Being Boiled
KMFDM Lyrics
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Saying stop your sericulture
Little people like your offspring
Boiled alive for some god's 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
The lyrics to "Being Boiled" by KMFDM are a commentary on the cruel treatment of children, particularly orphans who are seen as expendable by society. The lyrics describe Buddha's voice warning against the practice of sericulture, which involves boiling silkworms alive to harvest their silk. The song points out the hypocrisy of people who claim to be moral and compassionate, but are willing to commit atrocities against the weak and vulnerable.
The song also critiques the idea of hierarchy and superiority, stating that just because someone is considered a mother, it doesn't make them any better than anyone else. The repetition of the phrase "Buddha's watching, Buddha's waiting" implies a sense of accountability for one's actions, even if they think they are above the law.
Overall, "Being Boiled" is a powerful song that exposes the darker side of humanity and encourages listeners to think critically about their own actions and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the voice of buddha
Pay attention to the teachings of Buddha
Saying stop your sericulture
He advises to stop breeding silkworms for their silk
Little people like your offspring
The small creatures like silkworms, which are similar to your children
Boiled alive for some god's stocking
They are boiled alive to create a product for some higher power
Buddha's watching, Buddha's waiting
Buddha observes and waits for people to change their ways
Just because the kid's an orphan
Being an orphan doesn't justify killing them
Is no excuse for thoughtless slaying
It is not a valid reason to kill without any rational thought
Children don't forget this torture
Children remember the pain they suffer
Just because you call her mother
Even if you refer to the person as a mother, it doesn't make them innately superior
Doesn't mean that she's your better
It doesn't imply that they are better than you
Once more with the voice of buddha
Buddha speaks again
He'll say carry on your slaughter
He'll give his approval to continue killing
Who cares for the little children
Who holds any regard for the children?
You may slice with no conviction
You can harm with no guilty conscience
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
An unwarranted act of vengeance on an innocent target
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRAIG MARSH, MARTYN WARE, PHILIP OAKEY
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