Youth Of Today split in 1990 after releasing two studio albums and two 7" EPs, but have since reformed several times for reunion shows. Frontman Ray Cappo went on to form Hare Krishna bands Shelter (with Porcelly on guitar) and Better Than A Thousand, and would later cause controversy in the straight edge scene after being seen drinking a glass of wine in Italy while on tour.
No more
Youth of Today Lyrics
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So callous to this crime we commit
Always stuffing our face with no sympathy
What a selfish, hardened society so
No More
Just looking out for myself
When the price paid is the life of something else,
I won't participate
We've got the power we've got the might
To take whatever is in sight
Not even worried, it's an unfair fight
Well we've got a heart to tell us what's right
Our numbers are doubling in 88
'Cause the people are starting to educate
Themselves their friends and their families
And we'll have a more conscious society
The lyrics of Youth of Today's song "No More" primarily deal with the issue of animal rights and veganism. The song itself is a damning critique of modern society, which is described as being "so callous to this crime we commit" in terms of the way we treat animals. The lyrics condemn the practice of meat-eating and flesh-eating, which are portrayed as being selfish and brutal acts that are harmful both to ourselves and to the creatures we harm.
The singer expresses a sense of outrage at the idea that we are "always stuffing our face with no sympathy," and refuses to participate in this kind of behavior any longer. Instead, he calls for a more "conscious society" that is aware of the ethical dimensions of our actions and takes responsibility for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Meat eating flesh eating think about it
We need to think about the implications of what we eat and how it affects other living beings.
So callous to this crime we commit
The cruelty towards animals in modern food practices is a serious issue that we are not paying enough attention to.
Always stuffing our face with no sympathy
We consume food without giving a second thought to where it came from or how it was produced.
What a selfish, hardened society so
Our society is selfish and unyielding because of our indifference towards the lives of other sentient beings.
No More
This approach of disregard towards animal welfare must stop immediately.
Just looking out for myself
We are too self-absorbed to consider the negative impact our lifestyles can have on the lives of animals.
When the price paid is the life of something else,
Animals are paying the ultimate price so that we can enjoy meat without any thought or empathy.
No More
The status quo of prioritizing our own convenience over animal welfare must come to an end.
I won't participate
I will not partake in the practice of exploiting animals for food production.
We've got the power we've got the might
Collectively, we have the strength and influence to make a positive change regarding animal welfare.
To take whatever is in sight
However, we are too often too focused on our own interests to think about the welfare of animals.
Not even worried, it's an unfair fight
Animals are incapable of defending themselves against modern food production practices, which are designed to be cruel and inhumane.
Well we've got a heart to tell us what's right
We need to listen to our conscience and be mindful of the negative impact that our consumption habits have on the lives of other living beings.
Our numbers are doubling in 88
The number of people who are becoming aware of the importance of reducing cruelty towards animals is drastically increasing.
'Cause the people are starting to educate
People are beginning to learn and understand the impact of their consumption habits on animal welfare.
Themselves their friends and their families
Individuals are also spreading this knowledge to their own social circles.
And we'll have a more conscious society
Through education and awareness, we can create a society that is more compassionate towards animals and less indifferent towards their suffering.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBERTSON, HAL BLAIR
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