A.D.D
System Of A Down (S.O.A.D) Lyrics
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You sent us back in body parts
You took our wills with the truth you stole
We offer prayers for your long lost soul
Your remainder is an unjustifiable
Egotistical power struggle
At the expense of the American dream
We don't give a damn about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a damn about your world
Right now, right now
We don't give a fuck about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now
There is no flag that is large enough
To hide the shame of a man in cuffs
You switched the signs then you closed their blinds
You changed their channels and you changed their minds
Your remainder is an unjustifiable
Egotistical power struggle
At the expense of the American dream
Of the American dream, of the American
We don't give a damn about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a damn about your world
Right now, right now
We don't give a fuck about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now
Right now, right now, right now, right now
No flag large enough
Shame on the man in cuffs
Close the blinds
Your remainder is an unjustifiable
Egotistical power struggle
At the expense of the American dream
Of the American dream, of the American
We don't give a damn about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a damn about your world
Right now, right now
We don't give a fuck about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now
Right now, right now, right now, right na-na-na-now
The song “Add” by System of a Down can be seen as a critique of the United States government’s actions in international conflicts. The first verse suggests that the government has sent soldiers to fight in wars and subsequently discarded them as mere “body parts” after they have served. The lyrics continue with a condemnation of the government’s use of propaganda and manipulation of public opinion, equating it with the theft of individual “wills.” The chorus is a clear message that the band has no interest in the benefits and profits that the government receives from their global meddling.
The second verse takes a more pointed critique by mentioning police brutality and abuse of power in law enforcement. The use of “man in cuffs” suggests a person unjustly detained or mistreated by the police. The lyrics imply that the government has, in some way, been complicit in a broader culture of abuse by encouraging the police to act outside the bounds of reasonable authority. The phrase “switched the signs, then you closed their blinds” adds to this notion of misdirection and opacity.
Throughout the song, the recurring phrase “of the American dream” is used ironically, as a reference to the idealized notion of the United States as a place of opportunity and equality. By emphasizing that the government’s actions are in conflict with this ideal, the band suggests that these values are not being upheld. The final line of the song, “Right now, right now, right now, right na-na-na-now”, is repeated several times, almost as a kind of catharsis or release of the pent-up anger that the lyrics have been building.
Line by Line Meaning
We fought your wars with all our hearts
We put all of our effort into fighting the wars that you commanded us to fight.
You sent us back in body parts
As a result of fighting your wars, many of our fellow soldiers were killed, and some came back with missing limbs or other serious injuries.
You took our wills with the truth you stole
You manipulated the truth and deceived us in order to control our beliefs and actions.
We offer prayers for your long lost soul
Despite everything you've done, we still hope that you find peace and salvation.
Your remainder is an unjustifiable
Egotistical power struggle
At the expense of the American dream
Of the American dream, of the American
Your remaining power is based on an immoral struggle for control that contradicts the values that the American dream is supposed to represent.
We don't give a damn about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a damn about your world
Right now, right now
We don't care about your world and your desire for profit and control. We are focused on our own needs and priorities.
We don't give a fuck about your world
With all your global profits and all you're to oppose
We don't give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now
We are even more emphatically rejecting your world and everything you stand for.
There is no flag that is large enough
To hide the shame of a man in cuffs
You switched the signs then you closed their blinds
You changed their channels and you changed their minds
No national symbol or propaganda can conceal the shame of someone who has been imprisoned or wronged. You have manipulated information and covered up the truth to control people's thoughts and beliefs.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SHAVO ODADJIAN, JOHN DOLMAYAN, SERJ TANKIAN
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