The Smiths Lyrics
"Meat Is Murder"

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 IS MURDER
NO, NO, NO, IT IS MURDER
Oh ... and who hears when animals cry?