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.
babylon
Scars on Broadway Lyrics
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Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Running to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Marooned again, you were the one that threw me into life
Marooned again, you were the one that looked through the sadder light
I liked the way we slept on rooftops in the summertime
If we were all marooned again, I'd give my soul to save you
Marooned again, you were the one that put me in defense
Marooned again, you were the one that took my confidence
I liked the way we slept on rooftops in the summertime
If we were all marooned again, I'd give my soul to save your life
Running from Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon...
Babylon...
The lyrics to Scars on Broadway's song Babylon could be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation is that the song is about two friends who are on a constant quest for adventure and excitement. They are running towards Babylon, which could be seen as a metaphor for a utopian destination, a place where their dreams and desires are fulfilled. The chorus repeats the phrase "running to Babylon" and "meet you there in Babylon," implying a sense of urgency and determination to reach their destination.
The two friends in the song have been through difficult times, as suggested by the lines "Marooned again, you were the one that threw me into life" and "Marooned again, you were the one that put me in defense." However, they found solace in each other's company and the memories they shared, such as sleeping on rooftops in the summertime. The repetition of the phrase "If we were all marooned again, I'd give my soul to save you" reinforces the bond between the two friends and their willingness to protect each other, no matter what.
Overall, Babylon is a song that encapsulates the yearning for adventure, friendship, and the desire to escape. The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they offer a glimpse into the emotional connections we make in our lives and the importance of having someone to share the journey with.
Line by Line Meaning
Running to Babylon
We’re heading to this place called Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
We’re going to run continuously until we reach Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
I’m going to meet you there in Babylon
Marooned again, you were the one that threw me into life
I feel stranded again and you’re the one who got me into this life
Marooned again, you were the one that looked through the sadder light
You’re the one who saw the sadness in everything and left me desolated
I liked the way we slept on rooftops in the summertime
I enjoyed sleeping on the rooftop in the summertime with you
If we were all marooned again, I'd give my soul to save you
If we were stranded again, I’d do whatever it takes to save you
Marooned again, you were the one that put me in defense
You’re the one who caused me to feel defensive when we’re stranded
Marooned again, you were the one that took my confidence
You’re the one who took away my confidence when we’re stranded again
If we were all marooned again, I'd give my soul to save your life
If we were stranded again, I’d do whatever it takes to save your life
Running from Babylon
We’re leaving Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
We’re going to run continuously until we reach Babylon, but now we’re running away from it
Meet you there in Babylon
I’ll meet you once again when we get back to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon...
I’ll see you there in Babylon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN
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@MikeCor28
Running to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Running to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Marooned again, you were the one
That threw me into life
Marooned again, you were the one
That looked through the sadder light
I liked the way we slept
On rooftops in the summertime
If we were all marooned again
I'd give my soul to save you
Marooned again, you were the one
That put me in defense
Marooned again, you were the one
That took my confidence
I liked the way we slept
On rooftops in the summertime
If we were all marooned again
I'd give my soul to save your life
Running from Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Babylon
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Lyrics
Running to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Running to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Marooned again
You were the ones that brought me into life
Marooned again
You were the one's that looked from a
Satellite
I like the way we slept on rooftops in
The summer time
If we were all marooned again I'd give my
Soul to save your
Marooned again
You were the one that put me in defense
Marooned again
You were the one that took my confidence
I like the way we slept on rooftops in
The summer time
If we were all marooned again I'd give my
Soul To save your life
Running from Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Meet you there in Babylon
Babylon
@GsSyildWhL-BaleiaPeidorreraOle
This song is really fantastic.
I wake up thinking in it.
I suppose it's one of my favourite from the first album.
Also, this is really a great album. I would like to particularly mention the use of keyboards on every track, that just added this special sound to the whole work.
Personally, the second album is shit, altho have a few hits. I felt the lack of musical prodution in it. A raw sound... Without much pleasently to the ears haha (like keyboards could have done the job).
@cielphantomhive9583
Run-ing to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon.
Need Jude
in Babylon
Need Jude...
in Babylon
Run-ing to Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon.
Need Jude
in Babylon
Need Jude...
in BABYLON!
Marooned again
you were the one
that threw me into life
Marooned again
you were the one
that looked through satalite
I liked the way we slept
our rooftops in the summertime
If we were all marooned again
I'd give my soul to save you.
Marooned again
you were the one
that put me in defence
Marooned again
you were the one who took my confidence
I liked the way we slept
on rooftops in the summertime
If we were all marooned again
I'd give my soul to save your life.
Run-ing from Babylon
Run all the way to Babylon
Need Jude in Babylon
Need Jude in Babylon
Babylon
@mattmathias5531
After almost 10 years of not listening to Scars on Broadway, for some reason I suddenly have the urge to listen to this song again. I now remember why I listened to them in the first place.
@hastyhillfarmand4x480
Same
@shiveryfox9249
That’s why I’m here also ha.
@Teabagsforlife
12 years for me
@dasher-yk7br
Same exact man! Same with soad and serj
@marciremington172
Same mate
@soil80
his voice is everything, years have gone by it's still extraordinary <3
@garyasatryan
Scars on Broadway has a place in my heart like no other.
@systemofadown12222
They were what kept me going after system of a down broke up.
@danielmoss8738
Yes.