Serj Tankian - Harakiri

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[@The-Athenian]

Serj Tankian, surely a man to be mentioned in historical art books in years to come.

[@alexd.e7993]

they will...

[@reemabd4211]

Absolutely 👍

[@badcandy24]

Unless the world changes to a peaceful, honest society it won't happen. They can't have men like Serj exposing their shady ways in their mind numbing lies called history books.

[@linaresbojorquezandresalbe7437]

Emil K If thats what you think about history books, you've read the wrong ones, or just the ones from your school.

[@NelsonBigGunP200Fan]

Ricardo Camacho He's bad ass. No one can compare, except SOAD. They need to get back together. Awesome band.

[@elkevinski]

"The future will view all history as a crime" That line ALWAYS gave me chills. Specially with the native crying...

[@wolfofthetwincities5704]

Fun fact. The actor for the crying native isn't even native. I'm pretty sure that is Chief Iron Eyes, who's Sicilian.

[@user7495]

I think he says "The future will view our history as a crime" referring to the Armenian genocide

[@elkevinski]

@@user7495 Pretty sure the lyrcis were like that when I checked out just in case to not commit any mistake but maybe I got it wrong

[@brylanmailman9546]

Yes we went through a lot

[@bigmikelongwood3276]

It sounds like some Democrat liberal rhetoric to me

[@wilkowaty]

8 years later we still haven't change a thing

[@wigoow1206]

Yes, sadly. Three continents are on fire atm and nobody cares.

[@aveareg]

@@wigoow1206 lol "Three continents are on fire atm and nobody cares." What are you on about mate? Australia alone has raised billions of dollars and they have been on literally every news station for weeks. Its been the main conversation pretty much everywhere in the world. Almost everyone I know, including me, has donated what they can afford. I get it, its cool to sound edgy and depressed, but maybe leave the big talk to the adults.

[@wolfBC]

@@aveareg pretty sure Brazil's burning and everyone just forgot about them so yeah, valid point

[@wigoow1206]

@@aveareg "Leave the big talk to the adults" was really not a strong point to end your argument, especially regarding the fact that I'm 25 years old and have donated too. The point I was trying to get across is that nobody cares about about the cause of these fires: climate change and overexploitation of natural resources. Donating to extinguish the fires will save lives, but to really make a difference we have end burning fossil fuels and aid our eco systems. If we carry on like we used to, we will permanently destroy our livelihood on earth. And this is in essence the point of Harakiri too. The future will view all history as a crime.

[@aveareg]

@@wigoow1206 I see, I'm sorry I didn't get your point across clearer. I agree with this explanation 100%

[@Fireblazer-ly3od]

This is a great example of why music is art. It’s not just about the lyrics even though that’s part of it. Its about the chords and the emotiveness behind them.

[@volgtonnen318]

It's too late

[@bentheghost8301]

@@volgtonnen318 never to late

[@rastapanda]

Friend, listen to "The Mayan Factor"...

[@filipmajewski8382]

No fucking shit music is about the chords LMAO

[@Daria-gx9bc]

Serj Tankian should never die. We need people like him.

[@truefanoftheyakuzaseries3059]

Your wrong everyone has to leave the world this is the world

[@fatboy_jarred6925]

@@truefanoftheyakuzaseries3059 w-what dose that even mean

[@King-xo9nk]

Shit that's true we should have more people like him

[@brandonphan788]

FatBoy _Jared he means everyone dies one day.

[@TheBerryChocolate]

Well... He is also just born to die.

[@akshaysehgal8944]

LYRICS: We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lives Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die Born to die, born to die The drum fish They beached themselves in Hara-kiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the grounds They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only One But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted from the ways of the wise The future will view all history as a crime So father, tell us when is time to rise They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only One But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free 'Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun

[@_blank_3049]

There's far too many of these lyric comments.

[@akshaysehgal8944]

@@_blank_3049 i couldn't find it so i uploaded it for myself or i would have liked it if found one.

[@Ricksba]

Hi, can you write what this man speaks. 1:38 and the others minutes. ( 2:38 ) (i don't speak English)

[@Ricksba]

@@Katari-san Thank you ... but i dont knoe to say "100%" just 100 ... is Hundred... yes?

[@Katari-san]

@@Ricksba You're right, thanks for pointing that out! Edited, check it up again, if that makes more sense to you. Thx for the feedback still!

[@abtl1154]

I swear, this guy raises social & environmental awareness in the most badass way possible. *_This... Does put a smile on my face._*

[@unknowntegridy]

Except that he's using capitalism planes buses and more yet preaching hypocrisy

[@thescatologistcopromancer3936]

You just quoted a disney movie to praise Serj Tankian...

[@enriquepena2199]

@@unknowntegridy oh you critize societ, yet you live in one Liberal destroyed

[@wildfox1562]

I absolutely agree. Wise man.

[@marekruzicka9866]

​@@enriquepena2199 give us other option :)

[@James-nr9gm]

The part of this video that hits me the hardest is that he says he believes that they are free when their time has come. That death is an escape from the world we've created.

[@atomicpasta7073]

"Freedom will only be available through death" is the beginning quote in SOAD's 'War?' music video

[@MYMOVIE]

@@atomicpasta7073 A M E N!

[@lancemurdoc6744]

We should never forget, not "we" create this world. Our world is created by our elites. It is not a law of nature that th richest 50 own more than the poorest 3'5 billion people.

[@straussi4]

*from the world, capitalism has created...

[@nixixim]

A consequence of the fact that our very existence is the problem.

[@Lex-vx9zx]

Being older now I finally understand Serj’s songs. And damn it’s deep and I love it all.

[@anonimus5996]

Same.

[@danielseixas6235]

Same

[@deviousraul]

Same.

[@hosgene]

Same

[@Florianmunz]

Same, didn't even like that song back then.

[@carterc3683]

"Harakiri" We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lies Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born... Born to die Born to die The drum fish They beached themselves in Harakiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the ground They crowned the sun They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted from the ways of the wise The future will view all history as a crime So father, tell us when is the time to rise They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lies Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born... Born to die They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun

[@yuumetal2363]

[Chorus] We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lies Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born Born to die Born to die [Verse 1] The drum fish They beached themselves in Harakiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the ground They crowned the sun [Refrain] They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun [Quote from Lyndon B. Johnson (Video Version Only)] These are the stakes. We must either love each other, or we must die [Verse 2] Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted From the ways of the wise The future Will view all history as a crime So, Father Tell us, when is the time to rise? [Refrain] They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free [Quote from Ronald Reagan (Video Version Only)] We're at war with the most dangerous enemy that has ever faced mankind in his long climb from the swamp to the stars. There's no place to escape to, this is the last stand on earth [Chorus] We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lies Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born Born to die [Refrain] They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free 'Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun

[@LukeTheRaccoon]

Why i hear - We are the gamers in wrote - We're the day birds and We're the graying heards

[@yerikyz1994]

u are so special bro, thanks for that.

[@canaldolugui6746]

Unemployment...

[@prolo6309]

I literally almost cried, never has a song brought me closer to tears than this. You are an absolute legend, Serj Tankian.

[@juanrosas1948]

Try steve vai-for the love of god

[@realhousecxnt48]

cant relate more

[@dominiconstead7864]

Woah its not that serious 😂

[@realhousecxnt48]

@@dominiconstead7864 yes it is the world is literally dying you fucking dumbass ofc its serious

[@marcinwawryca8403]

F

[@BigGreekGamer]

Lyrics: We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lives Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die Born to die, born to die The drum fish They beached themselves in Hara-kiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the grounds They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only One But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted from the ways of the wise The future will view all history as a crime So father, tell us when is time to rise They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only One But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free 'Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun

[@squidyboy4272]

These are wrong XD

[@sunnyyy1437]

@@squidyboy4272 XD

[@toodlesyes9687]

Wrong ey, it's just the last "paragraph?" that was wrong and then missed some lyrics

[@mattdovale]

Wrong song bud, these are from harakiri

[@jonhart4563]

Where's JFK his part?

[@stMrJerry]

"But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free Because I believe that they are me" It's golden.

[@andrew3912]

Jerry Green yessss

[@marianopie3785]

It really is, such great lines

[@sergeykhutornoy7866]

It's platinum

[@PinballMosher]

The power of empathy

[@WunnSEN]

The fact this video and song is STILL relevant only furthers the points made by Serj. POWERFUL is the only word that comes to mind when i think about this song.

[@brlog6758]

As a Turk, I love Serj. Protect him at any cost.

[@paulschauer6273]

Serj has such an amazing voice unlike any other in music and his work is nothing short of spectacular

[@wesleymilam5756]

Yes!! He really does I try to find different bands to listen to but I just can't find a band that has a better voice than his.

[@snape539]

+Wesley Milam Take a look on Fleet Foxes and Okkervil River

[@8849junior]

Robert Plant is really good

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

👍

[@darthvader2994]

personally i think only david draimon beats him, the song writing for disturbed (david draimon's band) could be better, but it's still great, i highly recommend them :D like srsly david's voice is so beautiful, listen to save our last good bye

[@xxLonniExx]

This is the type of music that should be pushed to the mainstream. It's dark but this is the reality we are living in.

[@theophiloslimniotes5660]

I wouldnt say its dark but the lyrics recognises darkness, Strongly antiwestern with uneven rythm.

[@user-.______.]

They won't allow such things to become mainstream. It would be suicide.

[@andymarshall1102]

this great man deserves a nobel or something bigger

[@ksi8276]

Oh yeah? Explain to me why his label serjical records is owned by Universal, one of the biggest companies in music industry, one of the only 3 major labels and one of the companies that are responsible for globalization?

[@alex_flynn]

@@ksi8276 yEt yoU pArTiCIpAtE iN a SOcIEtY

[@neky1870]

He has a reward for his active participation to the struggle against the Armenian genocide if my memory is good

[@ArthurV7734]

@@ksi8276 to be fair how is he supposed to be known without label or anything? Don't be stupid please... To give a message you have to be known, to be known in music you have to have a label. Easy as this.

[@ksi8276]

@@ArthurV7734 sure. Serj's fame come from his recordings with major labels and SOAD, but he sold his own major lable to universal for more financial profit. Universal that is basically the giant of globalization from music to Hollywood. He was already famous before selling the lable. What about Radiohead? Did they need to have a lable to release all those massive albums? Rise against? White stripes? Elton John? Many of the biggest hits of these artists were with indie labels.I'm totally fine and a fan of indie labels but the enemy of major ones. I appreciate and love Serj's music but I don't believe it. Like almost every other rock star. You can't sing against the man while working for and generating money for him

[@MagnusMFX]

One of the most powerful songs with the most powerful messages ever written, this message remains strong to this day.

[@reapz4761]

Serj Tankian looks like an uncle full of wisdom, who will teach you life and the purpose of it

[@tman72999]

I wish he was my uncle tbh

[@arcyldos9]

He does not looks like, he is. :)

[@blazingames5935]

Serj Tankian IS the uncle full of wisdom, who IS teaching you life and the purpose of it.

[@njdevilable]

tankian is a fraud. he even said he was obsessed with buying kit. kit made out of plastic, wood and materials capitalists took from the earth. marxist fraud millionaire like Morello and Bono . each year MILLIONS of birds die due to our air travel. dont see this fraud not travelling to and from his multiple homes.

[@aych33]

South African Resistance is he a fraud because he misrepresents your reality? or is he a fraud because he owns multiple homes? What the fuck are you saying? After I point out the detachments In your logic Will you reattach and reevaluate, or will you say you were right from the start and that I improperly worded your criticisms.. Instead of asserting you are right by the magnitude with which I have misrepresented whatever indecipherable statements you made. Why don't you try and properly state your criticisms And instead of framing your criticisms in the scope of everyone else sees perfection where you don't, maybe reframe yourself as the one unwilling to accept concessions regarding certain matters

[@vicioustenacious4758]

KZbin ! WHY DID YOU WAIT ALL THIS TIME TO PUT THIS IN MY RECOMMENDED ? This is really great.

[@andrew3912]

Vicious Tenacious why knot

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

They were saving it for a time when it would be more politically useful to get the votes they want that keep them in power. Don't fall for it. Yes, things need to change, but voting based on this is not the way

[@nolabratteig988]

Because we need it now more than ever.

[@brazilbr4415]

Gorillaz picture i see

[@sketchonomadek5270]

Sweet 2D picture.

[@debzilla2164]

"The future will view all history as a crime" I felt this in my bones.

[@derekneedham4187]

Most likely

[@indiesauceguy]

I'm glad I spent my teenage years listening to his work. This is still one of my favorites from back then.

[@jvikingankerson1481]

Truth!!!

[@tamarasavickas1447]

This man is angelic bold and has no fear to speak against the system. Even in the system of a down days I LOVED the hypocrisy they exposed of all the hollyweirds the overall government takeover. This man and his band are amazing. God have a talent he uses righteously! Love always

[@anonimus5996]

🙏🙏

[@anniewho315]

He’s talent rises from being an Armenian who has endured the injustice of a brutal genocide. Turks are savages

[@MamRadVlaky]

Against what system? Hating capitalism and speading eco-messges is literally the meainstream and the system now.

[@aleksandarnikolov3182]

​@@MamRadVlaky It may be "mainstream" and popular, but does that mean that anything has changed? Has the system changed? Is global warming over? Are fights over petrol fields over? Are oppressive capitalism and consumer culture gone? The answer to all above is "no"

[@janholik1161]

@@MamRadVlaky lol. kéž by...

[@Acdcrulez5000]

Man, 8 years later this song still, without fail, makes me cry. Partly because the song is beautiful, but mostly because of how much truth the song and video hold.

[@ВячеславБукаемский]

8 лет клипу, а клип и песня все равно всегда у меня в наушниках. Серж спасибо Вам.

[@andrew3912]

What he see out there ? Left me

[@annaliseroy1273]

Don't give up, don't ever give up. We can't give up, when we become complacent we loose.

[@MetatroN197924]

I cannot believe this man have the courage to make video clips that make him enemy of the system,i salute you behind the great music,the meaning of those words is gem in a ocean fill with every day shit.

[@armagedonsm]

System of a Down, does that ring the bell to you? :D

[@manuelsotelo4242]

+Petar Buconjic must be a troll

[@AcidXprezZ]

+Blyga Nerium while the west is dangerous itself for the world

[@AcidXprezZ]

Blyga Nerium usa isnt democracy, its a republic

[@AcidXprezZ]

Blyga Nerium Libya had democracy, switzerland has democracy ... USA is a republic, get your facts right.

[@gavinlarock8879]

His vocals and harmonies are so amazing. He’s seriously one of the greatest singers I’ve ever heard

[@andrewdouglas906]

Lol

[@daphneharmony7810]

@@andrewdouglas906 Why??

[@flowerslept]

Being 12, this was eye opening and amazing. 10 years on, and this still hits hard, especially with still how little our planet seems to be changing.

[@LampreyKisses]

many kids used to feel the same way about cigarettes. just saiyan. sometimes things aren't as simple as we'd like them to seem.

[@volgtonnen318]

It's too late

[@mandelorean6243]

You're still young, don't let that help any complacency.. but you're quite likely and still seem naive.. we all are, but before 27, 35,40.. You will not think or know what you will later on. It'll come much faster than 12 to 22

[@Siagoxx]

​@@mandelorean6243that's true, 10 til 20 felt much, much, longer than 20 til 30. It's interesting

[@eduardoperrone8557]

@@volgtonnen318it’s never to late to be different

[@victory999triumphant55]

What a legend too have Serj still making music genius for us all.... what a gift we have... thankyou Serj much love n respect too you sir....

[@AlexandruDulan]

Serj is a genius!!! He deserves more atention , but this is the world we live in...

[@sivaramakrishnan8323]

Alex Dulan attention

[@alanbilzerian3055]

14 million is not enough?

[@sleipnirodin2881]

no.

[@raikouno_]

15 million in 6 years, when the video first came out, it only had ~2 million, its only now that its gaining a lot of views lol

[@valrowan9319]

I agree with you

[@marinam.2293]

This man's talent, voice/vocal range, and ecological & social consciousness are amazing. I always felt he was underrated; great to see that he is appreciated here on KZbin. ❤

[@ethanmaccullouch2776]

Two great quotes from this video. -"The future will view all history as a crime." -"Man is fully responsible for his nature and his choices."

[@oscargiovanniruiz8344]

Not sure if we are fully responsible for our nature and choices.

[@calebhatton1576]

@@oscargiovanniruiz8344 that's an easy way to escape responsibility for our actions. We are sophisticated enough as humans to know better. That kind of thinking will kill the earth Oscar.

[@zanryoshin]

@Caleb Hatton Probably he is talking about psychos or mentally unhealthy people (or I imagine so)

[@silobandnj3967]

Also Mother Nature vs capitalism

[@jazzypoo7960]

@@oscargiovanniruiz8344 Humans, like most other species have genetic impulses.

[@VinzBlitz]

Our situation looks grimmer every month and it's been 11 years since this was released...Have we made any progress? Such a beautiful but haunting song with its truth and pleading to open the public's eyes to Earth being "our last stand". Amazing and heart wrenching song.

[@maddymuche7919]

Anyone else obsessed with Serj and every word he sings? Just me?...

[@qwertydog9795]

Nah

[@ELJimO1985]

I am as well

[@serenagarofalo9235]

Maddy Muche I am obsessed as well..But people don't understand me 😢... 😂

[@manuelsotelo4242]

Maddy Muche this man is my favorite human

[@georgiebyrd6726]

Nah I understand you here. I'm very obsessed

[@iceagod]

How could I miss this for 7 years!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@holycrusader3130]

Same here

[@hantsuww3233]

iceagod !!!!

[@Ninjus87]

same for me!

[@DexteriLomito]

ye

[@rindaerion]

Same bro

[@mountainhobbit1971]

such deep love to all the families being destroyed ever so slowly in Gaza...much of the world is with you and it is so sad we cannot say the same about so many governments around the world. May the powers that be have mercy on all of us.

[@MarcosSoares-sl9iu]

Todos de todas as nações,de todas as etnias de todos idiomas vamos agradecer esse cara! Depois de Fred Mercury não vi nem ouvi ninguém tão gigante vocalmente,e principalmente tão original,e com canções que quando Todos achamos que não têm mais obras que nos emocionam essa é uma grande obra de arte sou brasileiro tenho vergonha das músicas do meu país! Das músicas que estão Rolando aqui hoje em dia saudades de Renato Russo, grande vocal da legião urbana, Raul Seixas outro grande gênio de letras formidáveis se algum estrangeiro ler esse meu comentário dá um olá aí e procurem ouvir esses dois artistas aqui do Brasil esses são da mesma linhagem de serj tankian pessoas que passam nessa vida a cada 100 anos parabéns serj tankian ganhou mais um fã eu ouço todas suas canções e vejo o grande cantor e artista que vc é!! Viva a música de qualidade que têm algo a dizer viva pessoas como serj tankian!!!!

[@MJ-2018]

Olá aqui e obrigado pelo seu comentário que compartilho e gosto do fundo do meu coração!

[@williamlima5855]

Verdade, os" artistas" atuais do Brasil é só por Deus.

[@RobertVucetic]

Holy sh"t

[@arthursalitre8933]

We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the graying herds Hurting each other with our lives Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born Born to die, born to die The drum fish They beached themselves in harakiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the ground They crowned the sun They crowned the sun, they crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only one But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted from the ways of the wise The future will view all history as a crime So father, tell us when is the time to rise They crowned the sun, they crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only one But I believe that they are free We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the graying herds Hurting each the other with our lives Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die They crowned the sun, they crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only one But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun, they crowned the sun They crowned the sun, they crowned the sun But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free 'Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun

[@PIKASSHITT]

He is areal genius,, sigh.. i hope he got more recognition, multi talent, multi instrumentalist, poet, record producer, etc...... damn this pop era..

[@Diesel_Hydro117]

People with real musical talent don't get recognized in this generation now, it's all about autotune and singing about the days of the fucking week or bragging about how much money and bitches they get, this generation is completely fucked.

[@R0GUISH_TYPE]

That's what I'm saying! Now people who like Serj, and similar artists/bands with meaning are a dying breed, but I don't care my loyalty is to Serj. I've been one of his fans for 6 years which may not sound impressive to most but I'm 15 so yeah a good portion of my life I've supported this musical genius!

[@nicholemoonchild373]

Still years later this song makes me tear up. We're failing our planet, failing ourselves, and failing serj... can we please do better.

[@Janlyuk91]

I don't hope anymore in the humans...

[@nicholemoonchild373]

@@Janlyuk91 I feel that

[@Janlyuk91]

@@nicholemoonchild373 Si

[@nicholemoonchild373]

@deagleninja I'm glad your family is doing well, mine is too, but our story isn't others. Lots of people are suffering, the planet is polluted, and much more can be done. Just because you or I are doing good, does not mean we stop thinking about those who aren't.

[@MidnaBoa]

I totally understand this feeling, and then I get a flash hope. Now more than ever, I feel that we are waking up, and that we’re on the cusp of a big change. How can we not fight for our planet, especially when it’s beginning to feel like we may be too late? Look around you carefully, you’ll see the change happening in people. It’s becoming more difficult for them to hide anymore.

[@kimtaewoo3274]

This is not a music. This is MASTERPIECE

[@lesleyella]

Serj tankians produces such amazing music with lyrics that mean something.

[@amymiddleton8358]

It's so upsetting that most people won't even give this a chance because it isn't something that would be in the "charts"

[@shadowblade1990]

He's using his voice for a cause. I can hear it, and act.

[@alexmorrison9863]

okay talk to the politicians doing stuff on the internet doesnt change the world even this message I sent is pointless and 2 months late.

[@abd_cheese7353]

@@alexmorrison9863 The first step of change is a message. The second step is ensuring the majority hears your message. The third is acting towards change collectively.

[@Hirabi12]

This song is so underrated. He is so underrated. It's maddening.

[@jenniferstarnesart]

Such a strong message, more people need to hear this :( Love for Serj

[@Coffeeskull]

I agree completely.

[@revolvist]

so sell your smartphone, stop buying new clothes, go clubbing everyweek and get rid of all your make-up stuff

[@jenniferstarnesart]

Daniel Kremecek and how exactly would that help more people hear this song?

[@jenniferstarnesart]

***** Yes I do, but it's a sweeping judgement to make that I party every weekend or even own a smartphone etc. There isn't a single meaning to the song anyway - It's open to interpretation :)

[@deathtoallopy]

***** actually you weren't listening either if you really want to open your mouth about it. It's not critical of capitalism, but people in general. To think you or Daniel Kremecek have any room to judge a simple honest statement and a beautiful girl is just sad.

[@JohnyNJ]

Look at that smile, and what he is singing about.... man is always smiling.

[@Zer0Mem0ry]

Please bring back soad or publish a new album. Serj's music is faith-to-humanity restorizing

[@jacobv489665]

A new album and SOAD is coming bac

[@Zer0Mem0ry]

Jacob Vincent Where did you hear

[@jacobv489665]

+VirtualCoder google is your friend. Also the "Wake up the souls" concert

[@Zer0Mem0ry]

Jacob Vincent I wanted reliable source, not rumors.

[@jacobv489665]

+VirtualCoder consequenceofsound.net/2015/01/serj-tankian-offers-an-update-on-new-system-of-a-down-album/

[@aioloskrr8298]

Greetings from a Greek brother.

[@dimasred8858]

Серж прекрасен даже без своей банды.Его вокал оставляет в дураках даже тех ,кто считал себя докайи!!!

[@НикольГоряинова]

Дмитрий Горбунов я нашла русского !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@qpqpqp8497]

@@НикольГоряинова русские тут есть)) они тоже слушают Сержа)

[@nikoiayykovlevich125]

@@qpqpqp8497 нет мы тут все немножко говорить и понимать по-русски)))

[@slarver1800]

@@qpqpqp8497 Ясное дело, слушают)

[@lyubimovatv11]

Всегда остро социально. Мощная энергетика и талант музыканта призывает всех нас задуматься! Серж, я тебя обожаю! Мир добро любовь и процветание нашей планете

[@kimtaewoo3274]

2021 Nobel prize: Serj Tankian

[@OPTIMUSPRIME9624]

"The future will view all history as a crime" true that.

[@mathis9341]

+Ali Rifai if future will be

[@electricdazz]

@damn tired Fuck the fascist state of Israel.

[@garysanders6091]

Yes because if collectivist authoritarians like Serj gets his way everything will be a crime.

[@felixstone3.14]

@@spicybill how do you like a comment more then once? Because I want to do that to this one

[@damesoumbi]

@@garysanders6091 he's not an authoritarian... left wing libertarianism exists

[@ElMultiversodelDinero]

It's the perfect moment for mankind to see this video. We must be united into a common goal. Save the world and be at peace.

[@magicmanpreza1081]

if only it was thst simple

[@ElMultiversodelDinero]

@@magicmanpreza1081 yes bro. Hopefully, someday it will be

[@robodron5972]

Какой же прекрасный голос у него! А главное как он им умеет играть и создать эмоцию на контрасте! Уважаю и обожаю!

[@jeremyregnum]

"We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die" These lines hit so hard when you are parent,, today it's the first time I hear this song and it made me cry

[@Yazuroshi]

We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lies Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born... Born to die Born to die The drum fish They beached themselves in Harakiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the ground They crowned the sun They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted from the ways of the wise The future will view all history as a crime So father, tell us when is the time to rise They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lies Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born... Born to die They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free When their time was done (Their time was done) They were drowned by the only one (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) They crowned the sun (They crowned the sun) But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun.

[@turnersargent3069]

ヤズロシ 😭😭😭

[@PLOXx213]

This song should be number one in the whole world...specially these days.

[@AnonYmous-ob7py]

It's too polarized to have mass appeal. If he sang about having sex it would be more well known, but since he is talking about controversial stuff and politics people shun it

[@PLOXx213]

@@AnonYmous-ob7py I know what u mean... and since we are actually living in difficult times right now, i think that we need to cheer up and to remember that simple things like a song can make people get together just to share a couple of minutes of peace or make us think a little of whats going on

[@vincento1978]

Sadly its just some shitty Rap they didnt even write and ordered an songwriter. Most doesnt even play an instrument and for me thats when the music begins, not letting produce a sing and rap about thug beeing and drugs, etc. No, Rap is no music for me. This is music.

[@rodiv7436]

@@vincento1978 Listen to Immortal technique

[@doctorzimbabwe2756]

"especially these days" could apply to any time capitalism existed, so since the 1500s essentially

[@gevoid5840]

Актуально как никогда, Серж мы любим тебя 💪

[@полинатолмачева-з6ж]

Есть люди-гении. Великие люди. Серж один из них. Спасибо 🙏

[@TheRealMEEDABEE]

Thought I'd post these: We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the greying herds Hurting each other with our lives Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die Born to die, born to die The drum fish They beached themselves in Hara-kiri The blackbirds They fell in thousands from the sky Their red wings Streaming down from the higher seas Deflected by the grounds They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only One But I believe that they are free Washed by the sun Our statues The soaring edifice of our times Detracted from the ways of the wise The future will view all history as a crime So father, tell us when is time to rise They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free When their time was done They were drowned by the only One But I believe that they are free They crowned the sun They crowned the sun But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free 'Cause I believe that they are me Washed by the sun

[@ztellarvibrationz8753]

Serj is our music savior.

[@vee4893]

Serj, you are a very beautiful person, I have so much respect for you sir.

[@BeatrizSpinosa]

Discovering System of a Down was a blessing and a curse at the same time, because now I can see more clearly what we have done. You are an amazing artist, singer, compositor, etc., Serj. Your music is one of the most beautiful I have ever listened to ❤

[@UniversoParticular]

This song is a pray, it's a shout, a alert to everyone of us.

[@tripzville7569]

Agreed. Please also have a listen to New Zealand band Tripzville and their track "the Nikola Tesla song" kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5K0c3-DoaaHjtE

[@transgenderific1507]

You missed it

[@LetalisLatrodectus]

Most of the things are false though. We are doing extremely well right now (with the exception of global warming but I will get to that). On basically every metric we are doing better than ever before. There is less crime, less infant death, less disease, less wars, when there are wars less people die, less murder, less stealing, more rights across the globe, less people living in poverty, less starvation, less malnutrition, etc, etc. You can essentially pick anything and it's better today than ever before. If you had to pick a time to be born, right now would be the absolute best choice hands down. The only thing getting worse is climate change and our energy use. It's absolutely important and the most important thing in the world right now to switch from fossil fuels ot anything else be it nuclear or wind or sun or whatever. This video has a lot of things wrong; GMO's arent an issue at all, radiation is not an issue at all, wars were definitely fought way before 2925 BC heck Chimpanzees wage multi year wars (pretty brutal wars too btw). I absolutely love this song and it's brilliant as fuck but I feel like the message is a bit misdirected. Yes there are problems that need solving but we humans are pretty good at solving issues. When we found out that CFC's were causing the ozone-layer to get fucked up we globally decided to ban the practice and we were mostly succesful, succesful enough that the ozone-layer is healing. When we found out lead fuel was causing disease world wide, we put a stop to leaded fuel. Humanity is continually making progress and defeatist attitudes like this don't help.

[@АлексейОборин-ж3б]

Спасибо за творчество, ни слова не понимаю. Родной язык то в совершенстве не знаю, и в месте с тем для меня голос тоже музыкой является. Возможно чушь несу, а возможно и везу. Мне кажется что вы очень искренне подошли к своему делу. Удовольствие вас слушать.

[@daniellouis6665]

A song that becomes more important as time goes on.

[@felipeaguena5289]

This song will sadly only become more and more relevant as time passes

[@inminteaunuicopil]

When I was 18-23 years old, I loved to go to pubs during week-end nights, getting pissed and what not. At that age, there was a "war" between emos, rockers etc. They were fighting over music tastes. Not fighting like hitting each other, more like.. arguing about what and why their music taste is better. Sound really silly to me now, but we were young and those were the times. I showed up once with a SOAD T-Shirt and I was the only one that nobody picked on. They all realized that no matter what your taste of music is, you cannot hate SOAD or Serj. Therefore, you already united us, Serj, with your music. Cheers from Romania.

[@asisio230]

In two concerts i remember vividly, one for A day to remembers 15 year anniversary tour and an August burns red tour with erra and born of osiris ( the two shows heavily contrasting in metal styles ) and between bands playing there was a case where a SOAD song played and the whole venue and hall was singing the song together. It was the most pure thing, and it gives me chills just typing it.

[@someonerandom8552]

Ahh a fellow veteran of the emo wars I see.

[@neofitinok4443]

От ДУШИ БЛАГОДАРОЧКА! Брат!!!! МИРУ - МИР!!! ВОЙНЕ НЕТ!!! NO WAR!!!✊😡💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@deron616]

@@artemxeon1654 hello

[@workouterkostomus]

Особенно сейчас актуально

[@asupandaily]

I'm from Indonesia, this is greatest video music of all time was I see along my live , Mr. Serj Tankian you are not president for some country but you are president of humanity in the world we all human in world love you , good bless you friend

[@BangGhulam]

Mantab

[@yudd4396]

Nice

[@Nick0las]

Вот, что называется: шедевр на века!

[@СергейОгарь-з9ъ]

Спасибо, Сергей, за то, что ты делаешь уже много лет!

[@spoth2889]

Ну вообще Серж, но ладно

[@EinOffizier]

@@spoth2889 Да ты прав Serj - Серж

[@misaelgomez2941]

This video almost made me cry, but I am not afraid to die. I'm just afraid my loved ones won't be ready.

[@br.l.f]

Misael Gomez so deep

[@leopoldostanula4]

Found oil.

[@Thenurs2000]

Too deep...

[@br.l.f]

***** found weed

[@Dermaniiii]

Misael Gomez it made me cry

[@chemromance]

This made me tear up! Thank you, Serj for the amazing music and the message.

[@TheRubbaRazza]

As much as I adore System and all that they stand for, I must admit that Serj's independent music conveys the message better. I understand that System's music typically meant to be open for interpretation, but Serj's music is much more emotional.

[@YarkaTheWolf2273]

Holy shit, looks like we aren't very different when it comes to taste in music :p (Saw ya on twitter). But i do agree, what i love about these people is they convey a greater message that is like what you said, open for interpretation.

[@alpacalorde]

TheRubbaRazza that's part of the reason he left the band. They didn't want to do politically fueled music anymore and that's all he wanted to do so they split

[@selinakrcek3830]

TheRubbaRazza right😊

[@colemiller1591]

Serj's music is more direct, naturally conveys the message better. SOAD is better art though and usually focused on the same issues.

[@leonaluna3307]

Serj is more emotional and Daron is more aggressive, so they have a good balance when it comes to getting a message across

[@AnthonyCarrera]

Real music, with real purpose and passion.

[@ОльгаСакалы-ж7ц]

Обожаю Сержа!!! Голос за душу берет!

[@ОльгаСакалы-ж7ц]

И темы глобальных проблем человечества застрагивает... Респект!

[@Rttn_unny]

I remember my uncle showing my 9 year old self this video and crying, still such a good song

[@RangelGabriel]

You were crying or him? What a marvelous uncle!

[@Redpulsar2011]

Wow! Armenian are lucky to have you Serj as ambassador.

[@cliftonjames785]

I view him as our ambassador to the world lol

[@Hadesniisama]

I am a Turk and I overcome the hatred of each other race's(Turks and Armenians) and I love Serj and his songs. He maybe the reason I won't be a racist anymore for 6 years at least.

[@kayganjimmy7676]

@@Hadesniisama ben de öyle düşünüyorum kardeşim. dostluk kazansın hep, nefret şimdiye kadar sadece acı getirdi dünyaya.

[@divisimusiksanggarbougenvi1701]

Indonesia Have Rich Brian/Rich Chigga 😎

[@theyjustcallmemc]

Serj is an amazing musician, I respect him a lot and I'm thankful for all the great songs!

[@SeemaGames]

One of the most amazing videos I've ever seen. I am deeply in love with the artists who tells us deep stories, ideas, opinions, views... through an art. And Serj is such a true artist :3

[@RexNygma]

+TheMadKyo Slečna Kyo :D pozriem na komenty a koho tu nevidim :DD a suhlasim stebou :D

[@SeemaGames]

+LoneWolf :333

[@RexNygma]

^^

[@SortenRavn]

+TheMadKyo We need more people like him Stop making stupid people famous, start making wise people more widely known

[@LilyCelebiFlipnote]

+SortenRavn Yes.

[@ya7192]

Даже слов не надо знать, что бы понимать... Спасибо, за внимание!!!

[@ΧΡΙΣΤΟΔΟΥΛΟΣΚΑΡΑΓΙΑΝΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

respect Serj from Greece.Give this man the peace nobel prize for life

[@TimMaxShift]

The Nobel Peace Prize is now worthless after it has been awarded to those who do not deserve it. Those who would have been sent to jail. Now it’s just a means of propaganda.

[@АлександрМалый-л6п]

Великая песня для великих людей. Спасибо Серж за твои старания. Красавец!

[@anandaariannamorningstar434]

"But I believe that they are free And we believe that they are free Because I believe that they are me" meaning(for me) we expect everybody to think, feel and act the same way we do but in reality we are all prisoners of our own wirings and systems: genetics, neurophysiology/chemistry, childhood brain development, experiences, environment etc.. which manifests in adulthood and we are the way we are (mostly unconsciously).. nobody deserves praise nor blame.. but at the same time for the greater good, we need to stop sociopaths and narcissists(specially world leaders) that cause so much harm and suffering in this world.

[@solgast]

12 years later. I am glad more and more are listening and understanding. The latest politics about nature, and they all fight about who should pay... While humans are going nowhere, somehow nature is dying. Now, if you are a company heavily responsible for these effects. What does your regrowth policies look like? If you cut down millions of trees a year for instance... how much do you leave for regrowth and how much do you replant? So many policies are still industrialized out of proportion. I am glad you keep on singing Serj and keep on creating. More are listening. More are understanding.

[@youwantmyname9208]

I can't believe how strong serj is. He is singing about world issues but he still smiling like nothing happened

[@ОлексійФОК-Мачта]

Шедевральная песня и клип. Не насмотреться. Как все верно сказано и показано. Танкиан не просто талантливый певец, он еще и великий философ.

[@Danielaleite28]

Serj Tankian i'm a big fan of you.. Your music is awesome! Continue being this great artist you are! Love you!

[@sudeepn1596]

Boa tarde flor....bjssss

[@RochaHC]

E aí princesa

[@Danielaleite28]

Sudeep N Hi dear. Good morning!

[@Danielaleite28]

Jose Cordeiro Oi querido to bem sim e vc? Bjss

[@Danielaleite28]

Rocha HC Oi querido. Boa noite!

[@DingoNovember]

10 years passed and i’m still listen to Serj and SOAD. Your songs really touched my heart

[@Beztalantno]

Красиво исполнено. Beautiful experience. գեղեցիկ կատարված

[@makurradoshi4498]

"they crowned the sun"... God this song. such somber poetry 🖤

[@jamoma3649]

Its human advancement vs nature. Not capitalism. Some people want to race forward with no consideration for the consequences and when the conservative one says "wait lets think about this" the careless have already begun. Doubling of knowledge doesn't transfer to wisdom. It doesnt matter the economic or political system at play. Still, after more than 100 times listening to the song its haunting and hypnotic. Masterclass

[@ZeroStuffGR]

Its capitalism. In a Communist or Anarchist society such issues will be minimized to the point they dont have any significance. If all factories in the developed countries alone just used filters in their chimneys and stopped throwing toxical waste to nature then half the issues we have with pollution would go away

[@galacticvangogh3766]

May mother nature find a way. God bless Serj keep making meaningful music.

[@teston2testude]

Nature is the way, it will forever go further! Unfortunatly without our wonderfull biodiversity....

[@thezambambo2184]

Nature, the very thing humanity attempts to supress and control, is the thing that will retake crumbling cities when the footnote that is humanity dissapears

[@CastroEulis145]

Mother nature will be just fine after she eats her young.

[@nicolascolon7003]

Yep ,Covid-19 i whish to believe that this is not a fucking experiment of the greates potencies... i really wish Mother earth say enought but god ? He dosn't matter

[@HKKetoRecipes]

What a great song!!

[@TheRooster1337]

Five thousand and verified on KZbin? Now that is a new record I believe.

[@HKKetoRecipes]

Rooster Elite who is verified?

[@TheRooster1337]

Headbanger's Kitchen You,

[@HKKetoRecipes]

Rooster Elite oh sweet, didn't know I was verified and all. I guess I've been around long enough :)

[@TheRooster1337]

Headbanger's Kitchen That's actaully pretty cool. Only very large KZbinrs get verified, so I guess KZbin staff checked out your channel and verified you! I'm gonna subscribe to you!

[@WaaDoku]

2:54 "The last decade was the hottest in recorded history." You can say that again lol Literally.

[@PumpkinChi]

Yup, just yup. Here we go again now

[@impaulator2719]

Ouch

[@zanryoshin]

The recent fire of Australia that killed lots of koalas and biodiversity

[@gabrielcontrerasalvarezofi9247]

genio de la música !! toda la vida escuchando tus temas 🔥🤘🌍 que grande es Serj 🔥🤘