Extinction
Last Of A Dying Breed Lyrics


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Removing innocence
This mask we wear
We were born to kill
And we live to hate everything
Breeding with flesh
And lacking in trust
I am this race, I am this goddamn fucking race
Infect this disease called humanity
With lies of hope giving them everything
Voice of God now we're calling them pope?
Slowly leading to our extinction
Extinction

If I was this earth I'd consume this fucking race
If I was the earth I'd consume this fucking place
Reducing the population
If Christ was real, if Christ was real he would be a man with the life of rats
No mercy

If God was real
This race would fucking cease
Receiving nothing but empty promises from people like you
You're all a fucking waste

Removing innocence
We wear under our masks
We were born to kill
And live to spill disease
Living just to hate
Breed with lust
Lack of trust
I am this race

Our efforts to repair ourselves are hopeless
We cannot undo what has now been done

We've opened the path to extinction
We're on our way to demise
We tread on the path to extinction
As we turn this world to hell

Burn in hell

Inducing chaos
Reaping a waste amongst this land




Our efforts are hopeless
We cannot fix this race

Overall Meaning

The song "Extinction" by Last Of A Dying Breed is a brutal reflection on the nature of humanity, as the lyrics delve into themes of violence, hatred, and the ultimate consequence of our actions. The opening lines, "Removing innocence, this mask we wear" suggest that our society is built on a foundation of deceit, where people hide their true nature behind a veneer of normalcy. The line "We were born to kill, and we live to hate everything" further emphasizes this point, highlighting the inherent brutality and aggression in human nature.


The song goes on to explore the destructive tendencies of humanity, with lines like "I am this race, I am this goddamn fucking race" pointing to our tribalistic and self-centered nature. The lyrics also suggest that humanity itself is a disease, infecting the world with our lies, our hope, and ultimately, our own destruction. The chorus, which repeats the word "extinction" over and over, drives this message home, as the song warns of the dire consequences of our actions.


Overall, "Extinction" is a powerful and disturbing song that asks some tough questions about humanity's place in the world. It's a call to action, a warning, and a condemnation all at once, asking us to take a hard look at ourselves and the damage we've done.


Line by Line Meaning

Removing innocence
Taking away the purity and naivety that once existed


This mask we wear
The facade we put up to hide our true intentions


We were born to kill
A natural instinct we have to take the lives of others


And we live to hate everything
Our existence is driven by animosity towards all things


Breeding with flesh
Reproducing with a focus on physical pleasure rather than emotional connection


And lacking in trust
A complete absence of faith in others


I am this race, I am this goddamn fucking race
Identifying oneself with the negative characteristics of humanity


Infect this disease called humanity
Spreading the negative and harmful aspects of our species


With lies of hope giving them everything
Giving false promises of a better future to keep people subdued


Voice of God now we're calling them pope?
Questioning the validity of religious authority


Slowly leading to our extinction
The inevitable downfall of our species due to our actions


If I was this earth I'd consume this fucking race
Expressing hatred and disgust for humanity


If I was the earth I'd consume this fucking place
Desiring the destruction of the entire planet


Reducing the population
Lowering the number of humans living


If Christ was real, if Christ was real he would be a man with the life of rats
Questioning the supposed altruism of religious figures


No mercy
A complete lack of sympathy or compassion


If God was real This race would fucking cease
Claiming that a just deity would have eradicated humanity


Receiving nothing but empty promises from people like you
Being offered hope and reassurance with no real plan for change


You're all a fucking waste
Believing all humans are worthless and expendable


Our efforts to repair ourselves are hopeless
Attempting to change the negative aspects of our species is a futile exercise


We cannot undo what has now been done
Actions taken in the past have resulted in an irreversible state of being


We've opened the path to extinction
The way we live and make decisions is leading us towards our own destruction


We're on our way to demise
Our fate has already been decided


We tread on the path to extinction
Continuing down the self-destructive path we have set for ourselves


As we turn this world to hell
Our actions have negative repercussions for the planet as a whole


Burn in hell
A strong expression of anger towards humanity and its actions


Inducing chaos
Creating disorder and confusion through our actions


Reaping a waste amongst this land
Destroying the planet and leaving nothing but devastation in our wake


Our efforts are hopeless
Attempting to rectify the damage caused by humanity is futile


We cannot fix this race
There is no hope for humanity to change its destructive ways




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BruTaL CooKiEz

Awesome stuff. Those guitar riffs are killer!

Boneless Water

The song does feel a bit rushed in certain parts, but the more I listen to it, the more I get used to the style of how they're doing things. LOVE the energy!

Big Black Sal

The guitars from 2:03-2:28 was so fucking brilliantly done, it was just amazing. It sounded like something you'd see in a horror movie where everything is black and white, and someone is just running from something in the complete darkness. I love it.

lecce236

Freakin killed it. Fantastic job

Bob Ferguson

I honestly like the Lucker Stomp. I think more deathcore vocalists should do it in memory of Mitch.

Nancy Reyes

breakdown is a killer, well done

kidcanada496

fucking dope, worth the wait

dannyphantom

yep i already like this! i can't wait for more!

Darrell Winter

I love me some death metal, but you just can't let loose and go mad to it. That's what deathcore is for.

DanAgainstTheWorld

Pure devasation. This Band is damn good.
But damn someone in this band has way to much money.

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