Streamline
system of an down Lyrics


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I wasn't there for you
I wasn't there for you

I know weather's gonna be fine
But I can't see you 'cross the streamline
My love waits for me in daytime
But I can't see you through the snowblind
But I wasn't there for you
You are gone
But I wasn't there for you
Goodbyes are long
Goodbye
But I wasn't there for you
Goodbye

I wasn't there for goodbye
I wasn't there for goodbye

Well, I know time reveals in hindsight
I can wrestle with the stormy night
Because your love lasts a lifetime
But I can see you through the snowblind

But I wasn't there for you
You are gone
But I wasn't there for you
Goodbyes are long

You are gone
But I wasn't there for you
Goodbyes are long
But I wasn't there for you
Goodbye

I wasn't there for you
I wasn't there
I wasn't there for you

But I wasn't there for you
You are gone
But I wasn't there for you




Goodbyes are long
Goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Streamline by System of a Down speak about a love that has been lost due to the singer's lack of presence and support. The singer expresses regret and remorse for not being there when their loved one needed them the most. They acknowledge that the weather may be perfect, but they cannot see across the "streamline," which may represent a metaphorical boundary, barrier, or difference that keeps them apart. The person that they love is waiting for them, but they cannot reach them. They can only see them "through the snowblind."


The chorus repeats that the singer wasn't there when their loved one left, and they regret it. They seem to want to offer goodbyes that are not as long, but the damage seems to have been done. The singer realizes that time reveals everything, and they can wrestle with the stormy night, but they cannot change the past. They reaffirm that their love will last a lifetime, and they can see through the snowblind, but the fact that they were not present or supportive enough makes them feel like they lost their chance.


The lyrics are emotive and powerful, reflecting on a relationship that has ended. They speak of the inability to mend something that was broken due to a lack of effort or presence. The story told in the song is relatable and reminds us of the importance of being there for the people we love, and the cost of not doing so.


Line by Line Meaning

I wasn't there for you
I failed to be there for you when you needed me the most.


I know weather's gonna be fine
I am aware that the weather will be good.


But I can't see you 'cross the streamline
However, I cannot see you clearly through the distance between us.


My love waits for me in daytime
My love for you persists even during the bright hours of the day.


But I can't see you through the snowblind
Despite my longing, I cannot clearly see you through the hardships I face.


You are gone
You have left this world, and I cannot change that.


Goodbyes are long
Saying farewell is never easy nor brief.


Goodbye
The time has come to bid adieu, though it hurts.


Well, I know time reveals in hindsight
Eventually, the passage of time will give me a clearer understanding of what has happened.


I can wrestle with the stormy night
I can struggle through the difficult times and come out stronger on the other side.


Because your love lasts a lifetime
Your love for me endures forever.


But I can see you through the snowblind
Even through difficult circumstances, I can still see your love for me shining through.


I wasn't there for goodbye
I was not present to say my final farewells to you.


I wasn't there
I was absent when I should have been there.




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

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