1. A rock and roll group based… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands with this name:
1. A rock and roll group based in New York City, USA. The group was formed (as Rainbow) in 1970, and its most notable early members were bassist Gene Klein (later Gene Simmons) and rhythm guitarist Stanley Eisen (later Paul Stanley). In 1971 the band changed their name to Wicked Lester, and in the fall of that year they recorded an album for Epic Records, which was never released. Simmons and Stanley, feeling that the group lacked a unifying musical vision, began forming a second version of the band in late 1972. This second version, with an emphasis on more straightforward rock and roll plus theatrics, became Kiss in early 1973. The unreleased songs surfaced as a bootleg [ album artist=Wicked Lester]The Original Wicked Lester Sessions.
2. Rock group from Cleveland, Ohio that released only one single, "Here comes my girlfriend" (1981). Recently repackaged and re-released by Numero Group.
3. An American power metal band from Canton, Ohio. Their one and only release was 1998's "Better Off Dead".
Hate
Wicked Lester Lyrics
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From Boise, Idaho
Direct from the Paramount Theatre...
12 year old, little Billy Nagroc)
Hate is what I am
'Cause underneath this heart
There beats the heart of man
You'll wear your crown
When you're lyin' six feet underground
Dont'cha think it's odd
Man was created in the image of God
All you martyrs and saviors
Go through the same door
Listen all you butchers, saints and sinners
We've all been here before
Yes, Hate is what I am
'Cause underneath this heart
There beats the heart of man
So you're lookin' for a savior
But I'm here to tell ya, you gotta save yourself
Lead a lamb to slaughter
All you ever did was follow orders
All you martyrs and saviors
Go through the same door
Listen all you butchers, saints and sinners
We've all been here before
All you martyrs and saviors
Go through the same door
Hey listen all you butchers, saints and sinners
We've all been here before
Hate
Hate
Yes, Hate is what I am
'Cause underneath this heart
There beats the heart of man
Man
Man
The song "Hate" by Wicked Lester seems to touch on the duality of human nature. The lyrics suggest that hate is a part of who we are as humans, despite our desire to be good and seek salvation. The opening lines introduce a young boy from Boise, Idaho, who serves as a sort of symbol for the innocent perspective on the world that we may lose as we grow older and become more aware of its flaws. The song seems to question the idea that man was created in the image of God, as it suggests that hate is an integral part of humanity.
The lyrics go on to reject the idea of blindly following a savior, saying that we must save ourselves instead. The line "All you ever did was follow orders" seems to refer to those who blindly follow religious or political leaders without questioning their authority, which can lead to acts of hatred and violence. The repetition of the phrase "All you martyrs and saviors / Go through the same door" suggests that no matter how we seek salvation, we will all ultimately meet the same fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate is what I am
I am filled with hatred as a result of my true nature.
'Cause underneath this heart
Despite trying to hide it, deep down inside me, there is an abundance of negativity and malevolence.
There beats the heart of man
This wickedness is inherent in human beings.
You'll wear your crown
Even when you die, it won't mean much, so stop pretending to be so important.
When you're lyin' six feet underground
After the literal end of your life, there is nothing left for you.
Dont'cha think it's odd
Is it not strange...?
Man was created in the image of God
The idea that man is modeled after a higher power is absurd.
All you martyrs and saviors
People who have sacrificed themselves for others also follow the same path.
Go through the same door
In the end, there are no exceptions: we all pass away.
Listen all you butchers, saints and sinners
Everyone, regardless of their moral standing, will meet the same fate.
We've all been here before
This cycle has been repeated throughout human history.
So you're lookin' for a savior
Do you seek salvation?
But I'm here to tell ya, you gotta save yourself
However, it is imperative that you take responsibility for your own life and seek redemption on your own terms.
Lead a lamb to slaughter
Blindly following orders, like a compliant sheep, can be perilous.
All you ever did was follow orders
You're not a hero; you're simply doing what others tell you to do.
Hate
A persistent, malignant feeling.
Hate
An overwhelming sense of resentment.
Yes, Hate is what I am
Indubitably, hatred permeates my being.
'Cause underneath this heart
Despite any veneer of decency, a revolting animosity resides within me.
There beats the heart of man
This pernicious state of mind is universal.
Man
Humanity as a whole.
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
connerjd
Very good song!