Sugar

System of a Down

About Sugar

"Sugar" is a song by Armenian American heavy metal band System of a Down. It was released as a single and EP in May 1998 and was taken from their album System of a Down (1998).


Year:
1998
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The Kombucha mushroom people
Sitting around all day
Who can believe you
Who can believe you
Let your mother pray (sugar)

I'm not there all the time you know
Some people, some people, some people
Call it insane, yeah they call it insane (sugar)
I play Russian roulette everyday, a man's sport
With a bullet called life, yeah, mama, called life(sugar)
You know that every time I try to go
Where I really want to be
It's already where I am
'Cause I'm already there

The Kombucha mushroom people
Sitting around all day
Who can believe you
Who can believe you
Let your mother pray (sugar)

I got a gun the other day from Sako
It's cute, small, fits right in my pocket
Yeah, right in my pocket, (sugar)
My girl, you know, she lashes out at me sometimes
And I just fucking kick her, and then, ooh baby, she's ok (sugar)
People are always chasing me down
Trying to push my face to the ground
Where all they really want to do
Is suck out my mother fucking brains, my brains (sugar)

The Kombucha mushroom people
Sitting around all day
Who can believe you
Who can believe you
Let your mother pray

I sit, in my desolate room, no lights, no music
Just havoc
I've killed everyone
I'm away forever, but I'm feeling better
How do I feel
What do I say
F*ck you, it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
F*ck you, it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
In the end it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
In the end it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
In the end it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
In the end it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
In the end it all goes away
How do I feel
What do I say
In the end it all goes away
In the end it all goes away
In the end it all goes away
In the end it all goes away
In the end it all goes away

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System of a Down

System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is an Armenian American rock band from Southern California, formed in 1994. It currently consists of Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, background vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums). more »

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Written by: Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan, Serj Tankian

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Song Context
"Sugar" is a popular song by the band System of a Down. It was released in 1999 and was one of their most successful hits.
Album Appearance
The song is track number 10 on the band's debut studio album titled "System of a Down."
Genre Definition
"Sugar" is classified under the alternative metal genre, which is a fusion of heavy metal with other genres, usually alternative rock and hardcore punk.
Lyrical Theme
Sugar's lyrics explore topics like depression, drug use, and inner turmoil.
Music Video
The music video of "Sugar" was directed by Nigel Dick, who has also worked with bands like Britney Spears, Oasis, and Nickelback.
Song Duration
The original song's duration is nearly 3 minutes long, while the single's version is more than 16 minutes.
Unique Sound
It's known for its dynamic shifts and varying intensities within the same song.
Counterpart Song
The song "Suite-Pee" is often played live along with "Sugar" by the band.
Band Members
The song was performed by the four original members of the band: Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, and John Dolmayan.
Inspirational Impact
Despite its controversial lyrics, “Sugar” has received significant praise among the band's fans for its raw emotional depth and expressive style.
Live Performances
Since its release, System of a Down has been playing "Sugar" in almost all the live performances and it has become a staple track for them.
Track Popularity
One of the fan-favorite songs, "Sugar" helped System of a Down gain mainstream popularity.
Relevance Today
More than 20 years after its release, "Sugar" continues to remain relevant and is often used as an example of the band's nu-metal sound.

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