Being Boiled
The Human League
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Listen to the voice of Buddha Saying stop your sericulture Little people like your offspring Boiled alive for some Gods 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
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Written by: IAN CRAIG MARSH, MARTYN WARE, PHILIP OAKEY
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Being Boiled" was actually the very first single released by The Human League in 1978, even before they became internationally known.
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Label ClassificationDespite being a pioneering synth-pop band, The Human League's "Being Boiled" gets classified under the genre of New Wave, Electro, and Synthpop.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are interesting, addressing the subject of the silkworm's life cycle, in a way symbolizing the oppression of religion and the industrial revolution.
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Commercial SuccessInitially, when it was first released in 1978, the song did not have a significant commercial success. However, when it was re-released in 1987, it reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Record LabelInitially, "Being Boiled" was released by the independent label Fast Product, then re-released by Virgin Records.
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Album InclusionThe song was included first in the band's' 'Holiday '80 EP,' and later in their full-length debut album, 'Reproduction.' However, the version within the album was a different recording than the single.
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Non-Traditional ApproachTrue to the electronic nature of early Human League, "Being Boiled" was created using synthesisers and electronic drums, radiating a non-traditional, futuristic sound.
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RatingsThe second version of "Being Boiled" has a score of 4.5 out of 5 on Rate Your Music.
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VideoThe music video for the song features grainy black-and-white footage of the band performing the song interspersed with surreal imagery, enhancing the New Wave aesthetic of the song.
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TriviaThe song's famous line, "Listen to the voice of Buddha" was not a reference to Buddhism but a brand of Japanese stereo equipment.
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