Roulette
Syste.m Of A Down Lyrics


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I have a problem that I can not explain
I have no reason why it should have been so plain
Have no questions but I sure have excuse
I lack the reason why I should be so confused

I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you, around you

Left a message but it ain't a bit of use
I have some pictures but one might be the duce
Today you saw, you saw me you explained
Playin' the show when runnin' down the plain

I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you

I, I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you, around you

I, I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you

I, I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you, around you

Around you




Around you
Around you

Overall Meaning

The song "Roulette" by System Of A Down describes a sense of confusion and a lack of understanding that the singer is experiencing. He has a problem that he cannot explain and no reason for its existence, but he has an excuse for it. He is not asking questions but coming up with excuses for his situation. He is puzzled and perplexed, and he struggles with such a feeling.


The song seems to suggest a complicated relationship between two people, and it is apparent that the singer's emotions are tied to this relationship. He expresses that he knows how he feels when he is around this person but is unsure of what exactly that feeling is. He is both drawn to and confused by this individual.


The song's lyrics are somewhat ambiguous, leaving room for interpretation. One could speculate that the song is about a one-sided relationship or a bad break-up. It could also propose general anxiety or depression that the author is experiencing.


Line by Line Meaning

I have a problem that I can not explain
There's an issue in my life that troubles me deeply, but I can't articulate it.


I have no reason why it should have been so plain
I can't understand why my situation is so obvious and easily noticeable to everyone else.


Have no questions but I sure have excuse
I can't think of any inquiries to ask, but I have plenty of reasons to justify my behavior.


I lack the reason why I should be so confused
I don't understand why I'm feeling so bewildered and uncertain about everything.


I know how I feel when I'm around you
Being near you triggers powerful emotions and sensations within me.


I don't know
Despite my earlier statement, I'm actually feeling quite unsure about my current state of mind.


Left a message but it ain't a bit of use
I attempted to communicate my feelings to you, but it was all for naught and my message went unheard.


I have some pictures but one might be the duce
I possess some visual reminders of our time together, but there's one image I can't fully trust or believe.


Today you saw, you saw me you explained
Earlier on, we crossed paths and you tried to make sense of the emotions I was putting out.


Playin' the show when runnin' down the plain
I'm going through the motions of living my life, but it feels pointless and unfulfilling.


Around you
It all comes back to you and the profound impact you have on my life and emotions.




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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@danielbanariba

I have a problem that I can not explain
I have no reason why it should have been so plain
Have no questions but I sure have excuse
I lack the reason why I should be so confused
I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you, around you
Left a message but it ain't a bit of use
I have some pictures but one might be the duce
Today you saw, you saw me you explained
Playin' the show when runnin' down the plain
I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you
I, I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you, around you
I, I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you
I, I know how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know
How I feel when I'm around you, around you
Around you
Around you
Around you



@vulgo_8g_mc

[LYRICS]

I have a problem that I cannot explain
I have no reason why it should have been so plain
Have no questions but I sure have excuse
I lack the reason why I should be so confused

I know, how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know, how I feel when I'm around you
Around you

Left a message but it ain't a bit of use
I have some pictures, the wild might be the deuce
Today you saw, you saw me, you explained
Playing the show and running down the plane

I know, how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know, how I feel when I'm around you
I, I know, how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know, how I feel when I'm around you
Around you

I, I know, how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know, how I feel when I'm around you
I, I know, how I feel when I'm around you
I don't know, how I feel when I'm around you
Around you

Around you
Around you
Around you



All comments from YouTube:

@nathanrock5765

I always thought this song was so underrated

@JM51CASTILLO

It is!

@DACatface

Massively, it's a problem I cannot explain

@jellyfishgarcia9946

I agree. This is such a good song!

@armanesf9534

yeah me too

@panagiotisxaralampidis2368

Only cause they have a massive fanbase. The real ones know how good this song is

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@GilCAnjos

Thank you, System of a Down, for sending me a notification at 4am to remind me this song exists

@heavnnnsent

Lol.....

@idkidk4961

it's not a new music ?

@daron_shoe8579

@@idkidk4961 nooo

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