Meat Is Murder

The Smiths

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? 

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 cares about an animals life?