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.
Universe
Scars on Broadway Lyrics
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Is this the way to nowhere land?
You never seen the sky like this
You never wanna die like this
Comets falling for the earth
Is this the end or a rebirth?
You never seen the sky like this
Mother, are we flying through the universe?
Are we dying through the universe?
Fire burning on the sun
It's killing almost everyone
You never seen the sky like this
You never wanna die like this
Dancing in the acid rain
That's falling on the streets of shame
You never seen the sky like this
You never wanna die like this
Mother, are we flying through the universe?
Are we dying through the universe?
We are crying to you
Mother, are we flying through the universe?
Are we dying through the universe?
Mother, are we flying through the universe?
Are we dying through the universe?
We are crying to you
Mother, are we flying through the universe?
Are we dying in the universe?
Comets falling for the earth
Is this the end or a rebirth?
You never seen the sky like this
You never wanna die like this
The lyrics to "Universe" by Scars on Broadway depict a apocalyptic vision of the world coming to an end. The line drawn in the sand represents the finality of a decision that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity. The question posed in the first stanza of "Is this the way to nowhere land?" represents a fear of the unknown, of what lies beyond the horizon. The singer laments that they have never seen the sky like this, indicating that something has gone horribly wrong with the atmosphere. They never want to die like this, suggesting that the end of the world is not a peaceful, tender death but a violent and painful one.
The second stanza uses the metaphor of comets falling for the earth to convey the sense that something catastrophic is happening. Again, the singer wonders if this is the end or a rebirth, attempting to hold onto some sense of hope that a new beginning is possible. However, the repeated refrain of "you never seen the sky like this" recalls the earlier line drawn in the sand, indicating that this is not a hopeful outlook. The third and fourth stanzas continue this theme, with fire burning on the sun and acid rain falling on the streets of shame. The singer poses the same question to their mother, wondering if they are flying or dying through the universe. The final stanza repeats the same question, providing a somber but ultimately unresolved ending.
Line by Line Meaning
The line is drawn up in the sand
A decision has been made and there's no going back
Is this the way to nowhere land?
Doubting if the path being taken is the right one or not
You never seen the sky like this
Experiencing something beyond imagination
You never wanna die like this
In no way is this experience desirable
Comets falling for the earth
An ominous event that could signify the end
Is this the end or a rebirth?
Uncertainty in what the future may hold
Fire burning on the sun
A cosmic event that impacts life in unimaginable ways
It's killing almost everyone
The devastation caused by the cosmic event
Dancing in the acid rain
Experiencing pain and suffering in a surreal way
That's falling on the streets of shame
Suffering in a place of desperation and darkness
Mother, are we flying through the universe?
Asking a symbolic mother if there's more to life beyond just the physical world
Are we dying through the universe?
Questioning whether the path being taken will lead to destruction
We are crying to you
Asking for guidance and help in a time of need
Are we dying in the universe?
Questioning whether there's any hope left
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN
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