Meat

Poppy's song 'Meat' paints a chilling picture of a dystopian future where humanity is reduced to mere livestock for alien invaders. The lyrics describe a world where parasitic, intergalactic savages have taken over Earth, turning humans into a source of food. The year 2033 marks the arrival of these aliens, who have previously destroyed other planets. The protagonist recounts the horrifying experience of witnessing their brother being devoured, emphasizing the brutality and inhumanity of the invaders. The organized system for harvesting human flesh highlights the efficiency and coldness with which these aliens operate.

The chorus of the song delves into the dehumanizing process of being plugged into a feeding machine, where humans are treated like cattle. The protagonist's tongue is cut out to prevent them from screaming, symbolizing the loss of voice and agency. The use of antibiotics to keep them alive further underscores the grotesque nature of this existence, as they are kept alive solely for the purpose of being harvested. The repeated line 'There's meat, there's meat on me' serves as a haunting reminder of their reduced status to mere flesh.

The song also touches on the faint hope of resistance, with stories of free humans living underground in star cities. However, the protagonist's skepticism about these stories reflects the despair and hopelessness of their situation. The detailed descriptions of the slaughterhouse, the screams, and the killing floor create a vivid and disturbing image of this dystopian reality. The final lines, where the protagonist is wrapped in cellophane and labeled as organic, add a darkly ironic twist, highlighting the commodification of human life. Poppy's 'Meat' is a powerful commentary on dehumanization, exploitation, and the loss of individuality in a nightmarish future.