Infinity Song Serve Up the Perfect Singalong for Your Inner Critic in “Hater's Anthem”

An upbeat battle cry, Infinity Song’s “Hater’s Anthem” offers a comforting counter-narrative to the expectations of relentless empathy and positive self-talk often imposed in today’s culture.

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While you’re probably used to cursing the algorithm for throwing a bunch of randomness at you every now and then, Infinity Song’s “Hater’s Anthem” is one of those rare finds that makes scrolling through your feed worthwhile.

Hailing from Detroit, Infinity Song comprises Boyd siblings – Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo – who, in 2006, made vibrant New York their home; the canvas that would eventually become the backdrop to their signature aesthetic. After years of performing throughout the Big Apple, the band signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2016, which led to the release of their standout debut album, Mad Love, in 2020.

While Infinity Song’s covers of beloved classics such as “How Deep is Your Love” by the Bee Gees and Fleetwood Mac’s “Dream” captured widespread attention, it’s the band’s original music that has truly cemented them as a force. Such is the case for their single “Hater’s Anthem,” an upbeat battle cry featured on their 2023 EP, Metamorphosis.

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I love the way it feels to be a hater
Something so sweet about thinking that I’m better
Just to wake up every morning
Lay in bed and somehow never, ever rise to the occasion
Or even hold up under pressure
But we all know that it doesn’t even matter
If I waste away and no one thinks I’m clever
Just as long I’ve got my ego
And it tells me I’m superior
I could probably go a lifetime
Being barely mediocre
I’d still convince myself every time that I’m better

“Hater’s Anthem” offers a comforting counter-narrative to the expectations of relentless empathy and positive self-talk often imposed in today’s culture. It creates room for our ego to run free, wrapped in playful irony and brutal honesty. It serves as a safe haven where nobody gets hurt, a mental notepad to jot down all the things we’d never say out loud to others — or about ourselves. It says it all, so that we don’t have to.

Sure, the lyrics are borderline cringy and forced at first; but that’s part of the charm. They’re not aiming for depth. The tone of entitlement and phony facade guiding the song is universal: We all indulge in getting our whine on every now and then, whether or not for good reason. However, the beauty of the track lies in its lighthearted delivery, giving us the green light to let our inner critic take the mic, remorse-free.

And when I’m ninety-nine and wasted time
And you lived out a happy life
I still will have the peace of mind
To know if I wanted to try
I could have left you all behind
I could’ve crossed the finish line
But I’d rather be dissatisfied
With everything you do and I
Would rather sit and criticize
Or watching from the sidelines
‘Cause I know no matter what you do, or what I don’t do
My pride will always comfort me
Telling me that I’m better than you

I love the way it feels to be a hater…

**“Hater’s Anthem” is a statement on confronting moments of tension hosted by our self-saboteurs.**

It’s a melodic, self-indulgent Jiminy Cricket that justifies our passive-aggressive feelings of envy, insecurity, and procrastination in times when all we really need is a little grace. You know, the whole “we are only human” spiel.

Like most of their music, Infinity Song’s “Hater’s Anthem” challenges the assumptions of a group rooted in gospel, R&B, and soul. While it exudes the levity of a pop hit, the track sneaks in the unapologetic spirit of a punk song and the cynicism of a self-loathing grunge lyric. It’s critical and blunt — but sweet as pie. And I’m here for it.

I love the way it feels to be a hater
Something so sweet about thinking that I’m better
Just to wake up every morning
Lay in bed and somehow never, ever rise to the occasion
Or even hold up under pressure
But we all know that it doesn’t even matter
If I waste away and no one thinks I’m clever
Just as long I’ve got my ego
And it tells me I’m superior
I could probably go a lifetime being barely mediocre
I’d still convince myself every time that I’m better
Than you

The popular single is yet another testament to Infinity Song’s undeniable ability to create the kind of cool that can’t be fabricated, and it’s present in everything they do. They’re old souls yet effortlessly current; there’s a timelessness to their artistry that is seemingly nostalgic while completely relevant and rooted in the now.

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“Hater’s Anthem” isn’t your typical power anthem.

It’s straightforward, stripped of dramatic ad libs and ornate vocal runs. It isn’t pretentious or laden with deep emotion concocted to trigger feelings of empowerment. It doesn’t try too hard; nor does it need to — it really is the anthem we didn’t know we needed.

As it turns out, the algorithm does get it right sometimes.

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