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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dave Ellefson
Dave Ellefson
Background Vocals
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine
Lead Vocals
Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman
Guitar
Nick Menza
Nick Menza
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Nick Menza
Nick Menza
Lyrics
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine
Songwriter
Dave Ellefson
Dave Ellefson
Lyrics
Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Fred Kelly, Jr.
Fred Kelly, Jr.
Assistant Recording Engineer
Max Norman
Max Norman
Producer
Micajah Ryan
Micajah Ryan
Assistant Recording Engineer
Lance Dean
Lance Dean
Assistant Recording Engineer
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine
Producer
Ralph Patlan
Ralph Patlan
Mixing Engineer
Tom Baker
Tom Baker
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Endangered species, caged in fright
Shot in cold blood, no chance to fight
The stage is set, now pay the price
An ego boost, don't think twice
Technology, the battle's unfair
You pull the trigger without a care
Squeeze the trigger that makes you 'Man'
Pseudo-safari, the hunt is canned
The hunt is canned
[Chorus]
All are gone, all but one
No contest, nowhere to run
No more left, only one
This is it, this is the Countdown to Extinction
[Verse 2]
Tell the truth, you wouldn't dare
The skin and trophy, oh so rare
Silence speaks louder than words
Ignore the guilt and take your turn
Liars' anagram is "lairs"
Man you were never even there
Killed a few feet from the cages
Point blank, you're so courageous
So courageous
[Chorus]
All are gone, all but one
No contest, nowhere to run
No more left, only one
This is it, this is the Countdown to Extinction
[Instrumental]
Solo: Mustaine & Friedman
[Chorus]
Countdown to Extinction
Written by: Dave Ellefson, Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, Nick Menza

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