Nick Cave rejected Morrissey’s request for a collaboration on a new song in 2024, citing the song’s provocative anti-woke message as not aligning with his artistic values. He emphasized his decision to keep politics out of music, stating that it detracts from his creative goals. In previous comments, Cave has expressed concern over the methods used for social justice, advocating for forgiveness and humility. He regards the political climate surrounding such issues as divisive, making discussions increasingly complex and difficult.
I try to keep politics, cultural or otherwise, out of the music I am involved with. I find that it has a diminishing effect and is antithetical to whatever it is I am trying to achieve.
There's a lack of mercy, a lack of forgiveness. These go against what I fundamentally believe on a spiritual level, as much as anything.
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