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.
Serious
Scars on Broadway Lyrics
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Everybody's lookin' for a Sunday mission
Ain't nobody searchin' for a second chance
I'm just lookin' for a new romance
And is love and all will get your ego trippin'
Everybody's lookin' for a Sunday mission
Ain't nobody searchin' for a second chance
Because you too serious
You're gonna make me delirious
Because you too serious for
Usin', usin', usin' and I'm feeling luced
Everybody usin' and there's no one choosin'
Ain't nobody searchin' for a second chance
I'm just lookin' for a new romance
Because you too serious
You're gonna make me delirious
Because you too serious for me
Because you too serious
You're gonna make me delirious
Because you too serious
You're gonna make me delirious
Because you too serious
You're gonna make me delirious
Because you too serious for me
The lyrics to Scars on Broadway's song "Serious" seem to convey a sense of disillusionment with the world and the people within it. The opening lines, "All is love and all will get your ego trippin/Everybody's lookin' for a Sunday mission/Ain't nobody searchin' for a second chance," point to the idea that everyone is searching for something but in a selfish way that puts their own needs above others. The repetition of the line "I'm just lookin' for a new romance" suggests a desire for change and the need to move on from people or situations that are no longer fulfilling.
The chorus, "Because you too serious/You're gonna make me delirious," reveals a frustration with someone who is taking things too seriously and causing unnecessary stress or anxiety. The line "Usin', usin', usin' and I'm feeling luced/Everybody usin' and there's no one choosin'" seems to comment on a culture of exploitation and superficiality where people are using each other for their own gain without any true connection or meaningful relationships.
Overall, the lyrics to "Serious" paint a somewhat bleak picture of the world and the people in it, highlighting the need for genuine connections and a more compassionate approach to life.
Line by Line Meaning
All is love and all will get your ego trippin
Love has the ability to inflate one's ego and make them arrogant.
Everybody's lookin' for a Sunday mission
People are always searching for a goal or purpose to fulfill on a Sunday or any day.
Ain't nobody searchin' for a second chance
No one is interested in getting a second opportunity.
I'm just lookin' for a new romance
I am searching for a fresh romantic relationship.
And is love and all will get your ego trippin'
Love can cause one's ego to become inflated and grandiose.
Because you too serious
You are too uptight and cautious.
You're gonna make me delirious
Your behavior is going to drive me crazy.
Usin', usin', usin' and I'm feeling luced
Everyone is using and taking advantage of each other, and it's making me feel intoxicated.
Everybody usin' and there's no one choosin'
No one is being selective or discerning, and everyone is just using each other.
Because you too serious for me
Your personality and demeanor are too restricting and intense for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN
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