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Pigs (Three Different Ones)

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"Pigs (Three Different Ones)" appears as a track on Pink Floyd's tenth studio album titled Animals, which was released in 1977. The song is one of three major compositional sections that structure the album, alongside "Dogs" and "Sheep."

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The song uses pigs as symbolic representations of individuals occupying the highest tiers of social hierarchy—those possessing significant wealth and influence. These figures are portrayed as manipulating broader society and fostering competitive, ruthless behavior among the general population in order to preserve their own dominance.