Heifer whines could be human cries
Closer comes the screaming knife

This beautiful creature must die
This beautiful creature must die

A death for no reason
And death for reason is murder!

And the flesh you so fancifully fry
Is not succulent, tasty or nice

It's death for no reason
And death for no reason is murder!

And the calf that you carve with a smile
Is murder!
And the turkey you festively slice
Is murder!

Do you know how animals die?

Kitchen aromas aren't very homely
It's not "comforting", "cheery" or kind
It's sizzling blood and the unholy stench
Of murder!

It's not "natural", "normal" or kind
The flesh you so fancifully fry
The meat in your mouth
As you savour the flavour
Of murder

No, no, no, it is murder!
No, no, no, it is murder!

Who hears when animals cry?

Morrissey & Johnny Marr
The Smiths, "Meat is Murder" 1985