Manufactured Extinct
Cattle Decapitation Lyrics


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In the beginning of this, the anthropocene era
Life was pristine, resonating impact the instigator's arrival
Densely populating smashing biodiversity

Altered climate accelerating exacerbated by our human activities

We used it up, we wore it out, we made it do what we could have done without
Machines to make machines fabricating the end of all living things
Sacrificing all morality, the ends never justify the means

Technology defines the ages our human history burns its own pages

Under the sun and in the light of day we throw this all away
Instinctual devotion to annihilation
Eradication, mass predation manufactured extinction
The powers that be are you and me

These enemies of inconvenience undertakers

Entire species erased
Millions of acres defaced
Nonrenewable

Fuck this flesh
Curating distress
Composing our dirge
True nature emerged





Under the sun and in plain sight a tragedy has been designed
By hands of cultures intertwined in greed and cruel ways of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song are a commentary on the role of humanity in the destruction of the world and its wildlife. The song begins by referring to the "anthropocene," a term used to describe the current geological era characterized by the impact of human activities on the planet. It talks of how once the earth was pristine, but that all changed with the arrival of man. The population of humans rose rapidly, leading to the destruction of wildlife and biodiversity.


Furthermore, the accelerated climate change that resulted from human activities made the situation worse. The lyrics talk about how humans have exploited the planet's resources, in order to make machines that can fabricate the end of all living things. However, the song argues that sacrificing all morality, the ends never justify the means.


The chorus of the song is a call to arms that points out that the powers that be, are the people themselves. The songs' lyrics then go on to describe the devastation that mankind has caused on the environment and wildlife. The song ends by reminding the listeners, that the world was created to thrive, and it is only by changing our ways, that we can save it.


Line by Line Meaning

In the beginning of this, the anthropocene era
At the start of the era where human impact on Earth's ecosystems has become significant


Life was pristine, resonating impact the instigator's arrival
The presence of humans has disrupted the natural order of life on Earth


Densely populating smashing biodiversity
We are rapidly destroying the diversity of life on this planet by overpopulating and destroying habitats


Altered climate accelerating exacerbated by our human activities
Due to our actions, we are causing climate change to accelerate at an alarming rate


We used it up, we wore it out, we made it do what we could have done without
We have exploited natural resources recklessly, without any thought for future generations


Machines to make machines fabricating the end of all living things
Our need for technological advancement has led to the production of machines that are causing the destruction of life on Earth


Sacrificing all morality, the ends never justify the means
Our lack of ethics and morals is causing us to justify harmful actions in the name of progress, without regard for the consequences


Technology defines the ages our human history burns its own pages
Our history will be marked by the technological advancements that lead to our own destruction


Under the sun and in the light of day we throw this all away
We are blatantly disregarding the damage we are causing in broad daylight


Instinctual devotion to annihilation
Our inherent drive to destroy is overpowering rational thought and concern for the planet


Eradication, mass predation manufactured extinction
We are intentionally wiping out entire species through mass destruction and exploitation, pushing them towards extinction


The powers that be are you and me
We are all responsible for the state of the planet, as we are the ones in control of its destiny


These enemies of inconvenience undertakers
Those who resist change or inconvenience in order to protect the planet are viewed as adversaries to progress and are disregarded


Entire species erased
We are causing the complete loss of species from the planet due to our actions


Millions of acres defaced
We are leaving large areas of land desolate and destroyed


Nonrenewable
The natural resources we are exploiting are finite and cannot be replenished


Fuck this flesh
We are disregarding the value of all living beings, including human life


Curating distress
We are actively creating chaos and destruction through our actions


Composing our dirge
We are writing the song of our own demise through our destructive practices


True nature emerged
Our true nature as beings that cause destruction and harm is becoming more and more evident


Under the sun and in plain sight a tragedy has been designed
We are causing a catastrophic tragedy that is in plain view for all to see


By hands of cultures intertwined in greed and cruel ways of life
The culture we have created, which values greed and cruelty over sustainability and compassion, is causing our own destruction




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSH ELMORE, DEREK PAUL ENGEMANN, DAVID MCGRAW, TRAVIS RYAN

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Jared Fitzgerald

I seriously can not believe how far this band has come. They went from a generic death metal/grindcore band to a band that has solid song structure, musicality, and a uniqueness along with an identity. Don't think I know a band that has come farther than Cattle Decapitation.

Edoardo Casini

100% agree

Rian Vorster

And it makes sense.

Dickey7861

Those melodic vocals and those lows oh my god this is perfect!

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Delante Hicks

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BigSkrimp98

Possible dank stash material?

HarmonieNorm19

And these lyrics im dying....

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MaajkTarkir

''Under the sun and in the light of day we throw this all away
Instinctual devotion to annihilation
Eradication, mass predation - manufactured extinction
The powers that be are you and me''

That part blew me away. What a fucking beast he is, Travis.

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