(Arabic: عود ʿūd, plural: أعواد, a‘wād; Somali: kaban; Persian… Read Full Bio ↴The oud
(Arabic: عود ʿūd, plural: أعواد, a‘wād; Somali: kaban; Persian: بربط barbat; Turkish: ud or ut; Greek: ούτι; Armenian: ուդ, Azeri: ud; Hebrew: עוד ud)
is a pear-shaped, stringed instrument, which is often seen as the predecessor of the western lute, distinguished primarily by being without frets, commonly used in Middle Eastern music.
Ching Chime
Serj Tankian Lyrics
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To remunerate a rhyme over the ching chime?
Ch-ch-ch-ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
Creating a crime, just start with Melodyne
Looking at a mime, the rhymes are all mine
But no one pays no mind over the ching chime
Ch-ch-ch-ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
In the daytime, face covered by the grime
Sucking on a lime, when no one pays no mind
Slapping on a rhyme, over the ching chime
Over the ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
Super Bowl halftime, anytime is war time
Sucking seeds is pastime, gonorrhoea over time
Fuck that, it's bed time, no more friend of mine
Over the ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
I'll fuck your mind over the springtime
Degrading in your prime, a thought so asinine
But no one pays no mind, and no one pays a dime
Over the ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
Open your eyes, don't be this way
Though all your dreams are swept away
The stairs will rise from yesterday
Your tears and fears all melt away
Super Bowl halftime, anytime is war time
Sucking seeds is pastime, gonorrhoea over time
Fuck that, it's bed time, no more pantomime
Over the ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
I'll fuck your mind over the springtime
Degrading in your prime, a thought so asinine
But no one pays a dime, and no one pays a dime
Over the ching chime, ch-ch ch-ching chime
Open your eyes, don't be this way
Though all your dreams are swept away
The stairs will rise from yesterday
Your tears and fears all melt away
The waters will rush but don't dismay
Our smiles will cross, the world will stay
The bridge has crossed itself today
Now close your eyes and sway this way, sway this way
Hey (ah, ah, ah)
(Ah, ah, Ley, Leylia, Leylia, Ley, Ley, Ley, Ley)
Open your eyes, don't be this way
Though all your dreams are swept away
The stairs will rise from yesterday
Your tears and fears all melt away
The waters will rush but don't dismay
Our smiles will cross, the world will stay
The bridge has crossed itself today
Now close your eyes and sway this way, sway this way
I remunerate a rhyme over the ching chime
Ch-ch-ch-ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
Creating a crime, just start with Melodyne
Looking at a mime, the rhymes are all mine
But no one pays no mind over the ching chime
Ch-ch-ch-ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
In the daytime, face covered by the grime
Sucking on a lime when no one pays no mind
Slamming on a rhyme over the ching chime
Over the ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
Super Bowl halftime, anytime is war time
The lyrics to Serj Tankian's song "Ching Chime" explore the struggles of being an artist in a society that does not value creativity as much as material success. The first stanza suggests that despite putting in the effort to create rhymes and melodies, there is little remuneration or recognition for this type of work. The repetition of the phrase "ching chime" throughout the song indicates a sense of futility in trying to create something new and original. The third stanza describes the artist's day-to-day struggles, trying to create music while dealing with poverty and neglect.
The bridge of the song offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that despite the challenges, it is possible to overcome them and achieve success. The phrase "open your eyes, don't be this way" encourages the listener to overcome their despair and look towards a brighter future. The final repetition of the phrase "ching chime" could be interpreted as a nod to the fact that even though the struggles of being an artist remain, there's still worth in striving towards creative expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Why make time when no one pays a dime
Why invest time when there is no monetary compensation
To remunerate a rhyme over the ching chime?
To receive payment for creating a rhyme on this simple melody
Ch-ch-ch-ching chime, ch-ch-ch-ching chime
Repetition of the simple melody
Creating a crime, just start with Melodyne
Disregarding the value of original creativity and cheating with Melodyne software
Looking at a mime, the rhymes are all mine
Acknowledging originality of the lyrics but at the cost of cheating with Melodyne
But no one pays no mind over the ching chime
Despite the effort put into the lyrics, the melody is still not valuable enough for attention
In the daytime, face covered by the grime
Working hard in grime and dirt to make a living
Sucking on a lime, when no one pays no mind
Easing the pain and frustration with a lime and accepting the lack of recognition
Slapping on a rhyme, over the ching chime
Putting in the effort to create lyrics despite the lack of recognition for the melody
Super Bowl halftime, anytime is war time
The constant struggle for recognition and success is like a war
Sucking seeds is pastime, gonorrhoea over time
Spending time and energy on activities that bring no real reward, leading to frustration and negativity over time
Fuck that, it's bed time, no more friend of mine
Giving up on unproductive activities and those who refuse to recognize your efforts
I'll fuck your mind over the springtime
Putting in even more effort to create something truly original and mind-bending
Degrading in your prime, a thought so asinine
Realizing that one's creative potential is being wasted on unappreciated work and being discouraged
Open your eyes, don't be this way
Wake up and realize the value of your creativity and potential
Though all your dreams are swept away
Despite past disappointments, continue to believe in your creative potential
The stairs will rise from yesterday
There is always a way to move forward and improve
Your tears and fears all melt away
Once you realize your potential, insecurities and doubts will disappear
The waters will rush but don't dismay
Obstacles will come, but stay hopeful and keep moving forward
Our smiles will cross, the world will stay
As we support each other and uplift one another, our world will remain strong and resilient
The bridge has crossed itself today
A turning point has been reached, and it's time to move forward with creativity and confidence
Now close your eyes and sway this way, sway this way
Let go of doubts and insecurities and enjoy the creative process
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Serj Tankian
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