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Being Boiled
Atrocity Lyrics
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Saying stop your sericulture
Little people like your offspring
Boiled alive for some gods stocking
Buddha's watching, Buddha's waiting
Just because the kid's an orphan
Is no excuse for thoughtless slaying
Just because you call her mother
Doesn't mean that she's your better
Once more with the voice of Buddha
He'll say carry on your slaughter
Who cares for the little children
You may slice with no conviction
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
Listen to the voice of Buddha
Saying stop your sericulture
He'll say carry on your slaughter
Who cares for the little children
You may slice with no conviction
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
The lyrics of the song "Being Boiled" by Atrocity are highly symbolic and thought-provoking. The voice of Buddha is used as a metaphor for the conscience that speaks out against the inhumane treatment of innocent beings. The first verse talks about the cruel practice of sericulture (the breeding of silkworms for silk production) and how it leads to the boiling alive of these insects, which are seen as small people.
The second verse talks about the excuse often made for such cruelty, that the victims are somehow inferior or not worthy of compassion. The voice of Buddha speaks out against this thoughtless slaying, reminding us that the pain and suffering caused to these creatures should never be forgotten or ignored.
The third verse is a reiteration of the first verse, with the added emphasis on the lack of conviction and blind revenge that often drives such acts of cruelty. Overall, the song serves as a powerful plea for empathy, compassion, and respect for all forms of life, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the voice of Buddha
Pay attention to the teachings of Buddha
Saying stop your sericulture
Stop breeding silkworms for the sake of producing silk
Little people like your offspring
Insignificant beings like your children
Boiled alive for some gods stocking
Killed and used for a deity's benefit
Buddha's watching, Buddha's waiting
Buddha is observing and waiting for us to do the right thing
Just because the kid's an orphan
Being an orphan is not an excuse for murder
Is no excuse for thoughtless slaying
Killing without regard or careful consideration is wrong
People don't forget this torture
People remember the atrocities committed against innocent beings
Just because you call her mother
Being a mother does not make one superior or exempt from wrongdoing
Doesn't mean that she's your better
Being a mother does not give someone the right to commit heinous acts
Once more with the voice of Buddha
Again, heeding the wise words of Buddha
He'll say carry on your slaughter
Buddha will say to continue the killing
Who cares for the little children
Who will protect the innocent and vulnerable?
You may slice with no conviction
Killing without a sense of morality or empathy
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
Getting revenge on someone who had no part in the wrongdoing
Listen to the voice of Buddha
Once again, paying attention to the teachings of Buddha
Saying stop your sericulture
A reminder to stop doing things for superficial reasons
He'll say carry on your slaughter
Buddha will still urge for violence and killing
Who cares for the little children
Who will stand up for the innocent and helpless?
You may slice with no conviction
You may kill without feeling any remorse or responsibility
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
Taking revenge on someone who had nothing to do with the crime
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRAIG MARSH, MARTYN WARE, PHILIP OAKEY
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