Aerials
System of a Down
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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
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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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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Aerials" is a song by American heavy metal band System of a Down. It was released as the third single from their second studio album, "Toxicity."
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Commercial SuccessThe song was highly successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts.
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Grammy Nomination"Aerials" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2003, though it did not win.
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Unique End SegmentThe song ends with a 40-second Armenian-influenced piece that is actually part of a hidden track called "Arto," which starts after "Aerials" on the album "Toxicity."
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Music VideoThe music video of the song depicts an alien boy who is heralded as a freak, an outcast, a meal ticket, and a prophet by humanity. It is quite symbolic, echoing the song's lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is praised for its distinctive drone-based sound, which is created with a sitar, making it stand out in comparison to other tracks on "Toxicity."
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Lyrical ThemeThe song deals with themes of self-identity and the meaningless pursuit of material things. The lyrics "Life is a waterfall, we're one in the river and one again after the fall" are suggestive of cycles of life and death, duality, and unity.
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Live Performances"Aerials" is known for its incredible energy during live performances and is a fan favorite at System of a Down concerts.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song, including orchestras such as the Vitamin String Quartet and Metallica during their live performances.
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Creative TeamThe song was written by band members Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian. The producers were Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian.
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Official ChartsIn the UK Singles Chart, "Aerials" reached a position of 57 while peaking at number 17 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100.
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Different VersionsThere is an instrumental version, as well the radio edit of "Aerials" which exclude the hidden track "Arto" from the conclusion.
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