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System of a Down Lyrics


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Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video

With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from

Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from
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Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa.

La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la
La la la la

Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the video
Hey man, look at me rockin' out
I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out




I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of System of a Down's "Radio-Video" seem to be a straightforward expression of the joy one feels when they hear their favorite artist on the radio, or see them on TV. The song suggests that in these moments, the listener is connected with a wider community of fans who share their love for the artist, and there is an energy that comes from that connection. However, the song also mentions Danny and Lisa, who "take me away from the strangest places." There is a hint of escapism here - perhaps the artist is picturing themselves in difficult or unpleasant circumstances, which the music temporarily lifts them out of.


Overall, the song seems to tap into the power of music to bring people together, to offer a sense of belonging, and to serve as a temporary escape from the challenges of life. While the lyrics are relatively simple, they resonate with anyone who has ever felt the thrill of hearing their favorite band on the radio, or seeing them perform on TV. The song's upbeat melody and repetitive chorus make it a great anthem for those moments when you just want to let go and rock out.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey man, look at me rockin' out
The singer is drawing attention to themselves and their successful music career.


I'm on the radio
Their music is being played on the radio.


I'm on the video
Their music video is being shown on television.


With Danny and Lisa
The artist is in the company of Danny and Lisa.


They take me away from The strangest places
Danny and Lisa provide the artist with an escape from unusual or uncomfortable situations.


Sweet Danny and Lisa
The singer has a positive and affectionate view of Danny and Lisa.


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This is a melodic interlude and doesn't contribute to the song's meaning.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SERJ TANKIAN

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LYRICS

Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the video
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from (take me away from)
The strangest places (strangest places)
Sweet Danny and Lisa (Sweet Danny and Lisa)
They take me away from
They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from

Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from (take me away from)
The strangest places (strangest places)
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from
They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa
They take me away from

Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

They take me away from
The strangest places
Sweet Danny and Lisa

Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the video
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio
Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the video
With Danny and Lisa

LETRA


Oye, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en la radio
Oye, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en el video

Hey, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en la radio
Hey, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en el video con Danny y Lisa

Me llevan lejos de
Los lugares más extraños
Dulce Danny y Lisa
Me llevan lejos de

Se llevan lejos de los lugares más extraños
Sweet Danny y Lisa
Me llevan lejos de

Oye, hombre, mírame rockear
Estoy en la radio < br> Hey, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en el video con Danny y Lisa

Me llevan lejos de
Los lugares más extraños
Dulce Danny y Lisa
Me llevan lejos de

Me llevan lejos de
Los lugares más extraños
Sweet Danny y Lisa
Me llevan lejos de

Hola, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en la radio
Hey, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en el video
Con Danny y Lisa
me llevan lejos fr om
Los lugares más extraños
Sweet Danny y Lisa

La, la, la
Na, na, na, na
Ah

Hola, hombre, mira a mí rockeando
Estoy en la radio
Hey, hombre, mírame rockeando
Estoy en el video

Hey, hombre, mírame rockin 'afuera
Estoy en la radio
Hey, hombre, mírame rockear'
Estoy en el video
Con Danny y Lisa



All comments from YouTube:

@jesperjensen7015

System Of A Down is the only band i know that is able to play so many different genres of music in one song, and still make it sound good.

@dakghijjyu

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@nikoskokkalis4971

Queen

@jesperjensen7015

@@nikoskokkalis4971 Queen and soad is the only bands that can play so many different genres of music in one song, and still make it sound good.

@frostx9209

Avenged Sevenfold

@jesperjensen7015

@@frostx9209 avenged sevenfold, soad and queen is the only bands that can play so many genres of music in one song and still make it Sound good

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@mr.x_vericu

I love how every System of A Down song goes from quiet and calm to louder than a train horn at 3 am

@AutobotPrelude

You forgot “and back to quiet and calm and then ending louder than a train horn at 3am”

@yeshuachangovizueta1201

Marvel zombies

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