The song uses pigs as a metaphor for different social classes:
: The track prominently features pig grunting noises , which were assembled from an archive tape titled Animals and Bees in the Abbey Road library. Famous Lyrics Piggies (Remastered 2009)
: Described as "crawling in the dirt," representing those for whom "life is getting worse". The song uses pigs as a metaphor for
: It features a distinctive Baroque-style harpsichord arrangement and string overdubs, creating a humorous contrast with the biting lyrics. Piggies (Remastered 2009)