Empty Walls
Serj Tankian
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Your empty walls Your empty walls Pretentious attention Dismissive apprehension Don't waste your time, on coffins today When we decline, from the confines of our mind Don't waste your time, on coffins today Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate and full of yearning Dying of anticipation Choking from intoxication Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate and full of yearning Dying of anticipation Choking from intoxication I want you To be Left behind those empty walls Don't You see From behind those empty walls Those empty walls When we decline, from the confines of our mind Don't waste your time, on coffins today Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate and full of yearning Dying of anticipation Choking from intoxication Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate and full of yearning Dying of anticipation Choking from intoxication I want you To be Left behind those empty walls Don't You see From behind those empty walls Want you to be Left behind those empty walls Don't You see From behind those empty walls From behind those empty walls From behind those empty walls The walls From behind those empty walls I left you yesterday before you killed my family Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate and full of yearning Dying of anticipation Choking from intoxication Don't you see their bodies burning? Desolate and full of yearning Dying of anticipation Choking from intoxication I want you To be Left behind those empty walls Told you To see From behind those empty walls Want you to be, left behind those empty walls Told you To see From behind those empty walls From behind those empty walls From behind those fucking walls From behind those goddamn walls Those walls Those walls
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Written by: Serj Tankian
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Empty Walls" is a song by Serj Tankian, the lead singer of the popular heavy metal band, System of a Down.
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Album DebutThe song was the debut single released from his first solo album, "Elect the Dead" in 2007.
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Chart Performance"Empty Walls" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music GenreThis song is generally considered as alternative rock and experimental rock, showcasing Tankian’s versatility as a musician.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Empty Walls" is deeply symbolic and reflects the bitter realities of war. It portrays children reenacting war scenarios in a daycare setting.
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Political StatementTankian is known for his politically charged lyrics. "Empty Walls" is interpreted by many to be an anti-war statement, addressing the trauma of war.
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Director InvolvementThe music video for "Empty Walls" was directed by Tony Petrossian, a well known name in rock and heavy metal music videos.
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Live PerformancesTankian often plays "Empty Walls" at his concerts, and the song has also featured in major music festivals around the world.
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Acoustic VersionIn 2009, an alternate version of "Empty Walls" was presented in the form of an orchestrial performance during his "Elect the Dead Symphony" concert in New Zealand.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics – "Empty walls, pretentious adventures" – are thought to be allusions to the empty promises and false justifications often provided by nations for engaging in war.
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Critical AcclaimThe song and its music video have been generally well received by critics, with praise often given to Tankian's distinct vocals and the track's powerful political message.
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Celebrity EndorsementThe well-known drummer, Thomas Lang, endorsed "Empty Walls" during an interview and praised Tankian’s sensitivity and musical complexity.
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