Unjustified Murder
Dropdead Lyrics
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An animal is killed
Every six seconds
In the name of scientific experimentation
A holocaust the likes of man has never known before
Is taking place right before our very eyes
It's up to you and I to put a stop to it
It's up to you and I to make a change
Vivisection --- It's scientific fraud
Exploitation --- gone on too long
Unjustified murder --- It's systematic slaughter
Liberation --- a means to an end
The song "Unjustified Murder" by Dropdead is a powerful statement against animal experimentation, specifically vivisection, which the lyrics describe as "scientific fraud." The first lines of the song reveal the shocking statistic that an animal is killed every six seconds in the name of scientific experimentation in the United States alone. The lyrics paint a harrowing picture of a holocaust that is taking place right before our eyes and implore the listener to join in the fight to put a stop to it.
The song's chorus calls for liberation, which is presented as a means to an end of the systematic slaughter of animals in the name of science. The language of the song is forceful and urgent, emphasizing the importance of taking action to stop what the lyrics describe as exploitation that has gone on too long.
Overall, the lyrics of "Unjustified Murder" are a powerful condemnation of animal experimentation and a call to action to end it.
Line by Line Meaning
In the United States alone
The following lines of the song are specifically focusing on the animal abuse happening in the United States
An animal is killed
Animal experimentation leads to killing of helpless creatures which is a humanitarian issue
Every six seconds
As horrifying as it sounds, these killings take place every six seconds, which is hardly enough time to react
In the name of scientific experimentation
These killings are done so under the name of science
A holocaust the likes of man has never known before
The scale of this killing of animals is unprecedented
Is taking place right before our very eyes
This animal abuse is happening right before us; it is not hidden away
It's up to you and I to put a stop to it
The responsibility of stopping these killings falls on individuals, the song urges that we all need to take a stand against animal abuse
It's up to you and I to make a change
Dropdead is trying to convey that if we want a change to happen then it's us who have to make an effort for it
It's up to you and I to ... Liberate!
The ultimate aim of the song is to call for the liberation of these innocent animals from cruelty
Vivisection --- It's scientific fraud
The use of vivisection (animal experimentation for scientific purposes) is denounced as fake and disingenuous
Exploitation --- gone on too long
The exploitation of animals has been going on for an extended period and people have not done enough to speak out against it
Unjustified murder --- It's systematic slaughter
The animals are being murdered for no significant reason in a well-thought-out vicious circle of killing and exploitation that needs to come to an end
Liberation --- a means to an end
The liberation of these animals is imperative in putting an end to their senseless killings or exploitation
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.