Although Beyond Decay's opinions aren't universal and vary throughout many of their songs, concerns of homophobia in society, racism, the capitalist system, hidden corporate agenda’s, mass media, mass consumption, change, and ignorance, are some of the topics their music touches on. Lyrics differ from politically charged songs to some positive messages found in the reggae/dub songs such as, "Until the day the world unites, we will never rest."
Beyond Decay has proven time and time again, that they are a force to be reckoned with in the ska-punk scene. The release of their first EP “Buds Not Bombs” had a great success, selling the first 100 copies at their CD Release show. With a full length on the horizon, Beyond Decay shows no signs of slowing down. So keep yer eyes and yer ears open, because Beyond Decay is currently busy recording their full length album, releasing it in September/August 2007 and a split with Corporation due out July 6th.
Mass Consuming Pigs
Beyond Decay Lyrics
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the mass polluting,
no one ever cares about the people dying,
monopolies continue to wipe out the trees,
they're too blind to fucking see,
why must we live a life of war,
just so your profits they can soar
when there is nothing left,
in the end,
when will you finally see,
that I don't want to be a mass consuming pig,
I will never be, chained down to your leash,
Why must we live a life of war,
just so your profits they can soar,
I don't want to be, a mass consuming pig,
plague to humanity.
Why must we live a life of war,
just so your profits they can soar
The lyrics of "Mass Consuming Pigs" by Beyond Decay reflect the band's concern about the state of our planet and the government and corporations' indifference to the environmental and social issues that the world is facing. The song describes the mass consumption and pollution that are contributing to the destruction of our natural resources and the implications for the future.
The opening lines of the lyric, "the mass consuming, the mass polluting, no one ever cares about the people dying," highlights the fact that people are consuming and polluting at an alarming rate, and society is turning a blind eye to it. The lyrics describe how corporations are wiping out trees and natural resources and polluting the environment. The term "monopolies" suggests that these corporations have complete control over the industries and markets they operate in, which means that they prioritize their profits over anything else.
The lyricist then raises a question about why we must live in a world where there's so much war and conflict just so corporations can make their profits soar. The chorus of the song makes a strong statement about being anti-consumerism where the lyricist announces their rejection of the idea of mass consumption, and they refuse to be trapped into the culture of mass consumerism. The song concludes with a call for awareness and action, emphasizing the idea that if we continue to live in a war-like world fueled by mass consumption, we will drive ourselves to extinction.
Line by Line Meaning
The mass consuming,
The act of widespread consumption,
the mass polluting,
The widespread pollution happening on a large scale,
no one ever cares about the people dying,
The apathy towards the loss of human life,
monopolies continue to wipe out the trees,
Powerful corporations are destroying trees and forests without consequence,
they're too blind to fucking see,
These corporations are oblivious to the harm they're causing,
why must we live a life of war,
Questioning the reasons why we live in a state of constant conflict and strife,
just so your profits they can soar
Wondering whether it's all for the sake of corporate profits,
in the end,
Ultimately,
when there is nothing left,
When all resources are depleted,
when will you finally see,
Asking when others will open their eyes to the destruction being wrought,
that I don't want to be a mass consuming pig,
Rejecting the idea of being a part of the problem,
I will never be, chained down to your leash,
Refusing to be bound and controlled by those who perpetuate this destruction,
plague to humanity.
Calling out the harmful impact of mass consumption on humanity and the planet as a whole,
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mamapetillo8675
@@Amalie.x7fv oddest thing? I’m still here.
In a way, it’s annoying. Like, you get told that you have X amount of time before you get to be seated at the front of the roller coaster, but for some reason it just keeps being held up.
That sounds so wrong. Hey, I’m very happy to still be here, and for the fact that I may be able to see my daughter grow into a mature young woman.
It’s hard to explain how it feels, but after two years of being told that I’m on my last leg, I feel like a fraud to anyone I opened up to about this.
My first instinct was to say nothing.
Cause attempting to comfort someone when you’ve no idea what to say, simply makes me squeamish.
Even after being told that I was, I felt completely useless when it came to comforting someone.
That’s not changed.
I have at least a few more years, as long as I’m perfect in my behavior (which is awful, cause that’s always been a weakness of mine, being perfect).
Bottom line; it feels like some of my old friends are almost disappointed that I’m still here.
Like, “When will this bish kick it, already?”
I’m a mess. And I’m depressed. And I see old photos, and think that they’re of me…then I look in the mirror, and am shocked that I’m not me anymore.
Most of my hair’s gone, I look like an alien from “Close Encounters”. (Except I’ve this weird belly that I have to have drained every two weeks)
So yeah, I’m messy.
Sorry.
Unloaded, there.
I’m grateful for many things.
Maybe blathering on to strangers is a manner of healthy survival on my part.
I wanna go see the new Weird Al Yankovic movie.
I’ll have to skip a food treat, and take myself.
(Disability doesn’t give you enough wiggle room to enjoy life beyond existing🙃)
Have a great day!
And I’ll do my best at the same ♥️🌻🐿️🕊️🤙💃🏽🐈⬛🫠🙃🤭
@drummond5429
imagine yourself walking in the woods and find a fence with a lot of bodies. I´d run like hell!
@sistersaturn1549
I would be like“are the cages to keep something out or to keep something in?!?”
@FurnishedIgloo
I dunno, the giant DOJ/AGENCY seal displayed prominently outside with a trespasser warning pretty clearly shows what this is lol
@ricardogonzalez4076
I think you would smell the bodies before you even reach the fence
@MB20978
“It puts the lotion on its skin”
@seanc1094
Naaa Gotta Get A Selfie First 😏
@BirdCamFeeder
The sweet lady seems like she would be a kindergarten teacher. So soft spoken.
@ms.artichokecheesepizzawst3239
I truly agree !!!!
@magdalenamailin5087
More like a bimbo to me.. but hell she has PhD lol.
@richants1014
She is sweet..