Being Boiled
Buddha's Warning: Unraveling the Thought-Provoking Meaning Behind 'Being Boiled'
Lyrics
Listen to the voice of Buddha
Listen to the teachings of Buddha
Saying stop your seri-culture
Buddha advises to cease the cultivation of silk (seri-culture)
Little people like your offspring
Reference to small, vulnerable beings, possibly children
Boiled alive for some gods stocking
Symbolic portrayal of innocent beings suffering for divine purposes
Buddha's watching, Buddha's waiting
Emphasizing Buddha's vigilance and patience
Just because the kid's an orphan
Despite being an orphan, no justification for heartless killing
Is no excuse for thoughtless slaying
Rejecting excuses for senseless violence
People don't forget this torture
A reminder that people won't forget such cruelty
Just because you call her mother
Just having the title of a mother doesn't make one morally superior
Doesn't mean that she's your better
Challenging the notion that a mother is inherently better
Once more with the voice of Buddha
Repetition of Buddha's voice, suggesting authority
He'll say carry on your slaughter
Buddha encouraging the continuation of killing
Who cares for the little children
Raising concern for the welfare of innocent children
You may slice with no conviction
Indicating a lack of sincere commitment in actions
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
Highlighting the senselessness of revenge on blameless victims
Listen to the voice of Buddha
Reiteration of Buddha's teachings
Saying stop your seri-culture
Repeating the call to halt silk production
He'll say carry on your slaughter
Reaffirming Buddha's encouragement for killing
Who cares for the little children
Reiteration of concern for the well-being of children
You may slice with no conviction
Reemphasizing the lack of conviction in harming others
Blind revenge on a blameless victim
Repeating the condemnation of revenge on blameless individuals
Listen to the voice of Buddha
Final call to heed Buddha's teachings
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