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System Of A Down㘀 Lyrics

I'm walking through your streets
The singer is referencing the streets of a heavily metropolitan area.

Where all your money's earning
The area being referenced is a high-income area.

Where all your buildings crying
The buildings are indicative of the society's struggles and inequality.

And clueless neckties working
The individuals in power are ignorant to the plight of those around them.

Revolving fake lawn houses
The houses in this area are mere show and a facade of success.

Housing all your fears
The wealth and success of the area are built on a false foundation of fear.

Desensitized by T.V.
The use of media has desensitized individuals to the reality of the world.

Overbearing advertising
The advertisements in this area are all-consuming and aggressive.

God of consumers
The God of the society is capitalism and consumerism.

And all your crooked pictures looking good
The idealized images of success and beauty are not what they seem.

Mirrors filtering information through the public eye
The media is used as a tool to manipulate public perception and opinion.

Designed for profit sharing
The media and society's structures are designed to benefit a select few at the cost of the many.

Your neighbor, what a guy
Society often rewards those who contribute to the status quo without consideration for the consequences of their actions.

Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom
The singer is referencing the use of bombs and the effects of war.

Every time you drop a bomb
The use of bombs results in destruction and death.

You kill the god your child has born
The violence and destruction caused by war and the use of bombs have devastating, far-reaching consequences.

Modern globalization
Globalization has created a world that is more connected and intertwined than ever before.

Coupled with condemnations
The singer is pointing out the hypocrisy of condemning certain practices while engaging in other destructive actions.

Unnecessary death
The violence and death caused by war are ultimately unnecessary and avoidable.

Matador corporations
Large corporations often hold great power and influence in society and politics.

Puppeting your frustrations with a blinded flag
The flag and patriotism are often used as a tool to manipulate and control public opinion and reaction.

Manufacturing consent is the name of the game
The manipulation of public opinion and consent is a deliberate and calculated practice within society.

The bottom line is money nobody gives a fuck
Ultimately, society's structures and power dynamics are all driven by a desire for profit and individual gain at the expense of human lives and well-being.

4000 hungry children
There are far too many children experiencing extreme hunger and poverty.

Leave us per hour from starvation
The rate at which children are dying from starvation is despicable.

While billions are spent on bombs
The allocation of resources towards war and violence takes away from critical needs such as food and shelter.

Creating death showers
The use of bombs results in widespread, indiscriminate destruction and loss of life.

Why must we kill our own kind?
The artist is calling for an end to the destructive and violent actions that result in the loss of life, especially considering the interconnectedness and shared humanity of all people.