Radio/Video
♫ System Of A Down Lyrics


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Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video

With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from

Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from
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Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa.

La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la

Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out




I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

Overall Meaning

The song "Radio/Video" by System of a Down portrays the band's experience in the music industry as they reflect on their success on both the radio and video. The repeated line "Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio, I'm on the video" emphasizes their pride and accomplishment for achieving recognition for their music.


The song also mentions "Danny and Lisa," who are believed to be the band's managers who have guided them through various difficulties and also facilitated their rise to fame. System of a Down sings about how Danny and Lisa have taken them away from "the strangest places," presumably indicating the negative aspects of the music industry that the band has experienced.


In conclusion, "Radio/Video" is a self-celebratory song that expresses System of a Down's appreciation for the recognition they have gained through their music career. Additionally, the lyrics suggest the importance of having supportive and experienced people around to guide one through the difficulties of the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I am proud and excited to be performing and making music


I'm on the radio
My music is being broadcasted on the radio for everyone to hear


I'm on the video
My music video is being shown on television and online


With Danny and Lisa
I am accompanied by Danny and Lisa, who help me create and perform music


They take me away from
Danny and Lisa help me escape from unconventional places and situations


The strangest places
Places that are unfamiliar, bizarre, or out of the ordinary


Sweet Danny and Lisa
Danny and Lisa are supportive and caring individuals who I enjoy working with


La la la la la la la
This refrain is used to fill in gaps and for musical interludes




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@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

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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

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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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