According to Rice, Hatesville exists partly between the heart and the mind. It is a sad place in the soul where hate dwells, and he sees himself and his fellow travellers as guides to this place. He tells us that hate is groovy because it's fun and necessary, and it lives inside you every second, every day. Rice argues that everyone needs a whipping-boy and a scapegoat because it fills the heart with joy to hate. The song is a dark call to arms, an invitation to embrace the darkness within and acknowledge the importance of hate as a fundamental part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't find Hatesville on any maps
Hatesville is not a physical place but rather, a state of mind.
It's easy to get to
Hate is a readily available emotion, easy to access.
But you can't go by train, a plane, a car
There is no physical means to reach Hatesville since it's a state of mind.
You need a ticket to get there
One needs to embrace hate to reach Hatesville.
And you're listening to that ticket, this very minute
The urge to hate is present within the individual at the moment.
A one way ticket, first class
Hatred is a one-way street, yet it is the way to the so-called first-class experience in Hatesville.
See, Hatesville exists partly between the heart and the mind
Hatesville originates from the inner self, which involves both emotion and thought.
The sad place in the soul where hate dwells
Hatesville is a miserable and sorrowful place where the emotion of hate dwells.
And we're here to point the way
The song aims to direct listeners towards the path that leads to Hatesville.
Because hate is groovy
The song glamorizes hate by suggesting that it is cool and stylish.
Because it's fun
The song also suggests that hate is entertaining.
And it's necessary
According to the song, hate is a necessary emotion to experience in life.
And it lives inside you every second, every day
The song claims that everyone has hate in them all the time.
And know what?
The song is indicating that there is something important that the listener must be aware of next.
You need hate
People need to experience hate according to the song.
And we need to let you hate
The song encourages the listeners to embrace their hate.
Because we're your friends
The song suggests that the encouragement to hate comes from a place of friendship and caring.
And we want to see you happy and healthy
The song claims that one needs to embrace hate to be happy and healthy.
And just a little bit angry
The song is advocating for listeners to be angry to some extent.
So don't hold back and hesitate
The song is requesting listeners not to hold themselves back from experiencing hate.
Sit back, smile, relax and hate
The song is suggesting listeners to feel comfortable and at ease while experiencing hate.
Everyone needs a scapegoat
The song is suggesting that everyone requires someone to blame or find fault in to help them find hate.
Everyone needs a whipping-boy
According to the song, everyone needs a target to vent their frustrations and dislikes, i.e. a whipping boy.
When you find someone to hate
The song assumes the listener will find someone or something to hate eventually.
It fills your heart with joy
According to the song, hate can be a fulfilling and satisfying emotion.
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