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being boiled
composer
Written by: Ware / Marsh / Oakey
publisher
℗ EMI/Virgin Music Ltd (2001 - 2017)
℗ BMG VM Music Ltd (2018 -)
background
Simple Minds recorded a cover of this early industrial classic by The Human League as part of the
Neon Lights project. It was recorded before April 2001 during the
album sessions but was always considered a bonus track.
Eagle released it as part of the the Dancing Barefoot EP. In
other territories, such as Canada and the USA, the EP wasn't released, so the song was eventually bundled with the album.
Remixers Phunk Investigation took on the song in 2019. Stripping it back to Jim's
vocals, they removed the song's signature spartan rhythm and minimal melody, creating a chilled out remix which had little to do with the original. Released
as Phunk Investigation and Vinjay featuring Jim Kerr, a series of digital EPs and lone tracks were released across 2019 and 2020, remixed by
contemporary artists.
lyrics
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Listen to the voice of Buddha,
Saying stop your sericulture.
Little people like your offspring,
Boiled alive for some God's 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.
Listen to the voice of Buddha,
Saying stop your sericulture.
Who cares for the little children?
You may slice with no conviction.
Blind revenge on a blameless victim.
Listen to the voice of Buddha.
Listen to the voice of Buddha.
Listen to the voice of Buddha.
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discography
Single Version (3:50)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
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Radio Edit / Original Mix (4:30)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation
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Original Peter Hook Mix (4:30)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation
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Hinca Mix (5:42)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Hinca
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Francesco Ferraro Remix (6:46)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Francesco Ferraro
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Red Joint Remix Edit (2:12)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Red Joint
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Red Joint Remix (5:42)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Red Joint
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Lutzenhouse Remix (6:45)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Lutzenhouse
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Lutzenhouse Ibiza Super Dub (6:12)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Lutzenhouse
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Chris Maico Schmidt Remix (7:10)
Producer: Simple Minds and
Gordon Goudie
Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Remixed by: Phunk Investigation and Chris Maico
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