Hateful Hate

10,000 Maniacs · Trilogy [2005]

In the dark night a giant slumbered

Untouched for centuries

'Til awakened by a white man's cry

"This is the Eden I was to find"



There were lands to be charted

And to be claimed for a crown

When a hero was made by the length he could stay

In this dangerous land of hateful hate



Curiosity, filled the heads of these

There was an upper room, they had to see

Curiosity, killed the best of these

For a hero's hometown welcoming



Still they moved on and on and

Who came building missions?

Unswerving men of the cloth who gave their lives in numbers untold

So that black sheep entered the fold



Captured like human livestock, destined for slavery

Naked, walked to the shore where great ships moored

For the hell bound journeys

Bought and sold with a hateful hate



Curiosity, filled the breasts of these

With some strange ecstasy

Curiosity, killed the best of these

By robbing their lives of dignity



Still they moved on and on and

Calling men of adventure for a jungle bush safari

Come conquer the peace, his claws and teeth

See death in his eyes to know you're alive



European homesteads

Grew up in the colonies with civilized plans

For wild hinterlands, their guns and God willing

Such a hateful hate, such a hateful hate



Curiosity, spilled the blood of these

For their spotted skins and ivory

Curiosity, filled the heads of these

Madmen with the lies of destiny



Curiosity, spilled the blood of these

Then blotted their lives from history

Curiosity, filled the heads of these

One man claimed all that he could see



Curiosity, still entices these

Madmen with a lusting and a greed

Their legacy, legacy

About Hateful Hate

"Hateful Hate" by 10,000 Maniacs serves as a poignant centerpiece on their 2005 anthology, Trilogy. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic rock and introspective songwriting, characterized by lush harmonies and emotionally resonant vocals. Released following the band's hiatus, the song reflects on themes of regret and emotional turbulence, fitting within the broader narrative of their discography which often explores personal struggle and connection. The recording maintains the band's signature production style, featuring layered guitars and a dynamic arrangement that builds tension before resolving into a reflective conclusion. As part of Trilogy, the track stands alongside other notable works from the era, showcasing the group's enduring ability to craft atmospheric and deeply felt music. It remains a significant example of their late-career output, capturing the essence of their artistic evolution while honoring the emotional depth established in earlier albums.