Discography:
- Demo Tape (2005)
- Extortion 7”/CD (2005)
- Degenerate LP/CD (Deep Six/Common Bond, 2006)
- Control 7”/CD (Deep Six/Trial and Error, 2007)
- Sick LP/CD (Common Bond, 2008)
- Split w/ Rupture 5" (2008)
- Split w/ Agents of Abhorrence 7" (Deep Six, 2008)
- Terminal Cancer EP (Shortfuse, 2009)
- Split w/ Septic Surge 7" (RSR, 2009)
- Split w/ Jed Whitey 7" (Distort, 2009)
- Loose Screws 10"/CD (Resist, 2010)
- Split w/ Completed Exposition 7" (RSR, 2010)
- Get Fucked 5" (RSR, 2011)
Official Website: www.myspace.com/extortionextortion
Degenerate
Extortion Lyrics
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Get outta the way he hits like a bus
Better watch your fucking back
'Cos hes a DEGENERATE
A family man, kids raised by the belt
By a dad who can hardly look after himself
Better watch your fucking back
Cigarette burns, constantly drunk
Missing teeth, like father, like son
DEGENERATE
DEGENERATE
He can hardly speak, his eyes are dull
Less a man more an animal
The lyrics of "Degenerate" by Extortion highlight and condemn societal norms and practices that lead to the creation of people who are despicable in their behavior and actions. Extortion takes a critical look at the character of individuals who are products of that environment. The song opens with the lines, "A fucking ape, he walks among us, get outta the way, he hits like a bus." The line implies that the subject of this song is devoid of any human-like qualities and is aggressive and animal-like.
The song's chorus, "Better watch your fucking back, 'cos he's a DEGENERATE," emphasizes that the subject is a physical threat, and there could be potential harm for anyone who crosses his path. Later in the song, the lyrics shift towards revealing the subject's troubled childhood and familial situation. The lines "A family man, kids raised by the belt, By a dad who can hardly look after himself," suggest that the subject's upbringing and parents' actions have led to his degenerate behavior.
Extortion's "Degenerate" is a commentary on the societal problems that create and perpetuate people's negative characteristics, which the chorus refers to as degeneracy.
Line by Line Meaning
A fucking ape, he walks among us
He is compared to an ape since his violent nature resembles that of a wild animal
Get outta the way he hits like a bus
He has extreme strength and can cause serious physical harm
Better watch your fucking back
He is not to be trusted, and people should be cautious around him
'Cos hes a DEGENERATE
He is a person who has declined morally, intellectually, or physically
A family man, kids raised by the belt
He is a father, but he is abusive towards his children and uses violence as a means of discipline
By a dad who can hardly look after himself
He is incapable of taking care of himself, let alone his children
Cigarette burns, constantly drunk
He has substance abuse issues and self-destructive habits
Missing teeth, like father, like son
He and his offspring share physical characteristics associated with poor health and hygiene
DEGENERATE
He embodies the negative traits associated with someone who has declined in various aspects
DEGENERATE
He displays such traits without shame or an intention to change for the better
He can hardly speak, his eyes are dull
His appearance and behavior suggest he is intellectually deficient and has limited cognitive and social skills
Less a man more an animal
He is comparable to a non-human creature because of his crude, violent, and unrefined behavior
Writer(s): rohan harrison, rhys davies, jay kinkade, dan maynard
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VRGalaxy_762
I aggressively iron my shirt to this
@Korpsaws
The funniest goddamn comment I ever read
@Cyber_Noot
Dude I've been to your house while you sleep, your laundry is impeccable.
@jason11801
PlayStation for life🤘
@calu_cifer
Coisa linda!
Inspiração
*hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
@MatthewOceanXVX
Where the fuck has Extortion been my whole life?!?! I saw Napalm Death 2 days ago and the vocalist Barney had an Extortion shirt on. I can see why.
@scrapdealer06
I bought this awesome lp last week
@russianmaniac3125
Hell yeah! I dig this its brutal and awesome!
@scrapdealer06
.....Funcking Awesome.....
@krystalsefff
No shit an album released in 2006 will be more aggressive than something from 20 years ago.