Artist: The Smiths
Track: Meat Is Murder
Lyrics
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
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
Oh...and who hears when animals cry ?
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“Nowhere Fast” shows Meat Is Murder from its funny side as Morrissey croons:
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Q:Who wrote “Meat Is Murder” by The Smiths?
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“Meat Is Murder” by The Smiths was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
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Q:What is the most popular song on Meat Is Murder by The Smiths?
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The most popular song on Meat Is Murder by The Smiths is “The Headmaster Ritual” with a total of 90.5K page views.
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Q:When did The Smiths release “Meat Is Murder (Live in Oxford)”?
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The Smiths released “Meat Is Murder (Live in Oxford)” on March 18, 1985.
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