We Are the Pigs
Suede
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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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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.
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AlbumThis song is part of the band's second album - "Dog Man Star," which is considered one of the top British albums of the 1990s.
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Song Writer"We Are the Pigs" was written by Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler, the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of the band respectively.
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UK Singles ChartThe song reached the number 18 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics are a commentary on social injustices, and they cryptically point toward governmental oppression and societal unrest.
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First SingleIt was the first single released after Bernard Butler, the band's principal songwriter, left the band, although Butler still plays on the track.
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ReactionThough 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.
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PromotionThe song was performed live on BBC's television programme "Top of the Pops" and "Later... with Jools Holland".
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CD SingleThe CD single for the song features three other tracks - "Killing Of A Flash Boy," "Whipsnade," and "Modern Boys."
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Acclaimed AlbumDespite 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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