(Don't) Give Hate a Chance

Jamiroquai

About (Don't) Give Hate a Chance

"(Don't) Give Hate A Chance" is the third and final single from British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai's sixth studio album, Dynamite. The title is a reference to the song "Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon, and was written by Jason Kay, Rob Harris and Matt Johnson. It was produced by Kay and Mike Spencer. The single was released on 7 November 2005, peaking on the UK Singles Chart at #27.


Year:
2006
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Why can't we be together?
Could you love me, don't hate me
I don't see (why can't we live together)
Maybe we could get it on,
maybe we can get it along
Should be our destiny
There's a cold streak living inside us
There's no rainbows just bullets and bombs
If you want to rise up
We can make this hate stop
Now don't you want to rise up

We've been giving hate a chance
(we've got all this love you know)
And the love will be running out for us
Can you feel the dreams of life
We're hopping we can still survive
As the wind carries every dove away

So why do we see these colors
It's only skin deep, don't mean a thing
So clear underneath this we're all brothers
Can't you see it's killing us,
can't you see it's killing us
Can't you see it's killing me
Trigger happy fantasy
So stand up and be, so strong now
Freedom is not so far away
If you know you want to rise up
We can make this hate stop
Don't you want to rise up

We've been giving hate a chance
(We've got all this love you know)
And the love will be running out for us
Can you feel the dreams of life
We're hopping we can still survive
As the wind carries every dove away

The wind, carries every dove away
The wind, carries every dove away
Every dove away
Dove Dove Dove Dove Dove Dove Dove

Now you've been taking our dignity for too long
I want to save this sanctity that we hold
And who's right and who's wrong
We're not so different anyway
Worlds are in this song
Can't we stop fighting

We've been giving hate a chance
(We've got all this love you know)
And the love will be running out for us
Can you feel the veins of life
We're hopping we can still survive
As the wind carries every dove away

Don't give this hate a chance,
We've got all this love to give you know
That this dreams alive, will still survive,
Until no more people have to cry
Don't give this hate a chance,
we've got all this love to give you know
That this dreams alive, will still survive,
Until no more people have to cry
And the love will be running out for us.

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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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Written by: SOLA AKINGBOLA, ROBERT HARRIS, MATTHEW JOHNSON, JASON KAY, DERRICK MCKENZIE

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"(Don't) Give Hate a Chance" is a song by British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai.
Album Inclusion
The song is from their sixth studio album, "Dynamite", which was released in 2005.
Release Date
"(Don't) Give Hate a Chance" was released as the third single from the album on November 7, 2005.
Chart Performance
Upon release, the song peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. It was particularly successful on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart in the U.S., reaching number one in early 2006.
Songwriting Credits
The song was penned by band frontman Jay Kay and band members Derrick McKenzie and Matt Johnson.
Music Video Details
The music video for the song, directed by Nick Morris, depicts a series of animated characters contesting in a race that satirically parallels the growing tension in international relations during the time of the song's release.
Anti-war Statement
"(Don't) Give Hate a Chance" can be interpreted as an anti-war song because its lyrics criticize the politics of fear and the use of military power.
Motown Influence
The song has tones similar to the music of the Motown era, with its upbeat tempo and melodic hooks.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its social message and infectious music rhythms, contributing to its cross-genre appeal.
Live Performances
Jamiroquai often included "(Don't) Give Hate a Chance" to their live concert playlist, reinforcing the song's popularity among fans.

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