The song has been covered by numerous bands, including Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, and Disturbed. The music video was directed by Marcos Siega and features the band performing in front of a crowd of people who slowly transform into skeletons. The song's original title was "Suicide", and was later changed to "Chop Suey!" by guitarist Daron Malakian, inspired by his love for Chinese food. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2002. "Chop Suey!" was System of a Down's first #1 hit on Billboard's Modern Rock chart. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the message that those in power will inevitably fall, and those who are the most deserving will suffer. The bridge of the song is a religious reference, with the lyrics “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit, why have you forsaken me?” This can be seen as a criticism of religious hypocrisy, with the narrator asking why God, who is supposed to be all-knowing and all-loving, has abandoned them. ![]() The second verse can be seen as a criticism of the capitalistic society, with lyrics like “Here you go, create another fable, you wanted to.” The narrator is criticizing the cycle of lies, deception, and greed perpetuated by those in power. The chorus is where the message of the song becomes clearer, with the lyrics “I don't think you trust in my self-righteous suicide, I cry when angels deserve to die.” The narrator is lamenting the fact that their voice is not being heard and that their actions could ultimately lead to their own ruin. By leaving the keys on the table, the narrator has given someone else control over their life. The question, "Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?" can be seen as a direct challenge to the narrator's hypocritical behavior. The first verse is sung in the second person, with lyrics like “Grab a brush and put a little makeup, hide the scars to fade away the shake-up.” This can be interpreted as societal pressure to hide one's true self and present a flawless exterior. The opening lines are a reference to suicide, with the lyrics “We’re rolling suicide,” which sets the tone for the song's message of self-destruction. The song “Chop Suey!” by System of a Down is a complex and layered criticism of both societal and individual hypocrisy. Grab a brush and put a little makeup, you wanted to (Here you go) create another fable, you wanted to Hide the scars to fade away the (hide the scars to fade away the) Why'd you leave the keys upon the table? You wanted to Hide the scars to fade away the shake up, you wanted to
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