The song "Dead Meat" by Exhumed portrays the gruesomeness and brutality of the food industry. The lyrics describe the process of animals being slaughtered and their remains being ground up, minced, and turned into pet food or canned meat. The phrase "Descend down the food chain" suggests the animals being killed are at the bottom of the hierarchy, becoming prey for humans. "Your remains ground and minced" refers to the butchering process where the animal's body is broken down into smaller parts. "Corporeal Utility, Clearly Evinced" signifies how the body of the animal is used for practical purposes, being repurposed into food products. The term "corpse-grinding madness" emphasizes the gruesomeness and inhumanity of the process. The chorus, "Dead Meat, Your murder is meat, Your body is mulched, To be sealed into tins, And ferally munched" simplifies the message. It highlights the fact that the animals are killed for human consumption, with their bodies being processed and packaged as meat products. Overall, the song portrays a dark and disturbing view of the food industry, shedding light on the cruel treatment of animals and the cold process of turning them into edible products.
