Serj Tankian - Beethoven's C***

[@capacity96]

The use of the imagery in this video was amazing. My interpretation of what each meant : Clock : Life is limited Gator : Evil (right inside our homes) Gator : Anger Television on Lap : recognizing humanitarian issues. Cross-Dressing : double-standards of civilization and political interpretation Eyes on eyelids : We are always looking at the world but remain blind to the truths and atrocities of life. great song Serj and thank you for raising your voice! You have opened my eyes.

[@janneortju961]

Serj is among the handful of singers who could sing thru a shopping list and still sound convincing.

[@NiglyasHoge]

BANANA BANANA BANANA

[@dan_skoda_]

*Chic 'n' stu intensifies*

[@jeffrunge1608]

I imagine Serj is recognized for food in lyrics like RHCP with California 😂

[@MechWarrior894]

This song has meaning, a man being broken before finding control and his time again.

[@shaunniedermeier1156]

This guy is a lyrical genius!

[@CaraCabeludoEBravo]

I think it too

[@joshuafult84]

Agree it helps in System as Daron's lyrical skill is not the best

[@anitasuhamto7407]

Well that's why SOAD Self-Titled, Toxicity, and Steal This Album have interesting lyric, because it's all Serj's. Even in their last two albums, some weirdly interesting (or nonsensical lol) or deep/political has serj's handiwork and it's the best

[@beastmerc84]

I like Serj and Daron singing together though. Wish they would make a new album.

[@charles_777]

De mis favoritos del Serj! Tanto por la letra como por creatividad del video! Para aquellos hispanohablantes que quieran entender el concepto del mismo: Se trata básicamente de una relación amorosa infructuosa, en donde la pareja del protagonista se ha comportado con él como un cocodrilo (de sangre fría en cuanto a los sentimientos), lo ha hecho sufrir, tener baja autoestima y por sobre todo robarle todo el tiempo invertido que toda relación conlleva, todos pasamos por esa relación toxica alguna vez, esa es la analogía aquí con el arquetipo de "cocodrilo" Eso se refleja bien en la siguiente linea "Love is not about the profits Nor the riches in your dreams". Por lo que el protagonista pasa por una fase de ansiedad, depresión y desesperación. Cuando por fin llega a entender la realidad de su dolor, lo que mas quiere es volver a recuperar lo que ha perdido, que es el "tiempo", de ahí la imagen final donde se da un banquete para recuperar el reloj dentro del cocodrilo. Lección? No pierdas el tiempo alimentando a un cocodrilo (relación toxica, personas toxicas) Nada vale tanto la pena como tu valioso "tiempo", no seas estúpido, y no pierdas el tiempo en personas que no valen la pena en tu vida. Tanto si eres hombre o mujer, tu tiempo vale mucho! Saludos!

[@martinl5766]

Veo que compusiste vos la cancion y produjiste el video tambien.....andá

[@Cheaty_Four]

So if we look back to his SOAD days, part of this song features a distorted version of Daron's "Streamline" guitar solo from their album "Steal This Album!" Maybe this is what Serj first envisioned for Streamline? Still, it's cool to see he did that!!

[@larsisgay4281]

o i didnt realise that

[@KitsuneAkali]

Also, idr which songs, but both John and Shavo played on this album.

[@MinimalistMotoLife]

You got the clue but where does it lead? What is the message of each song individually and combined... It's never as simple as it seems when it comes to art.

[@moschoz5351]

I only realised it when i tried playing the solo

[@Metalbornforce]

Oh yeah, Serj never gets old, ever since I was a sperm have I been hearing him.

[@hayastan111]

real

[@theammunition-ob3hg]

how abt now?

[@amandashadowen7499]

I absolutely adore his voice

[@lockeland]

Director: How mysterious do you want the video to be? Serj: *Yes*

[@ewangoodwin1127]

Director: how much sense do you want the video to make? Serj: No

[@jamaaldagreatest2748]

@@ewangoodwin1127 idk this made a lot of. sense to me

[@gabryellabaumgratz7324]

Cobain

[@samuelhatlestad6676]

It's not that mysterious

[@danielalien]

the part at 2:15 is pure musical nirvana for me:D everything... the strings... guitars... bass.. vocals... it's in harmony... love it:D

[@r0sewtf_92]

same bro got my brain screaming with happiness

[@mat2093]

2:15

[@haroldfranks8286]

Serj is a flat out genius musician, awesome voice and an excellent mind as well. Whether in SOAD or on his own flat out INCREDIBLE

[@taqimJOR]

Brushing, touching, feeling on your shoulders, Believing, appealing, kneeling in your worlds, Oceans are combined, Being that I love you so much In the end they all will say Breaking someone else's heart again, Find the little evil perpetrator And feed him to the hungry alligator You want it all, You want it all, Love is not about the profits Nor the riches in your dreams, The arms of time are breaking off, Civilization is on trial, The clocks eliminating time Do you believe in me Ive been walking through these dead farms But I don't mind, Ive been screaming through these dead lungs, But I cant find, Being that I love you so much In the end they all will say Breaking someone else's heart again, Find the little evil perpetrator And feed her to the hungry alligator You want it all, You want it all, Love is not about the profits Nor the riches in your dreams, The arms of time are breaking off, Civilization is on trial, The clocks eliminating time Do you believe, in me But lately Ive been blind You leave me all alone, left in time, You left me here to die, left in time, Leave me all alone, left in time, The arms of time are breaking off, Civilization is on trial, The clocks eliminating time Do you believe in nothing. But lately Ive been blind Leave me all alone, left in time.

[@justinpyle3415]

thank you

[@pedroguedes9478]

the best of Serj !!!!!

[@MrGreenburgh]

Gotta love what Serj comes up with!!

[@metallicarocks911]

this is so sick. this guy has one of the best voices ever!

[@triangulush]

Such a beautiful song. This is now my favorite song ever. Started to cry how amazing this is and I'm heart broken really... Can't say anything else I'm speechless

[@FenceDaGreat]

Probably my favorite of Serj's solo songs. Loved Harakiri and really like Imperfect Harmonies but his first record was the best.

[@BritishPatriot3]

sends shivers up my spine, especially the chorus The arms of time are breaking off, Civilization is on trial, ...The clocks eliminating time, Do you believe, in me...

[@hamzehtube]

2:54 what amazing voice.

[@LehHay95]

Serj is so freaking creative!

[@RaaZVan99]

Streamline solo !

[@MikeMusto]

Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[@josearmandojacomegonzales4338]

I thought he was the only one who had noticed

[@nebulousisgod]

Yeah that annoys me

[@jeanlessisjeanless992]

omg i thought nobody else noticed

[@nothingspecial2332]

holy shit

[@Levigna1983]

in loop for days. This did really touch my soul.

[@MultiMiasma]

1:53 I am the only one who recognize the solo melodie from "Streamline" ?

[@dekapitatorr]

whole song sounds like it's from steal this album...

[@jababokolishvili4171]

I always listen to Streamline after this song is over : ))

[@marcusdimario42]

No Sire

[@greetingsgoodsir8143]

Am I the only one that didn’t actually listen to streamline yet? Just curious.

[@williamdunn5081]

@@greetingsgoodsir8143 Yes

[@user-nc1cr6gp9w]

I don't know why but the bass in this song is almost breaking my headphones and making my ears go messed up... I LOVE IT!

[@Trevor6714]

It’s been a good 8 years since I’ve listened to this album. I love it still!

[@theammunition-ob3hg]

how abt now?

[@Trevor6714]

@@theammunition-ob3hg yep still good lol

[@franmaga28]

Yea, im impressed by Serj´s soloist work. Yes its much more socio-political, more direct maybe than soad. The guy is not only a good singer, he is an artist. I love the videos, the way he combines his constant messages with the artwork, so creative.

[@hiperbembulo]

Ok, first off, gotta express my love and admiration for Serj and his epic music! That said, for an especially creepy experience do this: -Mute this video -Search the song "Tears of laughter" by Diary of Dreams -Play this video (muted) from the beginning while the song "Tears of laughter" is playing -Be creeped out ;D

[@lilangelx360]

I don't think it's creepy, just kind of cool

[@garycatt4950]

One of my favorites from you. Thanks serj!

[@Nenaptio]

"Being that I love you so much In the end they all will say Breaking someone else's heart again," favorite part, but for some reason, it feels like i heard that part somewhere else before :/

[@KrvnoZrnce]

I just... I just.. love this man, and his ideas, and his thoughts... and SOAD.. Much, MUCH more then just a band! Once again, beautiful...

[@fullmetalfunk]

See I thought the woman was his wife or girlfriend that left him, and took his heart and time (the clock) while the alligator represents some new woman or perhaps some vice (drug addiction, alcohlism, etc.) that is now filling the spot where she left. That was sort of my interpretation.

[@Kat-tr2ig]

Mine too. I guess that the interpretation is pretty much up for grabs though.

[@desmondlopez6242]

So I missed there concert here in California a couple months ago*.... Regreting is everyday...I did see them in Irvine several years ago can't wait till they come back

[@HowlingSorrows]

Is that... A peter pan reference? The crocodile stealing time, represented through a clock?

[@guadalupesalas6112]

Stupid

[@Ihop_manager]

You stupid

[@haisamasugi]

in my opinion , the best male voice in rock , in our days ... keep it real serj !

[@ThyHoneyNut]

0:24 I'm pretty sure that I have a poster of SOAD with them laying down on that same clock

[@crAzyGuY119]

my favorite vocalist ever, great lyrics and such good music videos

[@AzzaBoi95]

I literally fell off my chair laughing when I read the title XD

[@DaBomp]

i bought this album the first day it came out in germany, but havent heard the songs for some years now...i just got the most intense goosebums when i heard that "Being that I love you so much" part *__*

[@XsnypedX]

0:23 BEST PART OF THE DAMN SONG!!! ALSO 1:14

[@pookiepenguin4697]

Holy crap....this is actually one of the best interpretations of this song I've seen. That's awesome!

[@smellthel]

2:49 IPhone recording noise?

[@fatefatefate]

I never thought there was a video for this, this song isn't even a single.

[@karawithgun8148]

I want a pet alligator now. I'd try my best not to eat him.

[@RaaZVan99]

I'd try my best not to be eaten....

[@zealotking67]

+Isabella Regaldo I felt the same way after watching this XD

[@metallicarocks911]

love this song. serj is one hell of a songwriter and vocalist

[@justinbennett8568]

The video reminds me of Slipknot's Vermilion.

[@Soulflayer20]

+Justin Bennett Yeah me too. Except this one is way more surreal.

[@unknowngamer9566]

Justin Bennett a little bit but vermillion has more choppy movements in the music video.

[@SE7EN306]

Justin Bennett no this is not Rammstein this is elect the dead

[@gth0046]

Same

[@MissMonsterMaker]

This video isn't my favorite, but it definitely has some great moments. Especially the pixelation on the stairs with the girl, brilliant.

[@emmanuelparra2991]

I think this song is about materalism, the crocodile represents greed and some lyrics like "Love is not about the profits, not the riches in your dreams", is some like the man is feeding him greed while the time is being spent in that.

[@chader000027]

really... you helped me in my life, so much! Love your songs.

[@mrsavage7420]

I was almost able yo understand what was going on untill the alligator came in xD

[@virgiawanbagas4915]

damn you are right.

[@arukard667]

now this is one of mi favorite songs of all times, thanks Serj :)

[@HearthFilia]

But.. The meaning of this video?? Ahahahah Serj

[@pauloeu5]

such a NICE video... Serj... congrats for the song and the video! :D

[@marquez6150]

1:54 *suena línea de Streamline* KZbin: YA MAMASTE

[@TwirlingSun]

Dear Mr. Mortimer, whoever you are, you are a genius, thank you!

[@DaytonNation]

that alligator is silly C:

[@DaytonNation]

until he ate him :C

[@jonathanmigliori2692]

i serj i'm an italian guy and i love your songs you are a great singer

[@GiggityGook]

Daron Malakian wrote at least 95% of all of SOAD's music. Serj and Daron often wrote the lyrics but that was usually down to Serj.

[@craziesthawk]

Music is poetry, so many meanings can be gotten from it. I actually really like your interpretation.

[@Leviliveevil]

This song is about a gold digger. The woman takes his things, including the clock. She becomes the alligator, showing that she is cold-blooded like one, and the alligator sort of ignores the man's affection. He manages to get his time back from her, the time he wasted.

[@krystalwj]

Ohhh.....Good explanation! Deep, but Sad because I know people like this & seeing them ruin lives! The trick here is; how do you teach them (on both sides of the coin) to change their ways, or (the other-side) how do you warn your loved one to watch-out for the "Cold-blooded One(s)"! ? Before it's too late! They usually learn it for themselves the hard-way.... ~ Peace

[@sheykenasababy]

This is actually a really good explanation but "Civilization is on trial" makes a very strong statement that differs from the subject of what you said

[@Turagrong]

Faris Fawkes It´s Serj´s trademark ;-)

[@ilariaberardi8235]

Liviliveevil where a married woman shouldn't go without her husband????? are you kidding me? :/

[@nebulousisgod]

Ilaria Berardi Like singles bars or something. Same if a married man did that. But this person said it really badly.

[@laurenedgell2815]

Love is not about the prophets nor the riches in your dreams...damn you serj.

[@ghostwhisperie]

I now noticed how most of serj's videos are stop motion...

[@Kat-tr2ig]

I noticed the same. And I noticed that the "gem eyes" in this video are the same as in the Left of Center video.

[@DarkClanMem]

I love how indepentend the videos are. Street artists :D Support.

[@darontsuda5515]

solo seems streamiline

[@Bucketheadmalakian]

yes

[@darthvader2994]

i actually thought he was gonna shout "i wasn't there for you/for goodbye" when i first heard it xD

[@SCarsonSOAD]

This is a music video. Not someone driving around. Not chicks shaking their asses, but art. A message and interpitation.

[@TheSenseiKai]

The funniest title I've ever seen xD

[@Brendini27]

Look up "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song" by System of a Down, who ironically have Serj Tankian as their singer.

[@alisaangeldust4440]

"The Mighty Masturbator"

[@ito12347]

This is serj’s best solo record . Please make an elect the dead sequel

[@n1x.aeritttt]

1:54 An acoustic Streamline version (Sorry for the bad english i am from Brazil)

[@josearmandojacomegonzales4338]

Eu pensei que ele era o único que tinha notado

[@Raindown4]

@Jeff55369 I think the alligator stands for treachery or ruthlessness. I also thing the woman might represent civilization he mentioned something like that before. Maybe it's about a guy who is just angry at the world. Could be more or something else though, this stuff never stops me from thinking.

[@bassinidiot168]

what the alligator doin

[@furryfucker420]

He chillin

[@CableLineNetwork]

U are my inspiration

[@nathanfoss4947]

Your english skills are fine, my friend. However describing something as "the shit" usually means it is good thing. For example, if you hear a song that you like enjoy, you may say, "This song is THE SHIT!" On the other hand, when describing the same thing as "shit" (without 'the'), it is saying it is a bad thing. "Oh this song is SHIT! I hate it!" While this may make no sense to you, i hope it helps you someday to understand the highly illogical language of english.

[@LocatelliCorinthians]

BRAZIL LOVE YOU SERJ !!! Rock in Rio 2011 in Brazil was the record of fans in your concert (as System of a Down) ???? more than 100 thousand of fans !!!!

[@luanvktr]

Someone in 2020?

[@slipknot48880]

this song has something special and I love Serj Tankian songs! is a great man and a genius! SOAD forever \ m /! serj love you

[@omyyer]

Getting Willem Dafoe vibes from that guy

[@Yukyona]

i will never be tired of listen this song

[@darkestlight23]

...But lately Ive been blind

[@Valerie-oq6gy]

July 2022 Haven’t heard this song in about 10 years. Wow. A masterpiece!! I remember when this album came out. Gonna go listen. But lemme play this one one more time and cry into myself. BRB.

[@centurionpanocculus]

The alligator he ate was turkish

[@RainDarko]

@OGBunnies LMMFAO OMG!!!!! that laugh was priceless...thank you!

[@TheMinecut]

I prefer his solo carrer than him in SOAD

[@JasonHughes0-1]

Me too

[@LordTankian0]

I like and respect him the same in both

[@hiddang]

they are both good, can't decide which is better, his solo career of soad

[@ninakryukova5485]

i like both pretty equally but I still REALLY want SOAD back together, I can't wait for a new album, I'm very curious to hear what it will be like.

[@deaththekid6377]

Ikr

[@forgetthisaccount69]

soad really has to come back, they were and always will be the best band ever!!

[@gggggv1]

2020 ?

[@nolongerbill]

No go away

[@hampsterbb]

amazing singer and lyric writer plus trippy video (in a good way) equals the best music video ever :D

[@samuelstonewalljackson4894]

You guys want a really trippy music video? Go watch the video "Right Now" by Korn.

[@wozzer2727]

Even freakier Aphex Twin - Rubber Jonny!

[@SHADOW17018]

Right now, right now. We don't give a fuck about your world

[@Trevor6714]

Also like others have said, there are guitar parts lifted from previous soad albums which I never noticed until recently which is very neat

[@francoavila6431]

no entendi una pichila el video, el tema esta bueno pero el video no lo entiendo

[@PieroMinayaRojas]

+franco avila solo se que le gusta los reptiles

[@francoavila6431]

Piero Minaya Rojas​ jajajajaja

[@dreckie1]

one of the best singers ever!!!

[@mepemcl]

why not Beethoven's Clock?

[@adamburman6023]

Because 'clock' is five letters...

[@fr0st285]

+ambar l its cake..

[@eroPsych]

kewl video. and as to Serj, he can't really be categorized...it's like lyrical rock...whatever he's just Serj. And despite the fact that System as a unit is so awesome, Serj is definitely holding his own. He's an artist. And a damn good one at that I do believe.

[@sanzo5972]

LA CONCHA DE BEETHOVEN *-*

[@BobSmith-qo2kd]

un argentino

[@randymarsh461]

Bob Smith narigon

[@SirPraiseSun]

Masterpiece

[@rhondafergerson5338]

he wore that dress better than she ever could! you go boy!!!

[@TheHollerofBluthulu]

This song is just amazing :) and this vidoe is awsome :) 5 / 5

[@jonathanheinz8692]

Richtig geiles Video!!!!!!

[@raytar84]

@BaalsJurisdiction this is one of the best coment i've ever seen on YT thx PS good luck- fromm Poland ;)

[@austinmcgehee4391]

You are my inspiration also. especially on how you did the song called Harakiri, The way you displayed all of the stuff wrong with the world and the axis of justice and I agree that the world dose in fact need change for the better and thank you.

[@soadjared]

you know a music video is good when there's a story in the song and the video

[@SpiritOfTheOpera]

As insane as your stuff is. As "this really makes no sense at all" your stuff feels. All I gotta say is. When I can't figure out what my favourite band is, when someone asks. I think to myself. Something that'll portray just how strange I am... System of a Down :). Who? ... -introduces BYOB- Serj. You're genius and my weirdness gained you 6 fans in 2 days :). Stay awesome. Keep my childhood alive!!!

[@HardcoreXxXSliver]

Serj Tankian: It's really awesome, one of my favorite artists

[@zvezdanpop]

Savrsen glas!!! Perfect voice!!!!