Meat Is Murder
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Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
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“Meat Is Murder”, with its simulated bovine cries and buzz-saw guitars, took vegetarianism to a new height in popular media. At the time when this song was recorded, animal welfare weren’t as mainstream of an issue as they are now.
The consumption of meat, especially mass-produced factory-farmed me...
Meat Is Murder Lyrics
[Intro]
*Cow groans and industrial noises*
[Verse 1]
Heifer whines could be human cries
Closer comes the screaming knife
This beautiful creature must die
This beautiful creature must die
A death for no reason
And death for no reason is murder
And the flesh you so fancifully fry
Is not succulent, tasty or kind
It's death for no reason
And death for no reason is murder
And the calf that you carve with a smile
It is murder
And the turkey you festively slice
It is murder
Do you know how animals die?
[Verse 2]
Kitchen aromas aren't very homely
It's not comforting, cheery or kind
It's sizzling blood and the unholy stench of murder
It's not natural, normal or kind
The flesh you so fancifully fry
The meat in your mouth
As you savour the flavour of murder
No, no, no, it is murder
No, no, no, it is murder
Oh, and who hears when animals cry?
[Outro]
*Cow groans and industrial noises*
Meat Is Murder Q&A
Who wrote Meat Is Murder's ?
Meat Is Murder was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
Who produced Meat Is Murder's ?
Meat Is Murder was produced by The Smiths.
When did The Smiths release Meat Is Murder?
The Smiths released Meat Is Murder on Mon Feb 11 1985.
Is Morrissey a vegan or vegitarian?
Yes, Morrissey has been a vegetarian since age 11 and is/has been vocally critical of meat-eaters.