Sky Is Over

Serj Tankian

About Sky Is Over

"Sky Is Over" is a song by Serj Tankian. The song was released as the second single from Tankian's debut solo album Elect the Dead. The song has charted on both the Modern Rock Tracks and the Mainstream Rock Tracks in the US.


Year:
2010
3:08
100 
#3

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Everybody knows,
Everybody knows,
That you cradle the sun, sun
Living in remorse,
Sky is over,

Don't you want to hold me baby,
Disappointed, going crazy,

Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,
Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,
I don't want to see you go,
The sky is over
Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,

Behind closes eyes lie
The minds ready to awaken you,
Are you at war with land
And all of its creatures,
Your not-so-gentle persuasion
Has been known to wreck economies
Of countries, of empires, the sky is over,

Don't you want to hold me baby,
Disappointed, going crazy,

Not even from the sun,
Not even from the sun
Not even from the sun,
Don't you want me to run,

Even though you can't afford
The sky is over,
Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,
I don't want to see you go,
The sky is over
Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,
I don't want to see you go,
The sky is over
Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,
I don't want to see you go,
The sky is over
Even though we can't afford
The sky is over,
The sky is over us.

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Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian (Armenian: Սերժ Թանգեան [ˈsɛɾʒ tʰɑnˈkʰjɑn]; born August 21, 1967) is an Armenian-American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist, and occasional live rhythm guitarist of the rock band System of a Down. During his musical career, Tankian has released five albums with System of a Down, one with Arto Tunçboyacıyan (Serart), as well as three solo albums Elect the Dead, Imperfect Harmonies and Harakiri. A live orchestral version of Elect the Dead incorporating the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra named Elect the Dead Symphony was released. In 2002, Tankian and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello co-founded a n… more »

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Written by: Serj Tankian

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12 facts about this song

_Artist Background_
"Sky Is Over" is by Serj Tankian, an Armenian-American singer-songwriter who is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist of the heavy metal band System of a Down.
_Album Detail_
This song is a part of the album “Elect the Dead” which was Tankian's debut solo album, released in 2007.
_Genre_
The song and the entire album belong to genres like rock, art rock and progressive rock, overlapping with elements of heavy metal and orchestral arrangements.
_Music Video_
The music video for "Sky Is Over" was directed by Tony Petrossian, who also worked with System of a Down on their videos.
_Song Interpretation_
While the song can be interpreted in many ways, some believe the Sky Is Over "refers to the sky crying over the problems we've created on earth."
_Billboard Ranking_
The song became very popular that it was able to reach number 13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
_Serj's Musical Style_
This song reflects Serj’s musical style perfectly, incorporating powerful, wide-ranging vocals and progressive, unconventional song structures.
_Concert Favorite_
"Sky is Over" is one of the favored and most played songs during Serj Tankian's live performances.
_Global Issues Accentuation_
Serj Tankian is known for incorporating themes of social and political consciousness in his music, so "Sky is Over" also suggests various global issues especially environmental issues.
_Instrumental Versatility_
Apart from vocals, Serj Tankian played most of the instruments in "Sky Is Over" and on his album "Elect the Dead", showcasing his musical versatility.
_Cover Versions_
"Sky Is Over" has been covered by a number of other bands and musicians, showcasing its popularity and lasting impact.
_Critical Acclaim_
The song received positive reviews from music critics for its complex musical structure and thought-provoking lyrics.

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