Psycho
System of a Down Lyrics
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Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really wanna go
Stop
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really wanna think and stop
Stop your eyes from flowing?
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really wanna go
Stop
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really wanna think and stop
Stop your eyes from flowing out?
So you want the world to stop
Stop in and watch your body fully drop
From the time you were a psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
So you want to see the show
You really don't have to be a ho
From the time you were a psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really wanna go
Stop
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really wanna think and stop
Stop your eyes from flowing out?
So you want the world to stop
Rushing to watch your spirit fully drop
From the time you were a psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
So you want to see the show
You really don't have to be a ho
From the time you were a psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
The lyrics of System of a Down's "Psycho" seem to be a commentary on the dark and destructive side of fame and addiction. The repeated lines of "psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy" seem to represent the downward spiral of a person who becomes addicted to drugs and the rush of fame. The use of "groupie" suggests a person who is willing to do anything to be close to the source of their addiction, even if it is self-destructive. The imagery of "makes you high, makes you hide" further emphasizes the appeal and danger of drugs, which simultaneously provide an escape from reality while also making it hard to face the consequences of one's actions.
The chorus, with lines like "Do you really wanna think and stop, Stop your eyes from flowing?" suggest a call for the singer to break free from their addiction and face reality. The repeated refrain of "So you want to see the show, You really don't have to be a ho" could be interpreted as a plea for the singer to find a healthier way to participate in the entertainment industry.
Overall, the lyrics of "Psycho" seem to be a cautionary tale about the dark side of fame and drugs, and the importance of finding a balance between ambition and self-care.
Line by Line Meaning
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
The singer lists the things that the person they are addressing represents – someone who is crazy, addicted to cocaine, and has an obsessive attraction to musicians (groupie).
Psycho, groupie, coke
Repeats the prior line, this time shortening cocaine to coke for effect.
Makes you high, makes you hide
Using drugs makes you feel euphoric and enjoy hiding from reality.
Makes you really wanna go
The high is so good that you want to keep taking cocaine.
Stop
The artist tells the person to stop taking cocaine.
Do you really wanna think and stop
Asking the person if they want to think and ultimately stop taking drugs.
Stop your eyes from flowing?
Gently suggests the person to stop crying (flowing eyes) and face reality.
So you want the world to stop
The person the singer is talking to wants the world to pause, stop everything and watch only them.
Stop in and watch your body fully drop
They want their body to stop and have others watch as they presumably use drugs or do risky behavior.
From the time you were a psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
The person ends up doing these dangerous things because of their addicted and obsessive state of mind.
So you want to see the show
The person wants to see themselves do something reckless that must be stopped.
You really don't have to be a ho
The artist is suggesting they don't need to act out to get attention or feel good about themselves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan, Serj Tankian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hatbeny
LYRICS :
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really want to go, stop
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really want to think and stop?
Stop your eyes from flowing
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really want to go, stop
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really want to think and stop?
Stop your eyes from flowing out
So you want the world to stop?
Stop in and watch your body fully drop
From the time you were a
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
So you want to see the show?
You really don't have to be a ho
From the time you were a
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really want to go, stop
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really want to think and stop?
Stop your eyes from flowing out
So you want the world to stop?
Rushing to watch your spirit fully drop
From the time you were a
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
So you want to see the show?
You really don't have to be a ho
From the time you were a
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
@shrimpletonzz
I showed my 70 year old grandmother system of a down and she tells me this is her favorite song, she wont stop listening to it and I feel so proud.
@JMarq514
Was she a psycho groupy cocaine crazy?
@brashenrique3368
Pois a minha avó disse que as músicas são do capate e que perturba o juízo dela😢
@work8078
badass granny
@patriciabarbosa4668
Nos EUA rock é um som popular há muitas décadas, aqui é um som Q pessoas antigas no nca tiveram contato, não culpe sua vozinha😅@@brashenrique3368
@eshnic
well she has been throught the 60s 70s and 80s, i bet she heard a lot of music and saw a lot of things that most of us here can't even imagine lol
@CZsWorld
Don't know why they uploaded this again but it's still as 🔥 as it was in 2001
@Felipe-dp8qn
Yass
@sethgoolsby6324
I like your videos. Excited for this new Saw movie?
@vegasdevl84
You aren't lying. So sick still