Psycho
☆☆☆ System Of A Down ☆☆☆ Lyrics


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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 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.

Overall Meaning

The song "Psycho" by System Of A Down is a commentary on the excess and destructive behavior often seen in the music industry. The repeated chorus of "Psycho groupie cocaine crazy" emphasizes the idea of the dangerous combination of drugs, fame, and adoration that can lead to a downward spiral. The lyrics also suggest that these behaviors can be addictive, causing those involved to feel stuck and unable to stop despite the negative consequences.


The line "Do you really want to think and stop, Stop your eyes from flowing out" may refer to the emotional toll that such behavior can take, as well as the physical side effects of drug use. The following lines, "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," suggest that those who engage in this lifestyle often become consumed by it and are eventually brought down by their own excess.


Overall, "Psycho" is a scathing critique of the superficial glamour of the music industry and the destructive patterns of behavior that it can promote.


Line by Line Meaning

Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy,
The singer is referring to someone who is mentally unstable, obsessed with musicians and fame, addicted to drugs, and overall irrational and unpredictable.


Psycho groupie cocaine crazy,
Repeating the initial phrase to reinforce the description of the person being addressed.


Psycho groupie coke,
The person is addicted to cocaine and is likely using it to cope with their problems or to enhance their party lifestyle.


Makes you high, makes you hide,
Cocaine use produces a euphoric high, but also causes paranoia and the desire to keep drug use a secret.


Makes you really want to go- stop.
The person is experiencing conflicting thoughts and emotions, feeling both the need to continue using drugs and the desire to stop and regain control.


Do you really want to think and stop,
The singer is questioning the person's motivation and willpower to overcome their addiction and break free from their destructive lifestyle.


Stop your eyes from flowing,
The person is likely experiencing tears or crying, which may be an emotional response to their addiction or other personal struggles.


So you want the world to stop,
The person desires attention and validation from others, possibly seeking to escape their problems or obtain fame through their association with musicians and drug use.


Stop in and watch your body fully drop,
The person is willing to risk their own well-being for the sake of attention and excitement, potentially referring to the dangers of drug overdose.


From the time you were a Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy,
The person has likely been dealing with these issues for a long time, possibly from a young age, and has never been able to fully escape their addiction and destructive tendencies.


So you want to see the show,
The person is eager to participate in the lifestyle of musicians and the associated party scene, likely seeking to escape their problems or obtain social validation.


You really don't have to be a ho
The artist is criticizing the person for engaging in promiscuous behavior or otherwise compromising their values in order to obtain attention or social status.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SHAVO ODADJIAN, JOHN DOLMAYAN, SERJ TANKIAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrMusicfan007

Matt Bellamy has seen this, and he approoves. 

@Trinidad413

Yep! He retweeted it!

@granturismite

Mary Alice Bielinski  ...retwat? I dunno what the past tense of re-tweet is...

@ianshiels8137

Mary Alice Bielinski Or retweeted it even :D

@MrMusicfan007

Well actually he responded to a tweet, he did not retweet it haha

@mieracanteq

Yup..I saw it from muse official twitter and straight away watch this video..tht guy is so lucky that matt reply his tweet tho..

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