Pain is pain.

We designate our higher rank,
Then subjugate those of a lesser state.
We construct the definitions
To reinforce our dominant positions
And now that we ve established us and them,
We feel a peace of mind. Similarities?
Coincidence, dismissed; all doubts are set aside.

But don t look in the mirror you may not like what you find cause when the doubts return you ll see that being human doesn t mean we have the right to do whatever the fuck we please.

Is it lack of compassion, or a love of control?
Dare I speculate? Do I want to know?
I renounce that mindset;
I offer my respect
To the non-human animals I share this earth with.

Their existence is not defined by our status in comparison.
They re so much more than biological instruments.

Pain is pain across the board.
Your rationalizations hold no more.
Superior to what!?
So as long as you maintain your present course,
That train of thought let me tell you that
I ll live my life resisting as long
As you keep riding that train of thought.