Why Do You Have to Eat Me?

from Still No Government Like NO GOVERNMENT by Riot/Clone

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I stand my feet slipping through the slats
I’m fed powdered milk to make me fat
My only scenery’s metal bars
Not for me the sky or the stars
Apparently I will soon be veal
Nobody bothered to ask how I feel
I will be hung up by my feet
To yield more expensive, lighter meat

Why do you have to eat me?

Life’s not so bad now we’re four to a cage
My life history would take less than a page
They cut off my beak then gave me a home
Where I can’t flap my wings or aimlessly roam
Noise never ending, can’t get any rest
Sickness and misery wait to infest
Every day I think to myself
I’ll be better in plastic on your market shelf

Why do you have to eat me?

I could have lived my life in a field
I could have lived without mankind’s greed
As it is, I’m in a cage
I won’t be allowed to reach old age
The rape rack’s there to produce more clones
Not individuals, just meat and bones
Your callous attitude causes pain
How long will your selfishness reign?

Why do you have to eat me?

Your liberal ideals stop you wearing fur coats
Yet still you’re willing to cut my throat
Why do you have to eat me?
Why do you have to eat meat?

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from Still No Government Like NO GOVERNMENT, released March 1, 1995

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Riot/Clone London, UK

Formed in 1979, Riot/Clone have had many different line ups over the years with the only constant being singer Dave Floyd.
They have released five EPs and four albums in that time, with another due for release 2020.
Mostly linked with the anarchopunk scene and in particular animal rights, Riot/Clone aren't for everyone, but if you like angry lyrics with catchy tunes they might be up your street! ... more

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