One of the major influences of hard rock is blues music. American and British rock bands began to modify rock and roll, adding to the standard genre harder sounds, heavier guitar riffs, bombastic drumming and louder vocals. This sound created the basis for hard rock. Early forms of hard rock can be heard in the songs "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks (1964), "My Generation" by The Who (1965), "Helter Skelter" by The Beatles (1968), and "I Feel Free" by Cream (1966).
Hard rock emerged with groups of the late-1960s, such as The Who, Deep Purple, Iron Butterfly, Blue Cheer and Led Zeppelin who mixed the music of early rock bands with a more hard-edged form of blues rock and acid rock. Deep Purple helped pioneer the hard rock genre with the albums Shades of Deep Purple (1968), The Book of Taliesyn (1968), and Deep Purple (1969), but they made their big break with their fourth and distinctively heavier album, In Rock (1970). Led Zeppelin's eponymous first album, Led Zeppelin (1969), and The Who's Live at Leeds (1970), are examples of music from the beginning of the hard rock genre. The blues origins of the albums are clear, and a few songs by well-known blues artists are adapted or covered within them.
Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin's second album, was a watershed moment for the identity of hard rock, proving more popular than their third album Led Zeppelin III (1970). While the heavy aspects of their music remained, Led Zeppelin III was more folk rock-oriented than their second. 1971 saw [The Who release their highly-acclaimed album Who's Next.
Black Sabbath's first two albums, both released in 1970, are considered as important as any in launching hard rock into the mainstream.
Deep Purple's transformation of hard rock continued in 1972 with their album Machine Head, considered one of the first heavy metal albums, although some band members shunned that label. Two songs from Machine Head had great success: "Highway Star" and "Smoke on the Water." The latter song's main riff made it, for many, the "signature" Deep Purple song. Nazareth, a band out of Scotland, provided a blend of hard rock which commercialised the genre further with their best selling album, Hair of the Dog, which in turn, influenced numerous other bands. Free released their signature song "All Right Now", which has received massive radio airplay in both the UK and US.
In 1979, the differences between the hard rock movement and the rising heavy metal movement were highlighted when the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC, released its second-biggest album, Highway to Hell. AC/DC's music was based mostly on rhythm & blues and early-1970s hard rock, with the group explicitly repudiating the "heavy metal" tag.
The late 1980s saw the most commercially successful time period for hard rock. At this time it was the most reliable form of commercial popular music in the United States. Numerous hard rock acts achieved hits in the mainstream charts. One of those hits was the album Slippery When Wet (1986) by Bon Jovi, which spent a total of 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, sold 12 million copies, and became the first hard rock album to spawn three top 10 singles—two of which reached #1. In addition, the anthem rock album The Final Countdown by Swedish group Europe was released in 1986. It reached #8 on the U.S. charts, while hitting the top 10 in several other countries.
Chop Suey!
System of a Down Lyrics
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Wake up (wake up)
Grab a brush and put a little make up
Hide the scars to fade away the shake up (hide the scars to fade away the)
Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?
Here you go, create another fable, you wanted to
Grab a brush and put a little makeup, you wanted to
Hide the scars to fade away the shake up, you wanted to
Why'd you leave the keys upon the table? You wanted to
I don't think you trust
In my
Self-righteous suicide
I cry
When angels deserve to die
Ah
Wake up (wake up)
Grab a brush and put a little make up
Hide the scars to fade away the (hide the scars to fade away the)
Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?
(Here you go) create another fable, you wanted to
Grab a brush and put a little makeup, you wanted to
Hide the scars to fade away the shake up, you wanted to
Why'd you leave the keys upon the table? You wanted to
I don't think you trust
In my
Self-righteous suicide
I cry
When angels deserve to die
In my
Self-righteous suicide
I cry
When angels deserve to die
Father (father), father (father)
Father (father), father (father)
Father, into your hands
I commend my spirit
Father, into your hands
Why have you forsaken me?
In your eyes forsaken me
In your thoughts forsaken me
In your heart forsaken me, oh
Trust in my
Self-righteous suicide
I cry
When angels deserve to die
In my
Self-righteous suicide
I cry
When angels deserve to die
The song “Chop Suey!” by System of a Down is a complex and layered criticism of both societal and individual hypocrisy. The opening lines are a reference to suicide, with the lyrics “We’re rolling suicide,” which sets the tone for the song's message of self-destruction. The first verse is sung in the second person, with lyrics like “Grab a brush and put a little makeup, hide the scars to fade away the shake-up.” This can be interpreted as societal pressure to hide one's true self and present a flawless exterior. The question, "Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?" can be seen as a direct challenge to the singer's hypocritical behavior. By leaving the keys on the table, the singer has given someone else control over their life.
The chorus is where the message of the song becomes clearer, with the lyrics “I don't think you trust in my self-righteous suicide, I cry when angels deserve to die.” The singer is lamenting the fact that their voice is not being heard and that their actions could ultimately lead to their own ruin. The second verse can be seen as a criticism of the capitalistic society, with lyrics like “Here you go, create another fable, you wanted to.” The singer is criticizing the cycle of lies, deception, and greed perpetuated by those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up (wake up)
Start paying attention because something important is happening.
Grab a brush and put a little make up
Try to cover up or distract from the truth of a situation, making it look better than it is.
Hide the scars to fade away the shake up (hide the scars to fade away the)
Conceal the evidence of past trauma in order to avoid feeling or appearing vulnerable.
Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?
Questioning why someone would knowingly leave something important within reach of someone else who might misuse or exploit it.
Here you go, create another fable, you wanted to
Asserting that the person who left the keys on the table is lying about their intentions and values, and likely has ulterior motives for doing so.
You wanted to
Emphasizing the idea that the other person had full control over their actions and was not a victim of circumstances or manipulation.
I don't think you trust
Expressing the singer's doubts about the level of trust and honesty in the other person's relationship with them.
In my
Referring to the artist's sense of self, beliefs, or emotions.
Self-righteous suicide
Suggesting that the artist's willingness to engage in self-destructive behavior stems from a sense of moral superiority or desire to prove something to others.
I cry
Acknowledging the emotional toll that destructive behavior takes on the artist.
When angels deserve to die
Using the metaphor of angels dying to express the idea that innocent or good things are being lost or corrupted as a result of the situation.
Father (father), father (father)
Addressing a higher power or authority figure who is perceived to have control over the situation.
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit
Surrendering control or responsibility to a higher power or authority figure.
Why have you forsaken me?
Expressing feelings of abandonment, betrayal, or injustice towards a higher power or authority figure.
In your eyes forsaken me
In your thoughts forsaken me
In your heart forsaken me, oh
Asserting that the higher power or authority figure has failed the singer across all aspects of their relationship.
Trust in my
Asserting that the artist has confidence in their own values, beliefs, or actions.
Self-righteous suicide
Repeating the earlier phrase to emphasize the theme of self-destructive behavior as a way of expressing moral superiority or asserting control.
I cry
Repeating the earlier phrase to reinforce the idea that destructive behavior comes at an emotional cost.
When angels deserve to die
Repeating the earlier metaphor to underscore the idea that innocent or good things are being lost or corrupted as a result of the situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Serj Tankian, Daron V. Malakian, Shavo Odajian, John Dolmayan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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