Kill Rock 'n Roll
System of a Down Lyrics


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So I felt like the biggest asshole
Felt like the biggest asshole
When I killed your rock and roll
Mow down the sexy people

Every time I look in your eyes
Every day I'm watching you die
All the thoughts I see in you
About how I

So I felt like the biggest asshole
Felt like the biggest asshole
When I killed your rock and roll
Mow down the sexy people

Every time I look in your eyes
Every day I'm watching you die
All the thoughts I see in you
About how I

Why?
Why?

Eat all the grass
Eat all the grass that you want
Accidents happen in the dark
Eat all the grass that you want
Accidents happen in the dark
Eat all the grass that you want
Accidents happen in the dark
Eat all the grass that you want
Accidents happen

Every time I look in your eyes
Every day I'm watching you die
All the thoughts I see in you about
How I

Why?
Why?

So I felt like the biggest asshole
When I killed rock and roll




Yeah, I felt like the biggest asshole
When I killed rock and roll

Overall Meaning

"Kill Rock 'n Roll" by System of a Down is a song that challenges the mainstream music industry and the commercialization of Rock 'n Roll. The lyrics are ambiguous and shrouded in metaphors, making their interpretation difficult. The first verse of the song talks about the singer's guilt for killing Rock 'n Roll, which symbolizes rebellion and the spirit of youth. He feels like an asshole for becoming a part of the system that he was supposed to rebel against. The second verse of the song talks about the singer's disgust with society's obsession with the superficial and the attractive. The singer is upset about the fact that people focus on the looks and not the content.


The chorus of the song repeats the singer's regret for killing Rock 'n Roll, emphasizing the importance of the counterculture and the spirit of rebellion to the youth. The third verse of the song talks about the singer's nihilistic tendencies and his refusal to take responsibility for his actions. He finds solace in the fact that accidents happen in darkness and invites the listener to consume as much grass as they want, referring to marijuana.


The song's cryptic lyrics have sparked various interpretations, ranging from the singer's inner conflicts to the commercialization of music by the record industry.


Line by Line Meaning

So I felt like the biggest asshole
I regret my action and feel guilty about it.


Felt like the biggest asshole
I feel shameful for what I have done.


When I killed your rock and roll
When I started to suppress and control the creativity and liberation that rock and roll music offers.


Mow down the sexy people
Destroy and eliminate those who promote and enjoy rock and roll culture.


Every time I look in your eyes
Every time I see your pain and suffering because of my actions.


Every day I'm watching you die
Every day I see you losing your freedom and individuality because of me.


All the thoughts I see in you
All the negative effects I have on you.


About how I
About my own selfish motives and desires.


Why?
Why did I do this to you, to myself, to society?


Eat all the grass
Indulge in excess and consume everything without any regard to consequences.


Eat all the grass that you want
Enjoy all the pleasures without moderation or restraint.


Accidents happen in the dark
Mistakes and harm can occur when one is not aware, honest, or open.


Every time I look in your eyes
Every time I confront the consequences of my actions and the pain I have caused.


Why?
Why did I do this and what can I do now to make it right?


Yeah, I felt like the biggest asshole
I acknowledge my guilt, my mistake, and my responsibility to make amends.


When I killed rock and roll
When I contributed to the suppression and censorship of self-expression, diversity, and creativity in music and culture.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian

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