Boy George's new song and political stance
Boy George has released a new track called We Will Dance Again, which publicly supports Israel's military actions in the conflict with Palestine. The pop-reggae song, shared on X and Instagram with Hebrew and English titles, addresses the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in October 2023. The lyrics, which include 'You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for,' directly reference the incident where 344 civilians and 34 security personnel were killed, with 44 taken hostage. The track marks a strong political stance by George, who has now taken sides in a deeply polarizing conflict.
The repeated chorus line, 'We Will Dance Again,' has become a symbol of hope and unity among Israelis following the 7 October attacks. The phrase was also used as the title of a documentary highlighting the resilience of the Israeli people. However, in George's version, the sentiment is transformed into a political message, framing Israel's actions as a legitimate response to violence. He reinforces this in the lyrics: 'I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human,' linking emotional support with political alignment.
Personal connections and evolving views
Although Boy George is not Jewish, he has long-standing personal ties with Jewish communities. He recently stated, 'We need to make our Jewish community know we support them,' following a knife attack in Golders Green where two Jewish men were injured. This remark aligns with a broader shift in his public stance. Earlier in the year, he told a Eurovision panel he had 'no opinion on Israel,' but as the conflict intensified, he clarified his position, citing decades-long friendships with Jewish individuals. He also mentioned the symbolic importance of the Star of David, which he wore regularly during his 1980s pop career. I don’t really have an opinion on that,' he explained. 'But the mission of music is to unite people.'
George’s stance on the conflict contrasts with the views of several high-profile musicians who support the Palestinian cause, including Stormzy, Damon Albarn, Clairo, and Brian Eno. Eno, in particular, created a charity single called Lullaby in 2025 that aimed to be the UK's Christmas No 1. George criticizes such efforts, saying, 'You condemn the Jews, with selective memory / Musicians holding flags, mouthing like sheep / Propaganda fuelled by the internet feels so weak,' suggesting he sees Palestinian solidarity as misguided or overly influenced by social media.
Diverging from UN findings and international criticism
Boy George’s lyrics run counter to the findings of multiple United Nations inquiries. A 2025 report concluded that Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a claim the Israeli government dismissed as 'distorted and false.' More recently, another independent UN investigation found that Israel was continuing to commit genocide by targeting children, a report Israel called a 'libellous sham.' Despite this, George insists on framing Israel’s actions as 'war,' not genocide, a position that aligns with the government but contradicts international legal assessments. His perspective highlights a growing divide between official Israeli narratives and global human rights organizations.
A new company and a legacy of music
Beyond his political comments, Boy George has recently launched an AI-based venture called Artist Included. The company allows artists to create new versions of older songs using artificial intelligence, giving them more control over their master recordings. The launch included a re-recorded version of his 1980s hit Karma Chameleon, a track that was de-aged to resemble the original. This move blends nostalgia with cutting-edge technology and showcases George’s continued evolution as an artist. From his 1980s heyday with Culture Club to his current digital ventures, he remains a multifaceted figure in the music world.
George is known for his flamboyant style and influence in the 1980s pop scene. With Culture Club, he scored hits such as Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? and Karma Chameleon, both of which became staples on oldies radio and achieved success in the UK and US. The band also had a notable anti-war track, The War Song, which reached No 2 in the UK in 1984. Now, with his new company and political stance, George is once again shaping the cultural landscape, not just through music, but through digital innovation and vocal support for specific political causes.