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"Crush 'Em" ( sample (help·info)) is a song by heavy metal band Megadeth and the lead single from their eighth studio album, Risk. It first appeared on the soundtrack to Universal Soldier: The Return in July 1999 and debuted as the third most added track on alternative rock stations on July 5. Intended as a hockey anthem, "Crush 'Em" has become associated with sporting events and was heavily promoted by World Championship Wrestling. The 2004 remastered edition of Risk includes the bonus track "Crush 'Em" (Jock Mix).
Like many tracks on Risk, "Crush 'Em" is a prime example of Megadeth's musical experimentation of the 1990s. It begins with an ominous techno beat (removed on the remaster) and disco bass line. This is soon followed by funk guitar riffs in between sets of lyrics. The song eventually culminates into a heavy metal pre-chorus and finally with chants of "Crush! ...Crush 'em!" As track #4 on Risk, it is preluded by "Enter the Arena," which foreshadows the chorus guitar riff and crowd chanting of "Crush 'Em." Regarding the song's style, frontman Dave Mustaine told MTV News, "We're going into an arena we've never been in before." He added, "I think the best part about it is, it's a good ass-whuppin' song. . . It's the kind of song I would imagine wanting to hear while I was beating somebody senseless."
Send in the goon sqaud
It's getting out of hand
They're marching all over
Our Promised land
They've got dogs on bits of rope
And bits of rope for hair
I've seen them on the corner
Drinking flat cider
They're raved out right on fortunate sons
a hooligan element spoils it for the genious ones
You've gotta Crush Em, Crush Em, Crush Em like ants,
You've gotta crush em like ants
So wheres your home now
And wheres your pride
You've liberated nothing
But we're still on your side
David meets goliath
For another round
Black flags are flying
Theres bodies on the ground
They're raved out right on fortunate sons
a hooligan element spoils it for the genious ones
You've gotta Crush Em, Crush Em, Crush Em like ants,
You've gotta crush em like ants
Drinking from the poison pool
Divide and conquer divide and rule
The acid rain it may be stinging
But i dont hear no fat lady singing
Sitting in the road now
You're swinging from the trees
Harassing bastards hunting foxes
Saving birds and bees
If your life is boring
Give it a second chance
Work is a four letter word
So give it up and dance
They're raved out right on fortunate sons
a hooligan element spoils it for the genious ones
You've gotta Crush Em, Crush Em, Crush Em like ants,