Science
System Of A Down Lyrics
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Predicting the future of things we all know,
Fighting off the diseased programming
Of centuries, centuries, centuries, centuries
Science fails to recognize the single most
Potent element of human existence
Letting the reigns go to the unfolding
Science has failed our world
Science has failed our Mother Earth
Science fails to recognize the single most
Potent element of human existence
Letting the reigns go to the unfolding
Is faith, faith, faith, faith
Science has failed our world
Science has failed our Mother Earth.
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things,
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Letting the reigns go to the unfolding
Is faith, faith, faith, faith
Letting the reigns go to the unfolding
Is faith, faith, faith, faith
Science has failed our world
Science has failed our Mother Earth
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
Science has failed our Mother Earth
The song "Science" by System of a Down makes a statement on the limitations of science and its failure to recognize the power of faith. The lyrics suggest that despite science's ability to predict the future, it cannot overcome the programmed thinking of centuries past. The repeated use of the word "centuries" emphasizes the deep-rooted nature of this thinking and the need for a new approach to emerge.
The lyrics argue that faith, the act of surrendering control and allowing for the unfolding of life's events, is the most potent element of human existence. This is a direct challenge to the scientific mindset which values control, predictability and rationality above all else. The song's repeated reference to "Spirit-moves-through-all-things" suggests a higher power at work, with or without our understanding.
The song ends on a somber note, stating that science has failed both our world and our Mother Earth. The repeated use of "Spirit-moves-through-all-things" in the final verse suggests that despite science's failures, there is still hope for humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Making two possibilities a reality
Acknowledging that there are always multiple outcomes, and taking action to make one of them a reality.
Predicting the future of things we all know
Using knowledge and awareness of present circumstances to project what will happen next.
Fighting off the diseased programming of centuries, centuries, centuries, centuries
Challenging the harmful beliefs and habits that have been perpetuated for generations and centuries.
Science fails to recognize the single most Potent element of human existence
The limitations of scientific understanding prevent it from fully comprehending the powerful force that is human spirituality.
Letting the reigns go to the unfolding Is faith, faith, faith, faith
Trusting in the natural progression of life and events is a matter of faith, and requires letting go of control.
Science has failed our world
Despite all the advances in technology and knowledge, science has not been able to resolve all the issues our world faces.
Science has failed our Mother Earth
Our planet continues to suffer the consequences of human actions, even as we use scientific understanding to try and mitigate those effects.
Spirit-moves-through-all-things
There is a universal energy that flows through everything in existence.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SHAVO ODADJIAN, JOHN DOLMAYAN, SERJ TANKIAN
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