Citizen Soldier - Thank You For Hating Me (official Lyric Video) May 2026

: The pre-chorus emphasizes that "living well is the best revenge," signaling a shift from a victim mindset to a survivor mindset.

Lead singer wrote the track alongside Kathy Sommer and Nina Osoff during the This Is Your Sign writing cycle. Segura describes the song as "Karma coming full circle". : The pre-chorus emphasizes that "living well is

: The central hook— "Thank you for making me stronger than I thought I could ever be" —flips the script on abusers and haters, crediting their cruelty with forging the artist's new-found strength. : The central hook— "Thank you for making

: It was written as a direct response to those who didn't believe in the vision for Citizen Soldier or wanted to see the band fail. "Thank You for Hating Me" has become one

: Before its official release, an unreleased snippet of the song went viral on TikTok in May 2021, driving massive anticipation for the full single.

"Thank You for Hating Me" has become one of Citizen Soldier's most popular releases, boasting over on Spotify .