The Blood Slicked Highway
Pig Lyrics


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Who's cooking at the stake tonight?
Is it the black, yellow, the red or the white?
The majority's meat is the minority's poison
So you keep your head down and run with the boys on
A phalanx of phallic power and contempt
There are berries for the bullies and the thoroughbred turkeys
Who won't mourn your loss as they rule in your name
You know it mocks sense but you shut your face

I spy love but it's highly debatable
I hear lies and they're inescapable
Fire, fire, toil and trouble
The wall is down now watch that rubble burn
Watch that rubble burn

There's a blood red lining to every lie
A calamity in every alleyway!
I'm an uneasy rider on this blood-slicked highway
There ain't one way to cook a goose
There ain't one way to tie a noose!

I spy love but it's highly debatable
I hear lies and they're inescapable
Fire, fire, toil and trouble
The wall is down now watch that rubble burn
Watch that rubble burn

Who's cooking at the stake tonight?
Is it the black, the yellow, the red or the white?
There's a blood-red lining to every lie
A calamity in every alleyway
I'm an uneasy rider on a blood-slicked highway
a blood-slicked highway




on this blood-slicked highway
on this blood-slicked highway

Overall Meaning

The song "The Blood Slicked Highway" by PIG explores themes of power, oppression, and societal injustices. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer questions who will be punished or killed next, based on their ethnicity or race. The line "The majority's meat is the minority's poison" suggests that those in power often exploit and harm vulnerable communities for their own benefit.


The second verse delves deeper into the idea of oppression, as the singer describes a "phalanx of phallic power and contempt" that rules over others. This group is represented by bullies and turkeys, who are indifferent to the suffering they cause. The line "You know it mocks sense but you shut your face" implies that those who are oppressed may feel powerless to speak out against their oppressors.


The chorus highlights the singer's sense of unease and unrest, as they navigate a world filled with lies and danger. The blood-red lining to every lie suggests that even the most seemingly harmless falsehood can have catastrophic consequences. The repeated line "Watch that rubble burn" adds a sense of urgency and tension to the song.


Overall, "The Blood Slicked Highway" is a powerful and poignant commentary on the ways in which power and oppression can corrupt society.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's cooking at the stake tonight?
Who will be the next victim of the oppressive majority's violence?


Is it the black, yellow, the red or the white?
Will it be someone of a different race or ethnicity?


The majority's meat is the minority's poison
The things that those in power enjoy can harm those who are marginalized.


So you keep your head down and run with the boys on
To avoid becoming a target, you conform and blend in with the crowd.


A phalanx of phallic power and contempt
The powerful use their masculinity as a tool of oppression and display their disdain for those they dominate.


There are berries for the bullies and the thoroughbred turkeys
Those who hold power have their choice of spoils and can take what they want without consequences.


Who won't mourn your loss as they rule in your name
Those in power will use your identity to maintain control over you and others like you, even if it leads to your demise.


You know it mocks sense but you shut your face
You recognize the absurdity and injustice of the situation, but stay silent to avoid drawing attention to yourself.


I spy love but it's highly debatable
Even though people claim to love each other, their actions often suggest otherwise.


I hear lies and they're inescapable
Dishonesty is everywhere and impossible to avoid.


Fire, fire, toil and trouble
Chaos and destruction are rampant in this oppressive society.


The wall is down now watch that rubble burn
The destruction of the system of oppression has begun and the aftermath will be chaotic and violent.


There's a blood red lining to every lie
Dishonesty and manipulation come at a great cost.


A calamity in every alleyway!
Danger and chaos lurk around every corner in this oppressive society.


I'm an uneasy rider on this blood-slicked highway
Existing in this oppressive society is difficult and treacherous.


There ain't one way to cook a goose
There are numerous ways to exploit and oppress those in a less powerful position.


There ain't one way to tie a noose!
There are numerous ways to harm and kill those who are oppressed.




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