Toxicity
♫ System Of A Down Lyrics
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Looking at life through the eyes of a tired hub
Eating seeds as a pastime activity
The toxicity of our city, our city
You, what do you own the world?
How do you own disorder, disorder
Now somewhere between the sacred silence
Somewhere, between the sacred silence and sleep
Disorder, disorder, disorder
More wood for the fires, loud neighbors
Flashlight reveries caught in the headlights of a truck
Eating seeds as a pastime activity
The toxicity of our city, of our city
Now, what do you own the world?
How do you own disorder, disorder
Now somewhere between the sacred silence
Sacred silence and sleep
Somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep
Disorder, disorder, disorder
Now, what do you own the world?
How do you own disorder, disorder
Now somewhere between the sacred silence
Sacred silence and sleep
Somewhere, between the sacred silence and sleep
Disorder, disorder, disorder
When I became the sun
I shone life into the man's hearts
When I became the sun
I shone life into the man's hearts
The lyrics of "Toxicity" by System Of A Down explore the theme of the toxicity of modern urban life and the disorder it brings. The first lines of the song, "Conversion, software version 7.0, looking at life through the eyes of a tired hub," suggest that we are heavily reliant on technology and that we are tired of life. The metaphorical language is symbolic of our dependence on technology and how it can make us feel disconnected from the world around us. The second verse questions our ownership of the world and how we can even control it when we are struggling to control ourselves. The repetition of "disorder" emphasizes the chaos that we are living in.
The third verse emphasizes the noise pollution of modern city life with the lines "more wood for the fires, loud neighbors, flashlight reveries caught in the headlights of a truck." The singer is suggesting that we use things like drugs, entertainment, and sex as a way to escape the toxicity of modern urban life. However, these activities only add to the toxicity, as emphasized by the repeated line "eating seeds as a pastime activity, the toxicity of our city, our city." In the final lines of the song, the singer becomes more hopeful, suggesting that if we can become more mindful and tap into our inner resources, we can bring life and vitality back to our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Conversion, software version 7.0
Refers to the idea of being controlled or manipulated by technology and computing systems.
Looking at life through the eyes of a tired hub
Feeling mentally and emotionally drained from living in a polluted, chaotic city.
Eating seeds as a pastime activity
Engaging in simple, natural activities as a way to escape from the stress and toxicity of city life.
The toxicity of our city, our city
The harmful and negative aspects of urban living that impact the well-being of all citizens.
You, what do you own the world?
Asking what someone's true purpose or value is in a society that prioritizes material possessions and power.
How do you own disorder, disorder
Questioning how one can claim control over chaos and instability.
Now somewhere between the sacred silence
Finding a sense of peace and reflection amidst the turmoil of modern life.
Somewhere, between the sacred silence and sleep
The mysterious and transformative space between conscious and unconscious states of being.
Disorder, disorder, disorder
Highlighting the prevalence of chaos and confusion in the world.
More wood for the fires, loud neighbors
Describing the mundane and trivial concerns that distract us from the larger problems in the world.
Flashlight reveries caught in the headlights of a truck
The fleeting and unstable nature of our thoughts and emotions, easily disrupted by external forces.
When I became the sun, I shone life into the man's hearts
A metaphor for the transformative power of personal growth and enlightenment to positively impact those around us.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SHAVO ODADJIAN, JOHN DOLMAYAN, SERJ TANKIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sydney Spencer
No YouTube, I don't wanna kill myself, I just wanna listen to this god-tier song
Naydelin Felix
Hahah that’s what I thought except I do 😂
Spam
@Naydelin Felix wha- 😀
Alexandra Ve
The suicide part thing is actually about Jesus Christ.
Virzio
@Alexandra Vehe's talking about the mature content warning. it warns against suicide and offers a hotline when u load it in now
Harley Dun
Exactly, why do we have to suicidal to enjoy a song
ThatDumpsterRat97
My favorite part of this song will forever be "Father into your hands I commend my spirit." The way it's sung just scratches that itch in my brain.
Rap Monster
Swear 😌🤌
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Frederick C. Šķerbergs
It's heavily inspired in Luke 23:46, search it