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System Of A Down Lyrics
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Tell the people that arrive
Tell the people
Tell the people that arrive
We don't need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
Show your people
Show your people how we died
Show your people
Show your people how we died
We don't need to nullify
We don't need to nullify
We don't need to nullify
We don't need to nullify
No need to nullify
No need to nullify
No need to nullify
We don't need to nullify
Die
We don't need to
We don't need to
We don't need to
We don't need to
Ask your people
Ask your people what is right
Ask your people
Ask your people what is right
We don't need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
No need to multiply
No need to multiply
No need to multiply
We don't need to multiply
The lyrics of System of a Down's song X are repeated phrases that are meant to convey a message of the futility of multiplication as a means of finding peace or resolution. The song seems to be suggesting that instead of multiplying our problems and differences, we should confront them and find ways to heal and move forward. The first two stanzas repeat the same idea: we don't need to multiply, followed by a call to die. This could be interpreted as a call to let go of our desire to always be right or to always be the winner, and to focus on more important things like understanding and finding common ground.
The third stanza changes slightly to ask people to consider what is right, indicating that the solution to our problems lies in seeking truth and justice, rather than in trying to assert our own power or status. The repetition of "we don't need to multiply" throughout the song reinforces the message that multiplication is not the answer, and that healing and resolution requires a different approach. Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for individuals and society as a whole to stop fighting and multiplying their problems, and instead to find peaceful solutions that benefit everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell the people
Inform everyone
Tell the people that arrive
Let everyone know who comes
Tell the people
Inform everyone
Tell the people that arrive
Let everyone know who comes
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
Die
End it all
Show your people
Display to your audience
Show your people how we died
Expose how we perished
Show your people
Display to your audience
Show your people how we died
Expose how we perished
We don't need to nullify
No need to cancel out
We don't need to nullify
No need to cancel out
We don't need to nullify
No need to cancel out
We don't need to nullify
No need to cancel out
No need to nullify
Unnecessary to cancel out
No need to nullify
Unnecessary to cancel out
No need to nullify
Unnecessary to cancel out
We don't need to nullify
No need to cancel out
Die
End it all
We don't need to
There's no necessity to do anything
We don't need to
There's no necessity to do anything
We don't need to
There's no necessity to do anything
We don't need to
There's no necessity to do anything
Ask your people
Inquire of your associates
Ask your people what is right
Inquire of your associates what is righteous
Ask your people
Inquire of your associates
Ask your people what is right
Inquire of your associates what is righteous
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
We don't need to multiply
No need to increase in number
No need to multiply
Unnecessary to increase in number
No need to multiply
Unnecessary to increase in number
No need to multiply
Unnecessary to increase in number
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan, Serj Tankian
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