Chic 'N' Stu
System of a Down Lyrics


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Ballgame's in the refrigerator
Door is closed
Lights are out
Butter's gettin' hard

What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy
What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy

Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives
Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives

Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Therapy, therapy, advertising causes

What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy
What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy

Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives
Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives

Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Therapy, therapy, advertising causes

Well, advertising's got you on the run
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Advertising's got you on the run
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes

Advertising's got you on the run
Advertising's got you on the run
Advertising's got you on the run
Advertising's got you on the run
Advertising's got you on the run
Advertising's got you on the run

What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy
What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy

Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives
Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives

Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Therapy, therapy, advertising causes





Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes need

Overall Meaning

The song "Chic 'N' Stu" by System of a Down is a commentary on consumerism and the power of advertising. The opening lines, "Ballgame's in the refrigerator, door is closed, lights are out, butter's getting hard," create a sense of emptiness and isolation. This may indicate that the focus on material possessions and instant gratification has left the singer feeling alone and disconnected. The repeated lines about pizza symbolize the constant need for consumption and how it is presented as an answer to every problem.


The lyrics also reference the need for therapy, acknowledging that the constant barrage of advertising can cause anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. The repeated phrase "advertising causes" highlights the power advertising has over our lives and how it affects our decision-making. The song's final lines, "Advertising's got you on the run", emphasize this point, suggesting that the constant pressure to consume can be overwhelming.


Overall, "Chic 'N' Stu" is a commentary on the negative effects of consumerism and the power of advertising in our society.


Line by Line Meaning

Ballgame's in the refrigerator
Everything important is being ignored, much like a baseball game that's been put back in the refrigerator instead of being watched


Door is closed
Shutting out the world and its problems


Lights are out
Lack of awareness that leads to repeating unhealthy habits


Butter's gettin' hard
Neglect over something that was once soft and easy to work with


What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie
The consumption of fast food as a result of convenience rather than good health


Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy
The constant pressure to purchase goods and services through advertising


Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives
The different options for fast food don't matter, all are detrimental to health


Need therapy, therapy, advertising causes
The need for professional help in dealing with the psychological effects of constant advertising and unhealthy habits


Therapy, therapy, advertising causes
Repeat of the need for therapy and denouncing the root of the issue (advertising)


Well, advertising's got you on the run
The inescapable nature of advertising's influence on human behavior and psychology




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

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