System Of A Down - Aerials (Official HD Video) 

Here after watching machine gun kelly's cover. Needed to rinse my ears out. Feel much better now

This video is actually very profound. For those that don't understand the music video, it's the story of the circus freak that looks up to the aerials performers. He closes his eyes and imagines a world where he is wealthy and powerful, however, his limited knowledge of real life frustrates him even in his imagination, like when he is questioned by the other kid. This goes in hand to the lines "When you loose small mind you free your life / when you fee your life eternal prize" What that basically means is that our limited perception, like that kid's, holds us captive. If we are able to confront our perceptions of life we'll get the eternal prize, which is happiness.

This HAS to be one of the best songs of all times.

Life is a waterfall We're one in the river And one again after the fall Swimming through the void, we hear the word We lose ourselves, but we find it all 'Cause we are the ones that want to play Always want to go, but you never want to stay And we are the ones that want to choose Always want to play but you never want to lose Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind, you free your life Life is a waterfall We drink from the river Then we turn around and put up our walls Swimming through the void, we hear the word We lose ourselves, but we find it all 'Cause we are the ones that want to play Always want to go, but you never want to stay And we are the ones that want to choose Always want to play but you never want to lose Oh Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind, you free your life Aerials, so up high When you free your eyes, eternal prize Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind, you free your life Aerials, so up high When you free your eyes, eternal prize Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

The entire Toxicity album is amazing… but this song is just, absolute perfection. It will never get old and will always be relevant.

Had to cleanse my ears after hearing a cover of this so came back to listen to remind myself just how great this song is PLEASE COME BACK AND DO MORE

2024 anyone?

Masterpiece, even all these years later, absolute anthem!

My daughter was born with asthma and would cry alot. This was the only song I could get to her to calm down or sleep! She still loves this song, 5yrs later!

This song get's better and better with age, like a fine wine.

Listening to System of a Down's music is like embarking on a powerful journey through the realms of emotion and consciousness. Their unique blend of intense vocals, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics creates an experience that resonates deep within the heart. This video is not just a visual spectacle but a testament to the band's ability to evoke profound feelings. Thank you, System of a Down, for pouring your passion into your art and providing us with a soundtrack that touches the soul 💫💫

19 YEARS LATER!! this song is still as good as it ever was.

My son LOOOOOVED these guys...he was killed on his motorcycle a year ago...and i as a 59 year old came here to listen to his one of his favorites.......i myself am a metallica fan for over 30 years and im loving this group......RIP JOSHUA FOREVER 37

Quit asking if we are still listening, we've never stopped listening! So shut up and enjoy! 🎧🎶

Who's listening to this in 2024?

I genuinely feel bad for people who won't give rock/metal music enough of a chance to give SOAD a chance. Band made a huge impact on my childhood.

The best of the best indeed

the ability of my man SERJ's storytelling+ singing at the same time, proves he's in god like situation. and the way how he draws pictures in our minds only using his voice(words)is just mind-blowing..what a m(us/ag)ician

1945 anyone?

grew up in a really religious home where everything was censored and music was only instrumental. 27 years old and i'm just now discovering system of a down. this is just magic. Edit: Thanks for the amazing comments and suggestions :)

Y'all be like "2017 anyone?" bitch I'm here everyday

Life is a waterfall. We're one in the river. And one again after the fall. But not during the fall - powerful lyrics. I did forget how perfect this was - is.

was never a HUGE system fan but like some of their songs, this song though one of the best pieces of music ever made IMO.

THEY ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The night my dad passed away... i was driving home and this song came on... it was my most notable moment of coming to peace with him being gone... thank you for this masterpiece

I am from the year 2089, the future. And I can confirm that people are still listening to this song in 2089 so quit asking.

3:32 is so special. The harmonies between the two vocals are beautiful and give a sense of “final”. The faster tempo kind of adds a feeling of desperation.

What's good about the quarantine you will ask? It brought me back here.

that opening guitar riff is so haunting that it sends chills down my spine..and John Dolmayan is such an underrated drummer man he hits that snare and high hat with such precision it reminds me of John Bonham.

Even though I am so sad that I discovered this song recently in my 30s, I am soooo happy because I have the rest of my life to enjoy it! Amazing song and amazing band! ❤

2024 check ?

2023 and this song will never die! 👽🔥

System Of a Down is one of dem bands that will never be forgotten

One of the beautiful rock songs ever.

"what profit a man, if he gains the world but loses his soul"

The meaning of the song, I think: It's about how people get sucked into materialistic culture. They get obsessed with fame and popularity and money. They become like this kid, altered beyond human recognition (plastic surgery being the most direct example) in an effort to try to be perfect in the eyes of society. They lure you in from childhood by convincing you that this is what success looks like, but the kid isn't happy because this doesn't make you happy. This - money, fame, being a celebrity - isn't success at all. To be happy, you have to "lose small mind". You have to see past this small picture of earning and buying and getting famous, and find your real purpose in life and do what fulfils you. Only then will you claim eternal prize. True value. Because after all, life is a waterfall. Just a small flash of activity where we all get to be unique. Before and after the waterfall. Before we're born and after we die; we're all the same. We can't take any of our money or fans out of this life. They get lost and forgotten one way or another. That's what makes these things useless. But during the waterfall, all we can honestly do is be happy, find peace, and try not to lose ourselves. For a band who almost exclusively focuses on worldwide issues, this is a very personal song. That's what makes it special. It's a personal message to each and every one of you to see past the facade and live for yourself.

Terrific!! the song is a timeless rock masterpiece, and the lyrics are a clear message about the lack of identity which has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

don’t dare sleep on this gem of a song! Wonderfully written and paced so magnificent

I still consider this one a best from them. The sinister yet graceful tone in the instruments is always jaw dropping to me, and Serj's vocals really bring this whole track together

I saw them back in maybe 2002 thinking there was no way Serj could pull it off live. I was so wrong. They were incredible. I've recently been learning how to sing for real and it makes me appreciate Serj even more. Such incredible range and power.

Há mais de 18 anos sem gravar, eles ainda faz sucesso com as músicas antigas, pra nós que curti nunca são velhas ❤

W tym zespole ,ogromną masa tofu.Właśnie one scalają utwór.I zdaża się to nagminnie.No i dobrze.Ten zespół bez dobrej akustyki gitarowej.Ma predyspozycje,Łamnie Kanon metalu.I nie ryczy nagminnie.Dobry wybór.

This songs just moves my soul like no other. An ancient feeling, survival instinct kicks in, yet comforting

"You don't spend your teenager life well enough if you didn't listen to SOAD" -My uncle

I'm listening April 2024.. anyone else?!

I still consider this one a best from them. The sinister yet graceful tone in the instruments is always jaw dropping to me, and serj's vocals really bring this whole track together

And every time i see the kids face I think : ayy lmao

Love this. Cleans my spirit. ❤

Love these vocals still to this day

Serj Has a voice of an angel

Flashbacks to when I was in middle school haha just laying in the dark bumping this song in my room!!! The whole album was dope!! 36 years old now damn!!!

SOAD was the music of my youth, and i will listen to them for the rest of my life

Yeah, Chopsuey was fire, and Toxicity had y’all thinking. But this song was the most important song on the album imo. This was such a fire video and such a great ending to such a masterpiece of an album.

I just needed some SOAD in my life. Hit shuffle, this is what it came up with. Cranked it up...

This song has always spoken to my soul.

Still a MASTERPIECE ... timeless

2:35 holy shit, that's beautiful.

" You want play but never want to loose" TRUTH.!.! NO DOUBT

omg im just excited with the idea of SOAD probably launching a new album this year and i just put soo nostalgic....

I forgot how fucking great this song is

I just love everything about this EVERY time I watch. The music kicks ass ,and it's so visually entertaining . The black and white is perfect❣️

Serj's cocky head toss and smile is *chefs kiss*

man, Serj has some of the best vocals of all time.

S.O.A.D send us message with every single song like the other band or rapper but so many people dont understand and just heard that music sound and style...so sad ....

Just one of the best vocalists there’s been

I'll never get tired of this song.NEVER!

Lyrics: Life is a waterfall We're one in the river And one again after the fall Swimming through the void We hear the word We lose ourselves But we find it all? 'Cause we are the ones that want to play Always want to go But you never want to stay And we are the ones that want to choose Always want to play But you never want to lose Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind You free your life Life is a waterfall We drink from the river Then we turn around and put up our walls Swimming through the void We hear the word We lose ourselves But we find it all? 'Cause we are the ones that want to play Always want to go But you never want to stay And we are the ones that want to choose Always want to play But you never want to lose Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind You free your life Aerials so up high When you free your eyes Eternal prize Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind You free your life Aerials so up high When you free your eyes Eternal prize

This song fucked my shit up man, here is my interpretation of the song for those who care (below): Life is a waterfall -Life is a never ending journey We're one in the river, -One before we find ourselves And one again after the fall.-one after we find ourselves Swimming through the void -going through life We hear the word,-We hear our calling We lose ourselves;-We forget our close minded way of thinking But we find it all? -We find ourselves (peace within) Cause we are the ones that wanna play, -As humans we want to do as we please Always wanna go, -Always want to do But you never wanna stay, -Never want to face the reality (consequences) And we are the ones that wanna choose, -Choose what to believe and what rules to go by Always wanna play, -always want to do But you never wanna lose. -never want to face the reality (consequences) Aerials, in the sky, -Lost people, looking for a cause. Bending what they think is right and wrong in life When you lose small mind, -when you open your mind You free your life. -you find yourself Life is a waterfall,-Life is a never ending journey We drink from the river, -We obey what we are told Then we turn around and put up our walls.-Then we defend what we are made to believe Swimming through the void-going through life We hear the word, -we hear our calling (find our purpose) We lose ourselves, -forgetting our close minded way of thinking But we find it all? - We find ourselves (peace within) Cause we are the ones that wanna play,-As humans we want to do as we please Always wanna go,-Always want to do But you never wanna stay; -Never want to face the reality (consequences) And we are the ones that wanna choose,-Choose what to believe and then pick and choose what rules we want to go by in that belief Always wanna play, -Always want to do But you never wanna lose. -Never want to face reality Aerials, in the sky, -lost ones (the close minded) When you lose small mind, -When you open your mind You free your life. -you find peace (find yourself) Aerials, so up high, -lost ones (close minded) When you free your eyes, -when you see life for what it is Eternal prize. -you are granted the best gift one can have (happiness) Aerials, in the sky,-lost ones (the close minded) When you lose small mind,-when you open your mind You free your life.-you find yourself Aerials, so up high, -lost ones (the close minded) When you free your eyes,-when you see life for what it is Eternal prize. -you are granted the best gift one can have (happiness) Tell me what you think about it (and maybe make your own ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )

This song is a timless masterpiece

nostalgic!, the years go by and every time I hear this song again it feels like those days at school... lml

The amount of views System of a Down has on their most popular songs is a testament that their music has transcended just being popular for the time.. they are one of only like 100 bands who can escape into timelessness… and I’d say they are in the top 5 Hard Rock/Metal Bands of all time

Slipknot and Korn has made a comeback in 2019. I now need SOAD to do the same, so I can die peacefully

The bass in this song is always so beautiful ❤

System você fez minha geração anos 90' 20' espero que vocês continuem

2022 and this shit still hits. this is the song to find yourself to when you're lost, or lose yourself to when reality is too close... Can't thank these guys enough for their creative genius

System of a Down - Aerials lyrics ________________________________ Life is a waterfall We're one in the river And one again after the fall Swimming through the void We hear the word We lose ourselves But we find it all Cause we are the ones that wanna play Always wanna go But you never wanna stay We are the ones that wanna choose Always wanna play But you never wanna lose Aerials, in the sky When you lose small mind You free your life Life is a waterfall We drink from the river Then we turn around, put up our walls Swimming through the void We hear the word We loose ourselves But we find it all Cause we are the ones that wanna play Always wanna go But you never wanna stay We are the ones that wanna choose Always wanna play But you never wanna lose Aerials, in the sky When you lose small mind You free your life Aerials, so up high When you free your eyes Eternal prize Aerials, in the sky When you loose small mind You free your life Aerials, so up high When you free your eyes Eternal prize Oh oh oh, oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh, oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh {EDIT} : Thanks for likes guys

I was 10 yo when I started listening to this, and it still resonnate so much in me. Thank you for your music 🙏

Damn, 14 years later and is still a banger.

i just can never get over how bloodchillingly soothing, unsettling but beautiful the last 30 seconds are. perfection

System Of A Down, The Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Breaking Benjamin... and plenty more from this era of rock... are timeless... these bands and songs will live on for as long as there are people around to listen to it. Edit : I didn't "FORGET" to add any bands to these list such as Tool, ect.. since they're literally one of my favorite bands.. I just didn't have time to post every single band.. which I hope you can understand, which is what you all did in the comments and I very much appreciate all the likes. Rock On!!!

Sempre arrepio toda vez que ouço

Such a hard hitting band, we don't have gems like this these days

His voice is perfectly suited to the type of music he sings. It's uncanny.

0:36 ayyyyy lmao

Lost in your voice, Mr Tankan, still, until this very day. Thanks.

i am ten years old and i love this music

This will always be one of the best songs that has ever existed.

Голоса Сержа и Дарона это нечто не земное🤘

iconic into riff. i love it!

Greatest band of all time.

Amazzzing ❤ we find ourselves anway. Always wanna play, but you never wanna choose. Aerials are in the sky

I'm just thankful that SOAD was a big part of my youth!🤟

Truly an amazing song I hope no pop-punk artist ruins it for generations to come

Amazing how many people still view these gems now.

Se vc voltou aqui para ouvir esse som Parabéns! Seu gosto é Excelente!!!🤜🤛

i played this song to my cat... now hes a tiger.

That's got to be, at least, in the top 100 greatest rock/metal songs of all time.

Who's watching this in 2024?

Beautiful masterpiece

"When you lose small mind you free your life"