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System of the DownQuotes:
My c*ck is much bigger than yours! - Daron Malakian (2005) Submitted by: Mellor, P
| Why dont Presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor? BYOB - performed by System of a Down (2005) Submitted by: Mellor, P
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Band Name Origins:
- "the system fell down" is a colloquial euphemism for electoral fraud. Submitted by: Bird Sancho
- I read Malakian (Vocals, guitar) were originally in a band called Soil. They joined up with their friend Shavo Odadjian (bass), and drummer Andy (sorry I forget his last name). Daron wrote a poem called "Victims of a Down", but Serj felt System was a more powerful word, and the others agreed. John Dolmayan replaced Andy as the drummer, I believe in 1997, two years after the band was started. Submitted by: SOADfan
Stupid Band Names:
- Sounds as if they're saying the system has failed...In that case, why not call the band System Failure? Submitted by: GlamRockNinjaLord
- What the hell is "a Down"? Must be something really complicated if it needs a whole system! Plus, I can't help thinking of the name as "Syndrome of a Down", like Down Syndrome, and if I were in a band, I would make sure our name didn't so easily call to mind mental retardation! Submitted by: Kath
New Career:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Solo Album "Elect the Dead"" | System of a down is on a short break due to them wanting to do their own little project. SOAD will be back together in a few years is what they said. But Serj's solo album kicks ass. - Nardulli |
Better Off Solo?:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Serj Tankian" | "This might sound lame, but I actually think that Serj is neither better nor worse after leaving SOAD. I think SOAD, Scars On Broadway ("System" guitarist Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan) and solo Serj are equally good!" | - Jonathan S. |
Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "CUBErt" | Humans everywhere, canned Cliche people, organs rare Humans everywhere, canned Cliche people cannot DARE! [Note: According to their self-titled album's back cover, the song's title is SUPPOSED to be "Cube" followed by the sign for pi (π). However, since Greek letters can't be typed on a computer, other places usually have it listed as "CUBErt"] - Jonathan S. |
| "Chic'N'Stu" | "What a splendid pie!/Pizza pizza pie!/Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy!"...."Need, therapy, therapy/Advertising causes need!" Explanation of title taken from Wikipedia: The song is named for Chick Hearn and Stu Lantz, the Los Angeles Lakers broadcasters. The first lyric "[This] ballgame's in the refrigerator" refers to what Hearn said when the Los Angeles Lakers were in control during the game. - Jonathan S. |
| "X" | We don't need to multiply. - Jonathan S. |
| "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song" | There's so many repeated lines....Probably something like "Don't eat the fish," "Killers never hurt feelings" or "Gonnorhea gorgonzola." - Jonathan S. |
| "Question!" | Do we, do we know, when we fly/When we, when we go, do we die? - Jonathan S. |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Syndrome of a Down | As in Down syndrome | Winter Pepper |
| System Failure | What the name seems to imply. | Alex |
| System Of An Up | Goes the other way! | ricky |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Beer)" | "B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Bombs)" | Rock Maninoff |
| "Flounce" | "Bounce" | Regina Haniger |
| "Bounds" | "Bounce" | Regina Haniger |
| "Trounce" | "Bounce" | Regina Haniger |
| "Salinity Of Obscene Tea" | "Vicinity Of Obscenity" | Sara Nicholas |
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Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Deer Dance," | Can deer really dance!? I'd like to see one try! | Chowder |
| "Kill Rock And Roll," | Rock And Roll was never alive. | GlamRockNinjaLord |
| "Sad Statue," | Must be the statue of Abraham Lincoln | Isac |
| "Sad Statue," | Statues cannot be sad for they are emotionless | Guest |
| "She's Like Heroin," | She can be injected into a vein? | agent nerve |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "Jump," Van Halen | "Bounce," System Of A Down | |
| "What Do I Have To Do?," Stabbing Westward | "Bounce," System Of A Down | |
| "Movies," Alien Ant Farm | "Psycho," System Of A Down | |
| "Rock And Roll Band," Boston | "X," System Of A Down | |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Ounce" originally "Bounce"
Mitch
"Prison Son" originally "Prison Song"
Well, those jailbird dudes do get up to a lot...
Sara Nicholas
"Chop Sue" originally "Chop Suey"
Jane Farnsworth
"Violet Pornography" originally "Violent Pornography"
Pam Tabor
"Hop Suey" originally "Chop Suey"
Pam Tabor
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Sad Stature" originally "Sad Statue"
Yes, I'm short!
Crusty Alley
"Needless" originally "Needles"
That goes for SOAD's language!!
Jonaphantom
"Gwar?" originally "War?"
We don't speak anymore of Gwar? Why not?
Josh
"Sad Statute" originally "Sad Statue"
Yvonne Sindri
"Sand Statue" originally "Sad Statue"
Yvonne Sindri
Change a Letter:
"Lost In Bollywood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Carolyn Morgenstern
"Lost In Dollywood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Carolyn Morgenstern
"Lost On Hollywood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Carolyn Morgenstern
"Most In Hollywood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Carolyn Morgenstern
"List In Hollywood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Carolyn Morgenstern
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Chop Suey" | "Hong Kong Phooey" | Van S A'Parody |
| "Chop Suey!" | "Gates Suey!" | AranJutan |
| "Psycho" | "Warped" | Duc4AmIRight |
| "Chop Suey" | "Hong Kong Phooey" | Grandpa |
| "Chop Suey" | "Hong Kong Phooey" | Rik Goldsmith |
| "B.Y.O.B" | "WAFD" | Darius Whitehead |
| "Chop Suey!" | "School Project" | Luis Matias |
| "Aerials" | "Ariel" | Blaydeman |
| "B.Y.O.B." | "(Fourth of) J.U.L.Y." | Abbott Skelding |
| "Innervision" | "Indecision" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Mind | Child Abuse | SpiderSkull98 |
| Lost In Hollywood | California Maps | Nightshadowliver |
| Bounce | Endurex Condoms | CoNsUeLa |
| B.Y.O.B | Dance Club | bondage...james bondage |
| Chop Suey | Japanese Restaurant | Andrew Darwitan |
| There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Toxicity | Greenpeace | Kerry |
| Suite-Pee | Toilets of The World | Glenn Roussaeu |
| Sugar | Drug Rehabilitation Centre | Chris |
| Toxicity | Nuclear Power Plant | boo |
| B.Y.O.B. | Airport Service | brainstem |
| There are additional on hold music ideas available. | ||
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Sing For Liberty All That Remains | Sad Statue System of a Down | Sing For the Sad Statue of Liberty | Garrison |
| Hope Is... Killswitch Engage | Lost In Hollywood System Of A Down | Hope Is Lost In Hollywood Works equally well for 'Answers to songs.' | Jonathan S. |
| Lost In The Supermarket The Clash | Lost In Hollywood System Of A Down | Lost In The Hollywood Supermarket | Josh |
| The Guns Of Love Disastrous The Smashing Pumpkins | Nuguns System Of A Down | The Nuguns Of Love Disastrous | Josh |
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If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Theory Of A System Of A Deadman Down
Theory Of A Deadman combined with System Of A Down
Submitted By: Gretchen Wieners
Little System Of A Big Downtown
Little Big Town combined with System Of A Down
Submitted By: Gretchen Wieners
Innerpartysystem Of A Down
Innerpartysystem combined with System Of A Down
Maybe the "American Trash" is watching "Violent Pornography"?
Submitted By: Jonathan S.
Tony Orlando and System of a Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn combined with System of a Down
Submitted By: Disco Verite
There are additional System Of A Down Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"Radio/Video"
Misheard Lyrics: Sweeter than any leafs and
Original Lyrics: With Danny and Lisa
| "Sugar"
Misheard Lyrics: Let your mother crave
Original Lyrics: Let your mother pray
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"Radio/Video"
Misheard Lyrics: Sweeter than any leafs and
Original Lyrics: With Danny and Lisa.
| "Vicinity of Obscenity"
Misheard Lyrics: Is there a perfecting hoe in you, baby?
Original Lyrics: Is there a perfect way of holding you, baby?
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Violent Pornography"
Misheard Lyrics: Ba ba bisque ga betchoos ga bisque ga bet you didn't know hoo hoo.
Original Lyrics: It's a non-stop disco
Betcha it's Nabisco, betcha didn't know. |
Story about this misheard lyric by: Xeno Still what I hear when he sings |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"B.Y.O.B."
Better Lyrics:
Where is Doctor Who?
Where is Doctor Who?
Why do the Daleks start a war?
What do they want to kill you for?
Why do the daleks go to war?
Pilot your TARDIS, shut the door!
Where is Doctor Who?
Why do the Daleks start a war?
What do they want to kill you for?
Why do the daleks go to war?
Pilot your TARDIS, shut the door!
Original Lyrics:
Where the f--- are you?
Where the f--- are you?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Where the f--- are you?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"Shimmy"
Better Lyrics:
Killing, Killing
Killing till the break of dawn, yeah!
Killing till the break of dawn, yeah!
Original Lyrics:
Shimmy, Shimmy
Shimmy till the break of dawn, yeah!
Shimmy till the break of dawn, yeah!
Submitted by: Lo And Beheld
"BYOB"
Better Lyrics:
Everybody better give me money or they're going to die
If they have a reason they better let me know why
If they have a reason they better let me know why
Original Lyrics:
Everybody going to the party have a real good time
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine
Submitted by: Zaditton
Funniest Song Lyrics:
"Bounce"
The Funny Lyrics: I brought my pogo stick
Just to show her a trick She had so many friends! Why They're Funny: It is even funnier when you're listening. This music is hilarious! Self-explanatory; just listen!
Submitted by: Vanita
| "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song"
The Funny Lyrics: There's nothing wrong with me
there's something wrong with you there's something wrong with me i hope your stepson doesn't eat the fish when we're crying our next fix. Why They're Funny: Notice the first and third lines... ...Serj contradicts himself
Submitted by: Jeremy
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Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"Prison Song "
The Repetitive Lyrics: Following the rights movements, you clamped down with your iron fists
Drugs became conveniently available for all the kids [repeat] [later] They're tryna build a prison They're tryna build a prison etc. Another prison system Another prison system Another prison system For you and me Minor drug offenders fill your prisons, you don't even flinch All our taxes paying for your wars against the new non-rich [repeat] Why They're Repetitive: Most of the song is repetitive. The chorus is the worst though.
Submitted by: Katy
| "Darts"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Art thou not human man
Why They're Repetitive: 8 times in a row
Submitted by: Spiderskull98
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"Toxicity"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: When I became the sun,
I shone life into the man's hearts. Why They're Nonsensical: Serj, NO ONE can EVER become the sun - nor can one shine life (literally, that is) into anyone's heart.
Submitted by: Chowder
| "Science"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Science has failed our world!
Science has failed our Mother Earth! Why They're Nonsensical: Science has been apparently successful in many things in our world - including changes to Mother Earth (some for better and some for worse).
Submitted by: Chowder
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Insincere Song Lyrics:
"Toxicity"
The Insincere Lyrics: When i became the sun, i shane life into the man's hearts
Why They're Insincere: ???
Submitted by: Sdikblack
| "Toxicity"
The Insincere Lyrics: When i became the sun, i shane life into the man's hearts
Why They're Insincere: ???
Submitted by: Sdikblack
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Inappropriate Song Lyrics:
"B.Y.O.B"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth
Why They're Inappropriate: he's saying the government is only feeding the poor scraps of information, most of which is not true, and then sending them off to fight for them.
Submitted by: simone
| "B.Y.O.B."
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Still you feed us lies from the table cloth
Why They're Inappropriate: Sonikal thought that the use of the word 'tablecloth' was inappropriate in B.Y.O.B. Since the song is talking about war, I would guess that the line means that the government, in lieu of feeding and helping the poor, lies to them and sends them to war. And, by the way, B.Y.O.B. stands for Bring Your Own Bomb.
Submitted by: Petey
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Dirty Song Lyrics:
"Suite-Pee"
The Dirty Lyrics: Lie naked on the floor
Why They're Dirty: Serj is telling the woman to have sex on the floor
Submitted by: SpiderSkull98
| "Vincinity Of Obscenity"
The Dirty Lyrics: Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Banana Terracota pie
Why They're Dirty: "Banana" is refering to "penis" and "Terracota pie" is refering to "vagina".
Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Old School Hollywood"
The Lyrics: Jack Geraldi's ten feet tall
Who They Mention: Jack Geraldi
Submitted by: SO(A)D (H)EAD
| "Old School Hollywood"
The Lyrics: Tony Danza cuts in line
Who They Mention: Tony Danza
Submitted by: Ken
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Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"Violent Pornography"
The Lyrics: It's a non-stop disco
Bet you it's Nabisco Product Brand Name: Nabisco
Submitted by: newrock
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"Mr. Jack"
Opening Lines: Hey, Mr. Jack, is that the mouthwash in your eyes?
Comments: Good music. I reccomend listening to it.
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
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Boasting in Song Lyrics:
"Prison Song"
The Boasting Lyrics: I buy my crack,
I smack my b**** Right here in Hollywood Comments: Daron (guitarist) is just trying to sound cool
Submitted by: Spiderskull98
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Song Title Space Change:
"Lost In Holly Wood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Submitted by: Tess O. Gosset
"At Tack" originally "Attack"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Toxic City" originally "Toxicity"
Submitted by: Lizzie
Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:
"Aerials"
The Lyrics: 'Cause we are the ones that wanna play...
We are the ones that wanna choose... Why: Both the "that"s should be "who"s, as things and animals, not people, are referred to as "that", Serj. It's not likely that this is sung from the point of view of birds or dogs. Then, the "that" would be correct.
Submitted by: MO
| "Toxicity"
The Lyrics: When I became the sun,
I shone life into the man's hearts. Why: The word "man" is in singular form; everyone knows that every man (or woman, or child) only has ONE heart. (Which also makes this line in the song nonsensical - and literally impossible.)
Submitted by: Chowder
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Band Name Anagrams:
Fast Newsy Doom Submitted by: Hannah Bullecter
Yet S.M.S. Of A Down Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
Soft Women Days Submitted by: Frez
Really describes the band (potential flamebait!)
Dynamo of Stews Submitted by: Josh
Fast New Sodomy Submitted by: Sharon Britt
Song Title Anagrams:
"Still On Holy Wood" originally "Lost In Hollywood"
Submitted by: Hilary Nevis
"Dancer Dee" originally "Deer Dance"
Submitted by: Karen Smith
"Caned Reed" originally "Deer Dance"
Submitted by: Karen Smith
"She's In Like Hero" originally "She's Like Heroin"
Submitted by: Karen Smith
"Shines Like Hero" originally "She's Like Heroin"
Submitted by: Karen Smith
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Deer Dance"
The Lyrics: Beyond the Staples Center,
you can see America Why: Staples Center, the arena used by three professional sports teams, the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, and the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, and America (which does not need explanation)
Submitted by: JeReMy
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Songs That Are Banned:
"Chop Suey!"
Banned after 9/11.
Submitted by: Beth
"Boom!"
Banned by MTV because it consisted of demonstration against the Iraq War.
Submitted by: dxman
Super Long Pop Songs:
"Mind" Length: 6:16
Their longest
Submitted by: SpiderSkull98
Super Short Pop Songs:
"Bubbles" Length: 1:57
Track 3 off 'Steal This Album!'
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"Cubeπ" Length: 1:49
Track 11 from their 1998 self-titled debut.
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"Bubbles" Length: 1:57
High-energy third track from 2002's 'Steal This Album!'
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"36" Length: :46 seconds
Submitted by: Badgerman
"36" Length: 0:46
Will you live at your own pace? - Track 9 off 'Steal This Album!'
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
There are additional Super Short Pop Songs available.
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Jr. Mack" originally "Mr. Jack"
Yep, McDonald has a kid
Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
"Sop Chewy!" originally "Chop Suey!"
Submitted by: Lizzie
Names as a Word Bank:
So, Toad Met Don On Test Stem Yow Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
Song Lawsuits:
"Chop Seuy!"
At the beggining of the song,a echo-y Serj will say "We're rolling"Suicide",which was actully the working title of the song at the time(But you will only here it on the vinal LP version)
Submitted by: Glenn rousseau
Lyrics Spoonerisms:
"Thetawaves"
The Lyrics: Leaving the senses to fend for themselves
Why: Leaving the fences to send for themselves
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
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Lyrics Alliteration:
"Mind"
The Lyrics: Mutally, Mentally, Molested children of a Mother
Why: 4xM
Submitted by: SpiderSkull98
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Band Name Spoonerisms:
Doused 'Em Of A Sin originally "System Of A Down"
Submitted by: Flora Rolf
Distance of a Sound originally "System of a Down"
Submitted by: Dongquan
Hidden Tracks:
"ARTO"
Directly after Aerials ends
Submitted by: Jim
Hidden Messages:
"Mr. Jack"
At the start of the 2nd verse, you can hear a faint "Hey" after Serj says "Hey, Mr. Jack".
Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"Their ethnicity and their activism"
They're all Armenian, and many of their songs have references to certain important events in Armenian history, especially the genocide. They are also known for trying to raise awareness of such issues.
Submitted by: Ra'akone
Music With a Warning Label:
"Steal This Album!"
There should be a warning that reads, "If you steal this album, good luck getting away with it!"
Submitted by: Travis
Products Bands Should Endorse Based on Their Name:
Windows PC
Think about it.
Submitted by: Buddy
Bad Ringtone Choices:
"Mr. Jack"
The Lyrics: F*** you, pig.
Why: Not good if you are pulled over.
Submitted by: JeReMy
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