"The song is about how we are regarded differently depending on how we pass. Everyone deserves to die. Like, if I were now to die from drug abuse, they might say I deserved it because I abused dangerous drugs. Hence the line, 'I cry when angels deserve to die'. The lyric passages 'Father, into your hands I commend my spirit' and 'why have you forsaken me?' are a reference to Jesus' death on the cross, as, according to the Gospels, it was one of the seven things Jesus said while dying."

I'm Lebanese so i have an unhealthy love for Armenians. Y'all are brothers to us.

Didn’t expect y’all to react to this, I’m excited

The song’s original name was “Self-Righteous Suicide” but the label company didn’t like the word “suicide” in the title... so the bad decided to chop the word “suicide” in half (sui) ... hence Chop Suey

Lmao I love how intensely the dude on the left looks at the other when he's listening. I wish more people paid attention with that focus. At the very least he LOOKS engaged and sometimes that's enough lol

Yes!!! I´m a simple man, I see SOAD I click! One of the greatest metal songs in the last decades! Absolute masterpiece! As for the band they are not really religious but they do adress a lot the influence religion had, has and will have in the shaping of our world. The song was meant to be called " Self-Righteous Suicide" but the recording company was not okay with it, so they made like a word play on it: "Self-right-Chop Suey-cide" and hence the final "Chop Suey". In the album, at the very begining of the track you can actually hear a comment from the record sessions where it says "rolling suicide" before the track starts. The meaning is a take on how we are regarded differently depending on how we pass. Everyone dies but sometimes people say they deserved it based on the personal view or knowledge you have on that person. In an interview they gave the example of a drug addict: If someone dies from drug abuse, people might say they deserved it because of the abuse of dangerous drugs. Hence the line, "I cry when angels deserve to die." Really good stuff, now go for "Toxicity" or their perfect deep meaning and beatifully constructed gem "Aerials". Peace.

He’s talking about Christ’s “ Self-righteous suicide” -there’s an old saying that every time someone committed suicide an angel died. That’s why he says “ trust in my self-righteous suicide” and then says “ Father why have you forsaken me?” - Christ’s last words on the cross to His Father.

me: hes going to hurt himself headbanging that hard 1 second alter: "im dizzy bro"

I’m three years late of course, but seeing these two react to BOOM! by SOAD would be incredible! It’s so sadly relevant today, but as mentioned, they’re doing a LOT for their country and even other anti war movements. ‘4000 hungry children leave us per hour from starvation, while millions are spent on bombs, creating death showers.’ So sad. And they show all the faces which makes it so much sadder.

I've heard this song thousands of times and never really thought about the meaning of it till now. Great reaction Bros. Still going to throw out "Cross Off " by Chester Bennington and Mark Morton #JKFAMFORLIFE

Song basically about we all die the way we deserve to die. At least that’s how people view it. If I were a drug addict and died from an overdose people would say that’s the way I deserved to die. How you would be known after death. “I cry when angels deserve to die”.

These guy are such a great band!!! In 2 seconds you know its them!!!!

Man this song brings back some memories love this band rip Ruben Martinez

Just found you today and already in love with you two! You guys reaction was great! Made me laugh so hard, but I know your reaction was genuine. Love it!

Saw this on my recommended and thought Kevin Smith was doing reactions now lol

Yoooooo... I love system of a down!!!!! No matter what race you are they're so relatable to the T... React to (system of a down-BYOB) it stands for "bring your own beer" another classic

So funny I just added this song back to a playlist of mine - used to be obsessed with this album

Much love to the Greeks, Lebanese, and Armenians

Also Chop Suey as they originally named the song Suicide but were unable to use the name in their album, so chop the word "suicide" in half to get Chop Suey(Chop Sui)

Loved this episode!!

Hited the like button before the video starts

Yes soad came back You guys should react to their less famous songs or the song without Music vídeos As MIND, KNOW, HOLY MOUNTAINS, ADD, CHIC N STU, NEEDLES, SAD STATUE, CIGARO *SOAD*

Before this starts, I bet I'm gonna hear "Chinese food BARS, bro!" J/K The whole song is about the crucifixion, referencing multiple things Christ said on the cross. Things like "self righteous suicide" and "angels deserve to die" also fit that. Beyond that, it's a mirror; you can make it about anything you want. The lead singer, Serj Tankian, has a great solo song called "Empty Walls" that's about the Iraq invasion.

Lol.. guy on the left are everything to this channel. His reactions was hillarious. Keep going jkbros.

Subscribed for this :)

I love the system of a down, and I'm glad you bring alternative things like them, thank you

love your reactions boys

His last words on the Cross. What power this song has. Thank you so much for this reaction.

As heavy and powerful as this song is and the millions of interpretations it holds in the minds of all, It simply amazes me how System of A Down manage to reach billions, and their music trancends race, culture, religion, ethnicity, etc. They are simply genius and we're blessed to be able to be entertained by them

Empty walls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love to anyone who went thru the same equal or similar treatment to Blacks in the America$

This is about drug addiction, but it doesn't have the somber tone that many songs about addiction have. The band describes it as "a little quacky." The song can also be interpreted to be about how society views death or about Christ. Chop Suey is a Chinese stew made with meat or fish, plus bamboo sprouts, onions, rice and water chestnuts. They used it for the name of the song because it describes their musical style, with lots of stuff thrown together. The title is not in the lyrics. >> The original name of the song was "Suicide," but Columbia Records made them change it to make it radio friendly. In the beginning of the song, you hear Serj say "we're rolling suicide." The title is a bit of a play on words - "Suey-cide

Love the vids, keep it up

awesome reaction brothers

The way I always understood the when angels deserve to die line is as in putting quotation marks on the word “angels” like people that are commonly regarded as shining examples of good people, those are the people that deserve to die ‘cause really and truly they’re evil people. P.S. next reaction vid “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve. Classic ‘90s UK track 🇬🇧 can’t imagine you two not rating it 💯

That's crazy...I was the first person to view this video!!

My guy on the right radiates pure chop suey energy

Great Reaction. I Subscribed. Here is a quote on song. "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.'"

I've seen the metal reactions over 10 times i enjoy it so much

Yes!!! My favorite song

U guys r the best.....

In the first seconds of this video I was like: "these are some angry dudes they're gonna roast the song!" Lol

that song so lagend..hehehhehe..my kids nowadays song..still remember..

I'm on my fifth video already lol y'all got a new fan 😂

This ish more hip hop than like 85% of the rap game RIGHT NOW

I like the guy on the right two cents on the song to his buddy.

You need to do Serj's solo stuff. Daron (the guitarist/co vocalist) has another band called Scars on Broadway.

React Serj Tankian - Empty Walls

Y'all would love "hypa hypa" Eskimo callboy

Great song and great reaction!! Ya'll are by far my favorite, plus I recently found out I'm part Armenian!! 🇦🇲

Ваша реакция просто🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

That intro. so cool!!!

French soccer team jersey ? Nice :) Great reaction !

I don't think they are religious but writing about religion. "The self righteous suicide" I always thought referred to jesus on the cross.

WHAT A FUCKING THROWBACK!!! SPIT THE BARS BROOOO!!!999

BRING ME THE HORIZON--- LUDENS,,,, please

Serj Tankian honking antelope is amazing. Lie lie lie. Charade.

Best one yet! Spit the BARS BROS

i cannot believe this dude hasnt seen this in 2020 :D

u are dope!

I seen them live two time they fucking rock

The left guy's expression is hilarious

This two Dude is D🤘 real reaction . They melting on this music video of SOAD hahahahahaaaa ...

I’m Armenian last name Kochakian I was born in the USA love SOAD

The "forsaken" lyric part is referencing the last words of Christ.

System of a down is a band of Armenian descent and made their songs about the Armenian genocide that happened in 1915 when the Turks slaughtered over 1.5 million people. No one really talks about it because World War I was happening, and the media didn't focus on that. All the songs are all about getting recognition. It is an important ambition for them, the Armenian population, and the diaspora to gain world recognition, especially in the United States because its a super power. "Wake up, Grab a brush and put a little makeup" is referring to the turkish government and how their crimes are so obvious, yet they're trying to cover it up, hence the reference to the makeup. System of a down is also making a reference to them being young girls and running away from their problems, not facing the truth of what they did. "Why'd you leave the keys up on the table" is referring to the Armenian people not being able to have what is theirs, the homeland. Eastern Turkey is Western Armenia. The "key" was left in the house not letting them inside. All their churches lay in ruin to this day. Its Armenia's belongings. "Here you go create another fable" is once again in reference to the Turkish Government making up stories about the genocide. They say that Armenians killed their people. Yet they also said no such genocide occurred. System of a Down is basically saying "Wake Up" and realize what your doing and saying. "In my, self righteous suicide" does not literally mean that they think suicide is justifiable, but that the turks make it seem like the Armenians killed themselves and their own people for attention. They say "I cry when angels deserve to die" because how could the Armenians, a nation that did nothing wrong (the angels), be killed in such an awful way for no reason? Essentially, this line is sarcasm for the Ottoman Empire's foolish actions. "Father, into your hands, why have you forsaken me" Although this line is an allusion to Jesus before he died, this line is speaking for the Armenian people as a whole. During the time of the genocide many Armenians lost their faith in God. They thought to themselves, if God was with us, he wouldn't let something so tragic happen to our people. So they're asking "why have you abandoned us father?" Now tell me, doesn't this song make a lot more sense now?

Yeah brooo!!!, if you want more of SOAD... try with Holy Mountains, Sad Statue, Kill Rock'n Roll, Sugar, Spiders, Lonely Day... really... all the songs by SOAD are very good... and then... press play broooo!!!

Some late... but here is my comment. The song is about how society unfairly judges those who die from suicide or a drug overdose. "I cry when angels deserve to die" is basically saying I cry when good people die from bad habits. In the verse "grab a brush and put a little make up" is pointing out that people with depression put on a 'mask' and hide it because of how they will be judged. "Why'd you leave the keys up on the table" is inferring that if you're going to commit suicide you won't need the keys to get back in.... finally, those final words "father in oru hands I commend my spirit..." are the same that Jesus christ says in the cross before die... great reaction!!

Guys react to Motionless in White - Disguise please next! Love you reactions ❤️😍

Man playing air drums like he’s in gangnam style video

Would love to see your reaction to the music video of Aerials

Serj Tankian ''Goodbye'' - Gate 21 live 😉😍

Was originally called suicide but due to the record label they changed it to chop suey

Hey im glad yall checked out SOAD..this made me subscribe. Please react to more of them. There highly political and there music is deep

React Avenged sevenfold bro🤘🤟

Yo react to Bruce Hornsby and the range the way it is CLASSIC

React to Serj Tankian - Empty Walls music video

CHRIS WEBBY - TURNT UP this song is 🔥🔥🔥

BROS!!!!! U need listen to scars on broadway (it the band without serj when he left to go solo) the songs babylon, they say, world long gone and lives

You guys should DEFINITELY react to EMPTY WALLS by SERJ TANKIAN, the singer from system of a down!! It is a song about the Iraq invasion and the official clip is sooo powerfull ! Anyway, cheers from Brazil broooos

Do Serj's "Spiders" soon

Man. I'm glad yall reacted to juice wrld. Soad is amazing

i am greek and i probably have some armenian blood in me and i love this band

I could have sword y'all did this one b4.

Y'all see the Nigerian wedding dance to toxicity? It's one wedding I might have enjoyed 🖤

Armenia & Greece brothers 🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 From ARMENIA 🇦🇲 amazing reaction 👍👍👍 system of down in Armenian group Serj Tankian !

PLEASE react to Rammstien- Du Hast live from Paris

You need to do BYOB!

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Any Serj! Try Empty Walls

Super vidyo Armenia🇦🇲❤👍👏🏼🤗 😊

Didn't Jesus commit suicide when he knew well ahead of the event of his own crucifixtion when they came for him, that he didn't run away but willingly went along with them to his death?

Evanescence - Going Under ✌🏼🤘🏼

They are not overly religious, they just use a lot of religious imagery.

This song have a politician meaning In 11/2002 You can inderstend

BYOB!!!

More SOAD..... psycho, spiders, aerials, sugar, lonely day

"When Angels deserve to die? Why bro? What's wrong?"

The transitions tho....

Gate 21 and peace be revevenged