"Veggicide" by Guttermouth is a satirical song that criticizes the consumption of vegetables and advocates for vegetarianism. The lyrics highlight the narrator's frustration with people who believe that consuming vegetables is the best option for a healthy diet. The song questions the morality of killing and eating plants, using humorous and exaggerated language to make its point. The song starts by expressing the narrator's restless state of mind and his attempt to distract himself from thoughts about vegetables. The line "What gives you the right to kill a brussel sprout growing in god's sunlight" sarcastically challenges the idea that humans have the authority to decide the fate of plants. The chorus, "All my friends say veggies feel no pain, that they got no brains," is a tongue-in-cheek response to those who claim that plants do not have feelings or consciousness. The lyrics suggest that avoiding vegetables is unnecessary because they lack a central nervous system. As the song progresses, the narrator advocates for sparing carrots and beets, metaphorically representing the larger message of not consuming any plants. The repeated phrase "don't stir fry by me" conveys the narrator's preference for abstaining from vegetable consumption. Through its humor and satire, "Veggicide" critiques the societal norms and beliefs surrounding food choices. It challenges the perception that a vegetarian or vegan diet is inherently superior or morally justifiable. The song encourages listeners to question the ethics of eating plants and the claimed health benefits of a vegetable-focused diet.
