System Of A Down - Chop Suey! | Reaction 

Guitarist Daron Malakian: "The song is about how when people die, they will be regarded differently depending on the way they pass. Like, if I were to die from a drug overdose, everyone would say I deserved it because I abused drugs, hence the line 'Angels deserve to die.'"

This song has a very deep hidden meaning. The song is about drug addiction. "I cry when angels deserve to die" is just a play on words meaning "I cry when good people die from bad choices" SOAD songs almost always have a specific meaning to them. The original name of this song was called suicide but the record label made them change it to be more "radio friendly" I suggest reacting to BYOB(bring your own bombs) its a great song with a wonderful message

SOAD - an all Armenian band from LA that through their music wanted to shine light on the GENOCIDE of there people that just only recently got noted as a historical fact. Before the last couple years it was denied by the World. Great band full of nothing but energy. The lead singer Serj is a BEAST.

I saw the title and had to see this. Knew it would light up.

Prison Song by system of a down. I'm telling you Lem will be going facts!

My fav part is at the end when Serj goes "I CRYYY!" That passion, this song is deeper than you think Please react to holy mountains!

Y'all gotta check out the song Tech N9ne did with the lead singer of System of a Down. It's called "Straight out the Gate"

Damn y'all felt that "I cry when angels deserve to die" line af, I felt that haha

For me personally, System of a Down have the best transitions in the genre, unrivaled.

Shout outs to you guys on your journey into deeper and more introspection through music. This is how we beat the powers that shouldn't be. By learning and growing through each other.

In terms of the Christian ethos, self-harm and suicide is a sin because we shouldn’t desecrate the bodies God gave us. Much of society has absorbed this and thus its response to diseases like addiction can be very harsh and unsympathetic. The speaker turns it around and emphasizes the choices that someone makes are not always tied to their value as a person. From that perspective, the one who knowingly harms themselves (accepts their sin) can be viewed as more righteous than the person who high-handedly judges others without practicing compassion. The singer takes on an almost Christ-like stance of mercy towards those that the most “pious” people of society choose to look down on.

SOD - Toxicity amazing song!!!

Should also react to their song called “aerials”.. another deep.. but amazing song

As one of members of this group said : "This song called "Chop Suey", because that's what we are as a band, as musicians"(vegetables, pasta, sauce, etc.(we are different and unique)). And what about meaning of the song - the song is about how differently we are treated depending on how we leave life. Everyone deserves to die. Like, if I was going to die of an overdose, they might say I deserved it because I was abusing dangerous drugs. Hence the line "I cry when angels deserve to die". Excerpts Of " Father! Into Your hands I give my spirit" and "Why have You forsaken me?» they are references to the death of Jesus on the cross, since, according to the Gospels, this was one of the seven sayings of Jesus before his death.

During that time, there was a lot of groups that blended rock and rap. System of the Down, Limp Biscuit, Rage Against the Machine, Korn...

Hey guys "Chop Suey" is JUST a wordplay for Suicide Suey-cide

"When angels deserve to die" I've spent many high nights philosophising on those lyrics.

Who else is part of the 40% liked and subscribed?

This song is about death from addiction, whether it be spiritual death, emotional death, or physical death. My brother died from alcohol addiction a month ago. I, through his addiction, am going through an emotional death. Addiction is not limited to the person who is addicted.. When they are gone, we are left destroyed. I cry when angels deserve to die!

The song directly quotes Jesus on the cross: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Followed by another quote from Christ on the cross:”Why have you forsaken me?” That plays into the words “Self-righteous suicide”. Christ, according scripture, could have refused the cross, but he accepted it willingly. “Angels deserve to die” describes that Christ was sinless (purity of an angel), but willingly took the sin of the world upon him. At that moment, when G-d saw his son, covered in sin, he turned his back and allowed Christ to die and be the sin sacrifice. That same moment, Christ felt the absence of his father and proclaimed “why have you forsaken me”? This song, at least the chorus, is the Gospel....wether it was intentional or not.

Fun Fact: This song was actually called 'Suicide' but the radio stations refused to play the song with a misleading title. So, they had to rename the song and make 'Chop Suey'.

Definitely must check B.Y.O.B too🔥

I don't think you even know how much joy it brings me to see you two react to this!🤘🖤

Gotta check out System of a Down- Ariels

"Why have you forsaken me in your eyes forsaken me, in your thoughts forsaken me, in your heart FORSAKEN ME OH!" is my very favorite line in the song just because it is so drenched in emotion when Serj sings it.

appreciate the fact you guys appreciate the fact its a blend of all instruments and not a keyboard doing it all, with a rapper, rapping over a beat, rockers have to be in sync, imagine being slipknot, 9 members all blending their instruments to make awesomeness

I always love hearing the different interpretations of this song! Liked and subbed!

All System is raw. Glad you guys enjoyed it. So cool watching people hear sounds I've loved for years.amazing

Y'all called me out me out so I liked and subbed! Keep up content like this! S.O.A.D is one of my most favourite groups ever! I'm glad you were moved to find the deeper meaning. All their songs do! Much Love and thank you for this! 💜💜💜

The commentary at the beginning was enough to make me subscribe! Lol well played I’m one of those dudes who only watch... until now

this was a great reaction! im so happy you looked into the lyrics!

Listen to tool or a perfect circle tool sober is going to give you chills

Very sincere and well articulated reaction. I could swear I've seen both of you on different RU-vid channels? Maybe I'm crazy. Either way liked and subscribed. Keep up the quality reaction content. ❤️

subscribed after your "best friend" reaction. So Stocked you guys reacted to this song!!

I loved your comment about why you love rock music in the beginning. That was good shit.

You guys rock. So much music to explore whether rock, rap, folk, Alternative Rock, etc...

Love ya guys! You get music more than some reaction channels. You actually listen to the lyrics and that's what me and others love!

Like all y'all's videos been rocking with you guys for a min

Great reaction, guys! I really enjoyed your take on this awesome song. Thanks for making me smile today.

I've been watching you guys for your Bill Burr reactions for a good while. Just subscribed because you are doing these rock reactions! Fantastic

I like that you guys analyze and try to understand the meaning of the lyrics. I always love to see how other people interpret music. Good stuff!

Love luv luv your clips keep on dishin' out your soulful candor and camaraderie......🌹😘

the lyrics "father into your hands i commend my spirit" "why have you forsaken me?" Were also Jesus Christ's dying words upon the cross. Jesus also went knowingly to his death.. A form of self sacrifice..or... Suicide. I know that SOAD lost a dear friend to Suicide who seemed ok on the outside but all the sudden ended his own life hence the lyric "wake up...grab a brush to put on a little make up..hide the scars to fade away the shake up." Great analysis guys i think you were spot on with the angels deserving to die aspect.

That's awesome you guys are open to other idea, suggestions and genres!

Please react to "like a stone" by Audioslave. Chris Cornells voice is impeccable.

Highly recommend when doing metal, pull up the lyrics, catching a scream can be hard even for an avid metal fan. #huglife #dadsquad

You are right. Thanks for the great content. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

Iz a classic. U giving quality vids and send real and honest vibes out to the universe

Subscribed just for the good editing and in depth interpretation of the song 👍

Is sooooo fucking awesome and to see you guys appreciate and try understand totally different types of music you’re used to. Fucking respect from the UK 🇬🇧

Another home run gentleman great commentary both of you go deep and the subject matter your doing such a good idea you could keep rolling forever and y’all are perfect for it soooo fucking entertaining I love it thank you guys so much more please

Been a huge SOAD fan for a while, so awesome to see new fans🔥🔥 gained a subscriber, loved your guys thoughts on it

Love your reaction! System of a down bringing everyone of every color of every creed together. Peace brothers ♡ Subscribed

prison song please youll understand why after listening to it

I enjoy listening to you guys trying to understand and interpret what’s before you.

I been subbed for a minute. Been rockin system of a down for 20 years.

Just found u guys yesterday,,, am loving it!! Just like you guys posting ur reactions and analyzing different music ,, i grew up listening to EVERYTHING,,, Die hard Eazy, Bone , E-40, MC8 and Spice1 fan,,, yet more of the actual music I owned was Hair Band and Heavy Metal. Loved my mainsteam and Mom always had country on. I love to see how you guys appreciate that it's all music, and that you'd be surprised if you give other genres a chance, u might find ur new favorite artist for this year?! I have not looked to see all of who u have viewed so far,,, but totally love what ur doin. Couple more common ones i was wondering if you had done was groups like White or Rob Zombie, Korn, and Limp Bizkit for example. Or Metallica, Megadeth, and Black Sabbath's WARPIGS is a staple of Hard Rock fans with Ozzy Osborne at vocals. I am sure you might find something like RAMMMSTEIN who are world famous German metal that was popular here for couple years with songs like DU HAST and SEHNSUCHT. P.O.D. is a very popular Christian metal band that had some big hits off both The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and Satellite with both title tracks charting, they are in that era of the real mixing of rock and rap that happened turn of the century time (1999-2002) which were bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit and the same time that Eminem was emerging. Am thinking POD Southtown, or Korn's Blind, A.D.I.D.A.S. , and ice-breaker Freak on a Leash which was intend to listen to while tripping. Limp Bizkit's Three Dollar Bill album introduced them to the world with Faith and Counterfeit, and Break Stuff,, before they changed gradually to more mainstream songs like Nookie, Re-Arranged, My Way, My Generation, and of course Rollin were all 99 and earlier. If you really wanna go out there,,, grab Kittie's all female heavy metal album Spit and check out title track. Thanks for doin what you guys do, I personally enjoy watching and remembering old songs I used to Jam to,,,,,,Want something sick,, You could check out what is listed EVERYWHERE by anyone as the most difficult guitar song, Eruption by Eddie Van Halen!!

Great reaction guys! Love you both! Thanks for being so open-minded!!!!! ❤

Liked and subscribed. Just found y’all. Keep up the grind!

I'm subscribed guys...I like the channel... keep doing what ur doing...I like u guys because u r unbiased opinions just showing good music respect...

Old vid. But what you said at the beginning when you were talking about Rock. Is so true that I literally had to like and Follow. I’m a Rock Bassist and that really warmed my heart man.

Keep up the great breakdowns and reaction guys!!!

Some knowledge, this song was supposed to debut 2nd week of sept back in 2001, but because of the 9-11 attacks they postponed the song because peeps thought the content of the song was too insensitive because of the chorus "self righteous suicide.

First vid I watched from you guys. You guys are real and I like that. Going out pursuing and opening up. Major respect. Count me in as a sub.

Well im subscribed, I love your reactions, and I absolutely love this song! Great job guys!

Love this ..thanku so much amazing reaction an breakdown thanku love you god bless x

I enjoyed watching this video especially as I was in a bubble for years listening to not much outside of rap music. But in away it's good because all of these old rock tunes are new to me and I'm really enjoying discovering these tunes.

What a great song!!! It does take a lot of talent! Glad you guys liked it 🙌🙌

It’s crazy I grew up listening to this band and this song and never understood it, and I can watch y’all hear it for the first time and understand it, and y’all are hip hop heads !

Definitely a new subscriber alert as of right now since you guys are so open minded to listen to system they are bad ass and very underrated watch BYOB that was good to

System of a down prison song for next reaction please. Then toxicity.

the harmony they create in second to none

I am jumping on this train if it means these two will be expanding their minds further into the world of rock and metal.

"they fucks with us" damnit now I really gotta like and sub

Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

You guys explains this song so well.

Well done for being open minded and exploring outside of your bubble, everyone should be like you guys. Why limit yourself to what you already know? Breaching your bubble and letting new influences into your own music is essential to personal development in your own creativity. Everyone should approach things the way you guys do. KEEP GOING! I have switched from red to grey :)

I remember System of a Down had a free concert in LA. When too many people showed up the concert was cancelled. The fans rushed the stage and tore everything up.

I like seeing you guys doing some rock 🎸 music I listen to Rap more then anything but when I was younger these songs bring back good memories. Used to blast this in the Marine Corps

Excellent review and good insights

I grew up in the 90’s man. I love rap and metal. I can play a guitar and freestyle rap. The rap I like is old. 2pac, Biggie, Wu-Tang, Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, NWA, Dog pound, Fugees, Naz, Older snoop. It is good to hear different types of music. I am subbing to you guys right now. I liked your Rage against the machine reaction too. And you guys are funny, facts.

Enjoy TF outta it 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭🎯🔥💯 Liked and here's your comment been waiting for some of these real rock bands.

All are welcome in Rock and or Metal!! Love your reactions. !

It is dope how rock bands use actual instruments.

Yo yall usually kill it with the reactions but lately yall are fuckin slaughtering the reactions. Keep it up boys. We need that popular monster - falling in reverse

😀💜👏 thanks 4 another great reaction!!! Im so happy 2 c u guys opening up n checking out what else is out there. People tend 2 look at metal/rock music as the devil when n reality as a fan of rap n hip hop n lyrical songs, metal/rock is well can be lyrical as well. Id luv 2 c what u guys think of One by Metallica but with the video. Also Civil War by Guns n Roses. 2 very deep songs. But G n R has a lotta those n my opinion. Thanks again!!! 🙂💜👏🙏

First time peepin y'all... Keep it up.. Shit is real!!

Welcome to the Rock world!!! You'll love it!! System of a Down has a lot of deep lyrics and so much substance in their meanings. Always worth a listen. They speak truth.

There are many popular videos about System of a Down but not many are about "Question!" It is one of their latest displays of pure raw skill and talent imo! Some people will probably say this is one of their "easier" songs... and that's ok to me, but tbh, this is not an "easy band" with an "easy song in the album" by any stretch... and i love that.

Huge thumbs up for this reaction... i hope to see more like this and open yourselves yo a different kind of music

A little knowledge drop: Y'all were talking about how deep the song was. They also sang in there "Father, into thy hands, i commend my spirit...Why have you forsaken me." Those lines are taken from the Bible when Jesus is on the cross.

"Father Into your hands I commend my spirit" is a passage from the book of Psalms in the Bible. So from a certain perspective Jesus dying on the cross was a self righteous suicide since the knew he was going to die and went along with it.

For real though, you want to hear some metal bars? Master of Puppets by Metallica is an absolute masterpiece.

BEAUTIFUL reactions 💜

First time watching I subbed bros I'm with it bro let's go

Scriptwork reacting to rock music is about the best thing to happen this year. Do "Time Bomb" by Rancid next. Make sure you have the lyrics pulled up though. 😂

falling in reverse's 'carry on' also made me cry and gave me massive chills, too.

You guys are the best!

I wish I could like this more than once. The pressure!

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Love System!