The first song released for the public to listen to was 'They Say' on the 28th March 2008 via the band's website, http://scarsonbroadway.com, and MySpace.
On December of 2005, Malakian said in an interview that he "could release ten solo records tomorrow.". He also said, " I have tons of material laying around. After these albums," (Mezmerize and Hypnotize) "I'm gonna go off to learn how to brain and do something on my own, just like Serj. And no, System of a Down is not breaking up. We're just gonna do like KISS and put out our own solo records."
"Ghetto Blaster Rehearsals" (2003) was supposedly a leak of new Scars on Broadway material, but in a 2007 letter, Daron announced on his website that these tracks weren't in any way affiliated with the current Scars on Broadway and that the music is from an unnamed disbanded project from four years ago (featuring Casey Chaos on vocals).
The band's website featured a countdown timer, counting down to 15:00 PST of March 28, 2008. Additionally, above the timer, in quotation marks was the phrase "They say it's all about to end." When the countdown ended, the song "They Say" was made available on the site. The song is also available for listening on the band's official MySpace page.
Scars on Broadway played their first live show April 11, 2008 at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles, CA. They have also confirmed to be playing with Metallica at KFMA Day 2008 in Tucson, AZ. On January 22, 2008 Scars on Broadway were announced to be performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 26, 2008. On May 17th of that year, the band also performed at the sixteenth annual KROQ Weenie Roast, along with Atreyu, Bad Religion, Flobots, Flogging Molly, Metallica, The Offspring, Pennywise, The Raconteurs, Rise Against and Seether.
On May 2, 2008, Scars announced on their official website that their debut album, Scars on Broadway, was to be released on the 28th and 29th of July.
In late 2008, the band entered a hiatus, with Malakian citing a lack of enthusiasm and "his heart not being into touring", as the primary reasons for the band's cessation. In April 2010, the band ended its hiatus, announcing a gig which will take place at The Troubador, Los Angeles on May 2, 2010.
On January 11, 2012 it was announced that they are currently recording their sophomore album and it is expected to be released sometime in the Fall.
On September 12, 2012 It was revealed that an EP will also come out, sometime around the release of their second album.
On September 22, 2012 Scars on Broadway performed at the Epicenter Festival in Irvine, Ca.
Current members:
Daron Malakian — vocals, guitars, bass guitar, keyboards.
Orbel Babayan- guitar
Niko Chantziantoniou- bass
Roman Lomtadze- drums
Former members:
John Dolmayan — drums, percussion
Dominic Cifarelli — bass guitar, backing vocals.
Franky Perez — guitar, vocals.
Danny Shamoun — keyboards, piano, percussion.
Jules Pampena — drums, percussion.
Funny
Scars on Broadway Lyrics
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When I first said
Let's join the dead
Funny, I was driving by
Feeling really high
It made me cry
Ahhhhh...
Funny, there were swastikas
On Santa Monica
Where they were scarred
Funny, that no one said
that you were dead
and painted red
Where do you go when you fall on your face?
It's a place that you never should know
Is there a reason why people should change
And they changin' the way that they go
If I was there with you for long
Would you be singing me this song?
I'm holding on...
Wooooohhhhhh...
Ahhhhh...
Where do you go when you fall on your face?
It's a place that you never should know
Is there a reason why people should change?
And they changin' the way that they go
If I was there with you for long
Would you be singing me this song?
I'm holding on...
Wooooohhhhhh...
Ahhhhh...
Wooooohhhhhh.....
Ahhhhh...
The lyrics of Scars on Broadway's "Funny" are dark and haunting, speaking to the concept of mortality and the inevitability of death. The song begins with the singer observing someone turning red after being asked to join the dead. This may refer to the idea of suicide, with the singer suggesting that they are considering taking their own life. The next verse references swastikas on Santa Monica Boulevard, which may allude to the darker, more sinister aspects of humanity. The fact that no one acknowledges the dead and painted red body suggests a lack of empathy or concern for human life, further emphasizing the theme of mortality.
The chorus repeats the question of where one goes when they fall on their face, and whether there is a reason why people change. The line "It's a place that you never should know" implies that the singer is aware of the consequences of falling on one's face, perhaps referring to the idea of death or a metaphorical representation of failure or loss. The repeated line "If I was there with you for long, would you be singing me this song?" suggests a sense of longing or loneliness on the part of the singer, questioning the choices that they or others have made in life that led to this point.
Overall, the lyrics of "Funny" are complex and layered, delving into themes of mortality, loneliness, and the darker aspects of humanity. The haunting melody and repetitive chorus further emphasize these themes, creating a powerful, thought-provoking listening experience for the audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny, how you turned red
When I first said
Let's join the dead
It's ironic how you got embarrassed and blushed when I talked about death
Funny, I was driving by
Feeling really high
It made me cry
It's ironic how I was feeling good and high but then started crying for no apparent reason
Funny, there were swastikas
On Santa Monica
Where they were scarred
It's ironic how there were swastikas on a popular street in Santa Monica, a place known for being accepting and diverse.
Funny, that no one said
that you were dead
and painted red
It's ironic that nobody thought you were dead or in danger despite your red appearance.
Where do you go when you fall on your face?
It's a place that you never should know
Is there a reason why people should change
And they changin' the way that they go
When you fail hard and hit rock bottom, it's an unknown, terrible place one should never have to experience. People change for a reason, and sometimes it affects the path they take.
If I was there with you for long
Would you be singing me this song?
I'm holding on...
If we had more time together, would you still remember me and sing this song for me? I'm trying to hold onto the memories and the relationship we had.
Wooooohhhhhh...
Ahhhhh...
Instrumental interlude with no words.
Wooooohhhhhh.....
Ahhhhh...
Instrumental outro with no words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN
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