 Genius Lyrics
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System Of A Down – Nüguns
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“Nüguns” is an allegorical reference to wider political corruption, implying the government sells the American military and funds to the highest bidder. America is referred to as “
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System Of A Down – Ego Brain
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Man made shame
This line is the crux of the whole song. It states that humanity as a collective clings to the Ego, believing it to be as real as the source, to our own detriment
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System Of A Down – Defy You
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The album Toxicity II was leaked before Steal This Album! was released, leading to some changes. “Defy You” is the Toxicity II version of “Nüguns,” which made it into the 2002
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8-Bit Arcade – DDevil (8-Bit System of a Down Emulation)
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[Instrumental]
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System Of A Down – 36
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“36” is named so because it is SOAD’S 36th track on their entire discography. Also, on the leaked version of Steal this Album! (called Toxicity II), this track was originally
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System Of A Down – Innervision
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“Innervision” is a melodic but aggressive track in which Serj Tankian appears to look inward whilst searching for the answers to life and the universe. The bridge is indicative of
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System Of A Down – Chic 'N' Stu
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Now this is how you start an album, especially one titled Steal This Album. It’s like a jab at modern-day consumerism, especially with a chorus that houses this message:
Need
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System Of A Down – Streamline
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[Intro: Serj Tankian] / I wasn't there for you / I wasn't there for you / [Verse 1: Serj Tankian] / I know weather's gonna be fine / But I can't see you 'cross the streamline / My
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System Of A Down – I-E-A-I-A-I-O
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“I-E-A-I-A-I-O” talks about the independence of the United States of America in the System’s style, with sexual tongue twisters, movie references and codes. This song is played in
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System Of A Down – Boom!
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“Boom!” is anti-war and directly related to the declaration of war with Iraq. The video clip was directed by Michael Moore and shows footage of the largest protest in the world
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System Of A Down – Roulette
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This song’s composition is very atypical for a SOAD song; definitely not metal, and hardly rock. Additionally, the lyrics are considerably more literal (less Dadaist) than the rest
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System Of A Down – Fuck the System
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If the title of the song wasn’t clue enough; this song is just a big fuck you to the system.
A lot of the band’s personal work goes toward preventing/spreading awareness of war
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System Of A Down – Highway Song
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[Verse 1: Serj Tankian] / I need, I feel, a love, you love to love the fear / I never want to be alone, I've forgotten to / The road keeps moving the clouds, the clouds become
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System Of A Down – Thetawaves
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System of a Down has two demo versions of “Thetawaves,” both in Toxicity II, by the names of “Waiting For You (Version 1)” and “Waiting For You (Version 2).”
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System Of A Down – Pictures
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[Verse 1: Serj Tankian] / Flaunt your will at every wheel / Perish it, your chocolate soul / Cobblestones under your wheels / [Chorus: Serj Tankian & Daron Malakian] / I got
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System Of A Down (Ft. Arto Tunçboyacıyan) – Bubbles
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“Bubbles” uses a prolonged metaphor of life as a ‘bubble jungle’, which could mean a plethora of things, but the pairing of fish would suggest that it’s describing the ocean. The
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System Of A Down – A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)
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“A.D.D” is also a disorder known as Attention Deficit Disorder. The disorder can cause absent-mindedness, difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, or the combination of all three (plus
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System Of A Down – Mr. Jack
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“Mr. Jack” talks about living within a corrupt police state where those in authority can arrest and condemn whoever they please. System of a Down, in its first demo tape, released
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Serj Tankian's 'Elasticity' EP
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Hey everyone! So today, Serj Tankian dropped his not-very-long awaited solo EP ‘Elasticity’, which he described as unfinished SOAD tracks that he revamped for his own solo output. So, if you haven’t checked it out yet, go ahead! It’s only five songs and roughly twenty minutes. If you have listened to it, what do you thought about it?
Personally, I liked the EP! I can’t really say anything bad about it. It’s just five songs of what Serj has been doing for the past few years. ‘Your Mom’ is a really standout song, despite its immature title. ‘How Many Times’ and ‘Rumi’ are more ballad-like songs. The title track, as well as ‘Electric Yerevan’ are really bouncy, with that typical Serj energy. Is this anything new for Serj? Not really. Will it draw new fans, or maybe change a hater’s mind? Also not really. This EP is just five really good songs, and I’m fine with that.
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