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 wanna go
Stop

Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really wanna 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 wanna go
Stop

Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really wanna 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, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Makes you really wanna go
Stop

Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Psycho, groupie, coke
Makes you high, makes you hide
Do you really wanna 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 heavy and frenzied track that explores the idea of society's obsession with drugs, sex, and fame. The repeated refrain of "Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy" is a commentary on the all-consuming nature of these vices and how they can overtake an individual's life. The song seems to suggest that those who engage in these behaviors are not in control of their own destinies but rather are under the influence of these addictive substances. The line "Makes you high, makes you hide" further expresses the idea that those who use drugs are trying to escape from reality, hiding from their own emotions and fears.


The chorus's repetition of "Do you really wanna think and stop? Stop your eyes from flowing out?" implies that those who engage in this lifestyle are not willing to confront the reality of their addiction and are choosing to avoid introspection. Additionally, the line "From the time you were a psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy" suggests that this behavior is deeply ingrained in those who engage in it and that it may be impossible for them to break free from it.


Overall, the song seems to be a harsh critique of the destructive nature of addiction and the shallow nature of fame and the music industry. The repetition of the chorus and the frenzied instrumentation reflect the all-consuming nature of addiction and the chaos that can result from it.


Line by Line Meaning

Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
An allusion to the lifestyle of excess and drug use associated with rockstars and groupies.


Psycho, groupie, coke
A shortened version of the title line, emphasizing the use of cocaine.


Makes you high, makes you hide
The effects of cocaine, including euphoria and paranoia.


Makes you really wanna go
A desire for more cocaine and the high it provides.


Stop
A warning to avoid the dangerous cycle of addiction.


Do you really wanna think and stop
Encouragement to reflect on the consequences of drug use and addiction.


Stop your eyes from flowing?
A metaphor for crying and emotional turmoil that can result from addiction.


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
A critique of the desire for attention and validation that can fuel a destructive lifestyle.


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
A reminder that one does not need to engage in self-destructive behavior to enjoy music and entertainment.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan, Serj Tankian

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hatbeny

LYRICS :

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, 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



All comments from YouTube:

@shrimpletonzz

I showed my 70 year old grandmother system of a down and she tells me this is her favorite song, she wont stop listening to it and I feel so proud.

@JMarq514

Was she a psycho groupy cocaine crazy?

@brashenrique3368

Pois a minha avó disse que as músicas são do capate e que perturba o juízo dela😢

@work8078

badass granny

@patriciabarbosa4668

Nos EUA rock é um som popular há muitas décadas, aqui é um som Q pessoas antigas no nca tiveram contato, não culpe sua vozinha😅​@@brashenrique3368

@eshnic

well she has been throught the 60s 70s and 80s, i bet she heard a lot of music and saw a lot of things that most of us here can't even imagine lol

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@CZsWorld

Don't know why they uploaded this again but it's still as 🔥 as it was in 2001

@Felipe-dp8qn

Yass

@sethgoolsby6324

I like your videos. Excited for this new Saw movie?

@vegasdevl84

You aren't lying. So sick still

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