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Simple Minds – Being Boiled (2001) | Track profile | Dork

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Being Boiled

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Being Boiled

Release date: 8th October 2001

From Neon Lights

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About This Track

"Being Boiled" is a track by Simple Minds, from the album Neon Lights, released 8th October 2001. Full lyrics are available below.

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Simple Minds

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Lyrics

Being Boiled

Listen to the voice of Buddha

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

Children, don't forget this torture 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

Listen to the voice of Buddha

Saying stop your sericulture

Who cares for the little children?

You may slice with no conviction

Blind revenge on a blameless victim

Listen to the voice of Buddha

Listen to the voice of Buddha

Listen to the voice of Buddha

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Track details

From Neon Lights

2001

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2001

—Gloria
—All Tomorrow's Parties
—Love Will Tear Us Apart
—The Needle And The Damage Done
—Being Boiled
—Hello I Love You
—Homosapien
—The Man Who Sold The World
—Bring On The Dancing Horses
—Neon Lights
—For Your Pleasure

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