The Kinks - Hatred (A Duet)

Ray and Dave Davies performing “Hatred“ in 1993. (RAY) You keep on accusing me Of making your life misery But if that’s not abusing me, what is it? (DAVE) You wanna be my friend, well it’s too late My love for you has turned to hate And I think that it’s a permanent condition (RAY) You say you wanna make the peace Smile and turn the other cheek I can’t put myself in such a weak position Now I’m willing to accept this fate You and me just can’t cohabitate (DAVE) We agree to hate and that’s our last decision (DAVE and RAY) Hatred, hatred Is the only thing that keeps us together Hatred, hatred Is the only thing that lasts forever (RAY) Driven by hate, driven by hate Driven by hate, driven by hate (DAVE and RAY) On the surface I’m a mild-mannered person That’s until you scratch the animal inside Then you bring out all my animal aggression I’ve got a hatred for you that is