We Are the Pigs

Suede

About We Are the Pigs

"We Are the Pigs" is the first single from the album Dog Man Star by British band, Suede, released on 12 September 1994, on Nude Records.


Year:
1995
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Well the church bells are calling 
Police cars on fire 
And as they call you to the eye of the storm 
All the people say "Stay at home tonight" 
I say we are the pigs  we are the swine 
We are the stars of the firing line 

And as the smack cracks at your window 
You wake up with a gun in your mouth 
Oh let the nuclear wind blow away my sins 
And I'll stay at home in my house 

I say  we are the pigs 
We are the swine 
We are the stars of the firing line 

But deceit can't save you so 

We will watch them burn

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Suede

Suede are an English alternative rock band from London, formed in 1989. The group's most prominent early line-up featured singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Bernard Butler, bass player Mat Osman and drummer Simon Gilbert. By 1992, Suede were hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain", and attracted much attention from the British music press. The following year their glam rock-inspired debut album, Suede, went to the top of the charts, became the fastest-selling debut album in almost ten years and won the Mercury Music Prize, helping kick-start the Britpop movement. However, the band's lush follow-up, Dog Man Star (1994), saw Suede distance themselves from their Britpop peers. Although it is often regarded as the band's masterpiece, the recording sessions for Dog… more »

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Written by: BRETT ANDERSON, BERNARD BUTLER

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"We Are the Pigs" by Suede was initially released on 12 September 1994.
Album
This song is part of the band's second album - "Dog Man Star," which is considered one of the top British albums of the 1990s.
Song Writer
"We Are the Pigs" was written by Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler, the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of the band respectively.
UK Singles Chart
The song reached the number 18 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "We Are the Pigs" was directed by Pedro Romhanyi, and it portrays a dystopian, Kafkaesque version of Britain, that is aligned with the tone of the song.
Song Meaning
The lyrics are a commentary on social injustices, and they cryptically point toward governmental oppression and societal unrest.
First Single
It was the first single released after Bernard Butler, the band's principal songwriter, left the band, although Butler still plays on the track.
Reaction
Though not their biggest chart success, its darker tone was a marked departure from their debut album and indicated the direction the band was heading, which was initially confusing for fans but eventually was very well received.
Promotion
The song was performed live on BBC's television programme "Top of the Pops" and "Later... with Jools Holland".
CD Single
The CD single for the song features three other tracks - "Killing Of A Flash Boy," "Whipsnade," and "Modern Boys."
Acclaimed Album
Despite the drama surrounding Suede at the time of its release, the controversial "Dog Man Star" received universal critical acclaim and is still considered a cornerstone of '90s British pop.

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