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Meat Is Murder

This version of Meat Is Murder was released by The Smiths in 1985.

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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 nice
it is death for no reason
and death for no reason is MURDER
and the calf that you carve with a smile
is MURDER
and the turkey you festively slice
is MURDER
do you know how animals die?
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’S MURDER
NO, NO, NO, IT’S MURDER
who hears when animals cry?

The Smiths has released many songs over the years besides Meat Is Murder. The Smiths released songs from 1984 to 1987 spanning across albums like Hatful Of Hollow, The Smiths, Meat Is Murder, The Queen Is Dead, Strangeways, Here We Come, The World Won't Listen, and Louder Than Bombs. Decade Lyrics has over lyrics & songs by The Smiths.

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