B.Y.O.B.
♫ System Of A Down Lyrics
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Barbarisms by barbaras
With pointed heels
Victorious victorious kneel
For brand new spankin' deals
Marching forward hypocritic and
You depend on our protection
Yet you feed us lies from the tablecloth
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
Kneeling roses disappearing into
Moses' dry mouth
Breaking into fort knox stealing
Our intentions
Hangers sitting dripped in oil
Crying freedom
Handed to obsoletion
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
Blast off!
It's party time!
And we don't live in a fascist nation!
Blast off!
It's party time!
And where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Kneeling roses disappearing into
Moses' dry mouth
Breaking into fort knox stealing
Our intentions
Hangers sitting dripped in oil
Crying freedom
Handed to obsoletion,
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sun
Where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
They always send the poor!
They always send the poor!
The lyrics of "B.Y.O.B." by System Of A Down are a commentary on the Iraq War and US foreign policy in general. The first line of the song, "Why do they always send the poor?" references the idea that those who are most affected by war are often those who have the least, and yet they are the ones who are sent to fight. The song goes on to criticize the government and media for feeding lies to the public about the reasons for the war.
The lines "Marching forward hypocritic and hypnotic computers / You depend on our protection / Yet you feed us lies from the tablecloth" speak to the idea that the government and media use propaganda to manipulate the public into supporting the war, while at the same time denying the truth about the situation on the ground. The chorus, "Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time / Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine" satirizes the idea of war as a celebration, highlighting the absurdity of violence and destruction.
The final lines repeating the question "Why don't presidents fight the war?/Why do they always send the poor?" drives home the overall message of the song: that those in power are more interested in their own interests than in the well-being of the people they are supposed to serve. In summary, System of a Down's "B.Y.O.B." serves as a bitter critique to the use of poor people to fight wars, the government, the media, and the way wars are marketed and sold to the public.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they always send the poor?
Questioning why underprivileged individuals are always the ones sent to fight in wars
Barbarisms by barbaras with pointed heels
The actions of powerful and dominant figures leading to damaging consequences for the general population
Victorious victorious kneel for brand new spankin' deals
Leadership giving in to corporate interests over the needs of the people they are meant to protect
Marching forward hypocritic and hypnotic computers
The perception of society being programmed and brainwashed by its leaders into accepting false information and beliefs
You depend on our protection
Leadership claiming to protect citizens while instead causing harm to them
Yet you feed us lies from the tablecloth
Leadership misleading the public and hiding the truth from them
Kneeling roses disappearing into Moses' dry mouth
Efforts to protest and make a difference being silenced and disregarded
Breaking into Fort Knox stealing our intentions
The government hiding or interfering with private matters and personal freedoms
Hangers sitting dripped in oil crying freedom
Individuals affected by the greed of society and leaders crying out for their rights and freedom
Handed to obsoletion, still you feed us lies from the tablecloth
Leadership disregarding the needs of the people and allowing them to become obsolete, while still deceiving them with false information
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time, dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
Sarcastic depiction of society ignoring the harsh realities and partying instead of addressing critical issues
Blast off! It's party time! And we don't live in a fascist nation! Blast off! It's party time! And where the fuck are you?
Calling out to individuals who ignore societal issues and urging them to make a stand
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Questioning why leaders send people to fight in wars instead of leading by example
They always send the poor!
Reiterating the constant reality of underprivileged individuals being used as pawns in wars and societal conflicts
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SERJ TANKIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
Good to see you here, help us hit 1 bilion in they other clip called "chop suey"
@peachygoogles6359
Dayymmmmmm 144p? Ayayayayahee.
That sounds like some Lifewire bootleg stuff
@felixalpha153
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@xxrandom_userxx9994
@@indoktrynator119 i think you mean chop suey
@beyza4339
I watched the video in 144p after reading this just tp figure out your feelings at that time
@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