Aerials
♫♪System of a Down Lyrics


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Life is a waterfall
We're one in the river
And one again after the fall

Swimming through the void
We hear the word
We lose ourselves
But we find it all?

'Cause we are the ones that want to play
Always want to go
But you never want to stay

And we are the ones that want to choose
Always want to play
But you never want to lose

Aerials in the sky
When you lose small mind
You free your life

Life is a waterfall
We drink from the river
Then we turn around and put up our walls

Swimming through the void
We hear the word
We lose ourselves
But we find it all?

'Cause we are the ones that want to play
Always want to go
But you never want to stay

And we are the ones that want to choose
Always want to play
But you never want to lose

Aerials in the sky
When you lose small mind
You free your life
Aerials so up high
When you free your eyes
Eternal prize
Aerials in the sky
When you lose small mind
You free your life
Aerials so up high




When you free your eyes
Eternal prize

Overall Meaning

The song "Aerials" by System of a Down illustrates the cyclical nature of life and the importance of breaking out of our societal constructs and expectations to truly live freely. The opening lines "Life is a waterfall, we're one in the river, and one again after the fall" suggest that life is like a river, with all of us flowing together and experiencing shared experiences. The waterfall symbolizes the challenges and hardships that we must overcome, and the idea of being "one again after the fall" is a reminder that we are resilient and can come back from anything.


The second verse speaks to the idea of losing oneself in the journey through life, but ultimately finding meaning and purpose. The lyrics "we hear the word, we lose ourselves, but we find it all" could be interpreted in various ways - it could suggest that we need to learn to tune out external pressures and truly focus on our internal desires to find true fulfillment.


The chorus highlights the different mindsets that people can have when it comes to life - some people are always looking to explore and try new things, while others are content with staying where they are. The final lines of the song - "When you lose small mind, you free your life/Aerials so up high, when you free your eyes/Eternal prize" - remind us of the importance of breaking free from societal conventions and expectations to truly live our lives to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is a waterfall
Life flows just like a waterfall, constantly changing and never stopping.


We're one in the river
As we move through life, we are all connected, just like drops of water in a river.


And one again after the fall
Even when we stumble or fall, we can always come together again as one and continue on.


Swimming through the void
Navigating the emptiness and uncertainty of life can be like swimming through darkness.


We hear the word
In the midst of chaos and confusion, there are moments of clarity where we hear the truth and find direction.


We lose ourselves
Sometimes we become so absorbed in our struggles that we forget who we really are or what we're fighting for.


But we find it all?
Yet, somehow, in the process of losing ourselves, we are able to find purpose and meaning in life.


'Cause we are the ones that want to play Always want to go But you never want to stay
We are adventurous and always seeking new experiences, yet we struggle to stay in one place for long and commit to something.


And we are the ones that want to choose Always want to play But you never want to lose
We value freedom of choice and enjoy the game of life, but are afraid of failure and hesitant to take risks.


Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind You free your life
Looking at the world from a different perspective and letting go of narrow thinking can lead to a more fulfilling and liberated life.


Aerials so up high When you free your eyes Eternal prize
When we broaden our vision and embrace a higher understanding of the world, we gain a sense of enlightenment and inner fulfillment that lasts forever.




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

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@DaFuqBoom

I remember having this on my Windows XP PC in folder with other SOAD and other nu-metal bands clips in 144p quality. Watching this was a stunning entertainment.

@indoktrynator119

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@peachygoogles6359

Dayymmmmmm 144p? Ayayayayahee.
That sounds like some Lifewire bootleg stuff

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@beyza4339

I watched the video in 144p after reading this just tp figure out your feelings at that time

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@not.supermario

"Why don't presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor?" Really the most relevant statement in any war.

@ibrahimk8271

democrasy shit. a lot of "self-righteous" kings of the dark ages lie on ground with his peasant soldiers but our democrat leaders of "the people" are too important for to die in a battleground. i think if the kings had oppurnity of sending kids to school after their 5 age, they'll think either monarchy is the best goverment type for human honour. but we're living in republics so we think republics are best.

@luluna5228

what does the first line even mean, and yes lets just send the richest people on earth to fight

@theInsaneDoctor

@@luluna5228 Why is it that the people that declare the wars never have to fight them

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