Johnny Lyrics

[Verse 1: Serj Tankian]
Hello, my name is Johnny
Well, hello, my name is Johnny
I like to explain myself
And I like to complain in vain

[Pre-Chorus: Serj Tankian]
Sweet little boy–Johnny
Sweet Little boy–Johnny

[Chorus: Serj Tankian]
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me help you explain your mind
When I help you explain your mind

[Verse 2: Serj Tankian]
'Ello, my name is Roger
Well, hello, my name is Roger
I like to proclaim myself–a god
And lightly ordain myself


[Pre-Chorus: Serj Tankian]
Sweet little boy–Roger
Sweet little boy–Roger
[Chorus: Serj Tankian]
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me help you explain your mind
When I help you explain your mind
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me help you explain your mind
When I help you explain your mind


[Guitar Solo]
Johnny
Roger!
Johnny
(unintelligible)


[Pre-Chorus: Serj Tankian]
Sweet little boy–Johnny
Sweet little boy, oh no, it's Roger!


[Chorus: Serj Tankian]
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me help you explain your mind
When I help you explain your mind
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me show you the ways of mine
Let me help you explain your mind
When I help you explain your mind

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Genius Annotation

Johnny was the B-side of the “Chop Suey!” single.

While it is unknown what this song is about, it has been theorized that this song is about multiple personality disorder; Johnny being his normal self, while Roger is a narcissistic alter-ego.

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Recorded At
Cello Studios
Release Date
August 13, 2001
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