My latest song “Hysteria of Hate,” from the album “The Ardent Centrist,” I dive deep into the tumultuous waters of our current societal divisions. This song isn’t just a reflection—it’s a confrontation of the raw, intense emotions fueling today’s political and social battlegrounds.

“Hysteria of Hate” captures the essence of our troubled times: “They represent a clear and present danger to all I believe. They cannot see the forest for the trees; they’re my sworn enemy.” In these lines, the song explores the visceral fear and anger that drive us apart, painting a vivid picture of a society where common ground seems lost, and every disagreement escalates into conflict.

Sanctimony, secession, and the breakdown of civil ways are not just possibilities—they are realities we face every day. “Open war and secession seem possible today,” the lyrics warn, urging us to acknowledge the stakes of our collective souls. It’s a call to action, not through violence,
but through understanding and reflection.

The song poses a critical question: Are we heavy-hearted combatants in a war without end, or can we find another way? “Heavy hearted but there’s no choice, the violence justifies the ends we see,” challenges us to consider if there is, indeed, no other choice.

I invite you to listen to “Hysteria of Hate.” It’s more than a song—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves how we contribute to the hysteria, and how we might instead contribute to hope and healing. Can we look beyond the trees, see the forest, and find a path to peace together?

Join me. Listen now. Reflect on where we stand and where we are headed. Let’s change the conversation. Let’s bridge the divide.