Man Kills Mankind
Testament · Dark Roots Of Earth [2012]
Long befor the curtain call
The dregs they had been cast
Many screams and twisted dreams
Flames lead to the throne
Winds of change, keeps you searching for the truth
Sea of rage, slowly drowning wasted youth
Some poeple live to lie
Some poeple don't
Some poeple turn there Cheek, while others hate!
Don't ask why....
The broken world spins too slow, bitterness tasts sweet
Many paths, invoking wrath
The wolfs have stole the crown
Winds of change, keeps you searching for the truth
Sea of rage, slowly drowning wasted youth
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Overfed swine you keep choking and choking...
[Alex solo]
Some poeple live to lie
Some poeple don't
Some poeple are born to die
Some poeple won't
Some poeple are well-to-do
Some poele ain't
Some poeple turn there Cheek, while others hate!
Don't ask why....
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine, overfed swine,
You keep choking and choking...
[Eric outro harmony theme]
The dregs they had been cast
Many screams and twisted dreams
Flames lead to the throne
Winds of change, keeps you searching for the truth
Sea of rage, slowly drowning wasted youth
Some poeple live to lie
Some poeple don't
Some poeple turn there Cheek, while others hate!
Don't ask why....
The broken world spins too slow, bitterness tasts sweet
Many paths, invoking wrath
The wolfs have stole the crown
Winds of change, keeps you searching for the truth
Sea of rage, slowly drowning wasted youth
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Overfed swine you keep choking and choking...
[Alex solo]
Some poeple live to lie
Some poeple don't
Some poeple are born to die
Some poeple won't
Some poeple are well-to-do
Some poele ain't
Some poeple turn there Cheek, while others hate!
Don't ask why....
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Man kills mankind
Feeding the greed of the overfed swine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine
Man kills mankind
Again and again you choke on the vine, overfed swine,
You keep choking and choking...
[Eric outro harmony theme]
Man Kills Mankind
Man Kills Mankind stands as a defining track on Testament's 2012 album, Dark Roots of Earth. This recording captures the band's signature thrash metal intensity while showcasing the refined production values that marked their reunion era. The song exemplifies the group's ability to blend aggressive riffs with melodic sensibilities, a hallmark of their extensive discography. As part of an album that revitalized their career, the track demonstrates the enduring power of their songwriting and instrumental prowess. It remains a significant song in their catalogue, reflecting the high-energy performance style that has sustained their influence within the heavy metal genre for decades.