From the streets of Great Britain and the United States, 'The T4 Project: S… Read Full Bio ↴From the streets of Great Britain and the United States, 'The T4 Project: Story-Based Concept Album' was recorded in 7 studios throughout two continents, bringing together the people, ideals, and musical styles that span the diversity of the punk scene. The concept album was independently produced on a shoe-string budget by Shannon Saint Ryan, tracking over 2.5 years of multiple recording sessions meticulously scheduled around the hours of a regular full-time day job. 'The T4 Project' contains 10 original songs and 8 pseudo commercial interludes that surge with social and political commentary, plus a 24 page comic booklet illustrated by the legendary Keith Rosson, and a 40-person-strong special musical guest appearance by the VC Choir. The result is a community- not a compilation- of like-minded artists contributing their time and efforts for free, working together in the belief that music can still inspire and teach its listeners.

Vocals: Jason Cruz (Strung Out)
Vocals: Kirsten Patches (Naked Aggression)

Guitar: Fletcher Dragge (Pennywise)
Guitar: Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks/Bad Religion)
Guitar: Peter Distefano (Porno for Pyros)

Bass: Jay Bentley (Bad Religion)
Bass: Tony Barber (Buzzcocks)

Drums: Trotsky (Subhumans)
Drums: Spike T. Smith (Morrissey / The Damned)

Keyboards: Paul Roessler (The Screamers / Nina Hagen)

Food Industry
The T4 Project Lyrics

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Don't believe all you hear about
Heart disease
Mad Cow
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Kidney stones
Obesity
Food poisoning

The excessive use of antibiotics, to name a few
We hear at Farmer Tom's one-time-a-family-owned corporation
Care about your health and safety
That's why we feed our animals with only the safest rendered ingredients
Truth is, our animals have the finest of living conditions
Approved by our very own inspectors

Farmer Tom's fresh flesh:
It's what makes our children strong

Overall Meaning

The T4 Project's song "Food Industry" is a satirical take on the American food industry, highlighting the dangerous practices that take place behind closed doors. The lyrics call into question the safety of the food we consume and the lies perpetuated by the industry. The opening lines "Don't believe all you hear about/Heart disease/Mad Cow/Cancer/Osteoporosis/Kidney stones/Obesity/Food poisoning/The excessive use of antibiotics, to name a few" set the tone for the entire song, encouraging listeners not to simply accept what they hear about these health issues, but to question how our food is produced and sourced.

The song then goes on to introduce Farmer Tom's, a fictional corporation that claims to be one-time family-owned, while suggesting that they actually prioritize profit over safety. The line "That's why we feed our animals with only the safest rendered ingredients" speaks to the widespread use of rendered animal protein, which is often derived from diseased animals, euthanized pets, and other questionable sources. The song then reveals the truth about Farmer Tom's "fresh flesh," suggesting that it's anything but fresh and created in inhumane conditions by animals who are overmedicated and mistreated.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't believe all you hear about
Question the information you've been given about

Heart disease
The prevalence of heart disease in relation to food consumption

Mad Cow
The safety and health considerations around animal products

Cancer
The relationship between food and cancer rates

Osteoporosis
The impact of diet and calcium intake on bone health

Kidney stones
The correlation between food consumption and kidney health

Obesity
The impact of food on weight and overall health

Food poisoning
The importance of food safety and sanitation

The excessive use of antibiotics, to name a few
The potential negative impacts of antibiotic use in food production

We hear at Farmer Tom's one-time-a-family-owned corporation
At Farmer Tom's, a now-corporate entity that was once a family-owned business, we understand the importance of food safety

Care about your health and safety
We prioritize the health and safety of our consumers

That's why we feed our animals with only the safest rendered ingredients
To ensure the safety of our products, we use only the safest ingredients in animal feed

Truth is, our animals have the finest of living conditions
Our animals live in the best possible conditions

Approved by our very own inspectors
Our animal care processes are closely monitored and approved by internal inspectors

Farmer Tom's fresh flesh:
Our fresh meat products at Farmer Tom's:

It's what makes our children strong
We believe our meat products contribute to the health and strength of our consumers

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