Here after watching machine gun kelly's cover. Needed to rinse my ears out. Feel much better now

This video is actually very profound. For those that don't understand the music video, it's the story of the circus freak that looks up to the aerials performers. He closes his eyes and imagines a world where he is wealthy and powerful, however, his limited knowledge of real life frustrates him even in his imagination, like when he is questioned by the other kid. This goes in hand to the lines "When you loose small mind you free your life / when you fee your life eternal prize" What that basically means is that our limited perception, like that kid's, holds us captive. If we are able to confront our perceptions of life we'll get the eternal prize, which is happiness.

This HAS to be one of the best songs of all times.

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 Oh 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 Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

My son LOOOOOVED these guys...he was killed on his motorcycle a year ago...and i as a 59 year old came here to listen to his one of his favorites.......i myself am a metallica fan for over 30 years and im loving this group......RIP JOSHUA FOREVER 37

The entire Toxicity album is amazing… but this song is just, absolute perfection. It will never get old and will always be relevant.

Masterpiece, even all these years later, absolute anthem!

This is one of those bands that comes around every decade or two and just completely rips shit like no one else has before them, and no matter what, no one will ever come around that fills that exact same niche. Completely unique, even though they employ elements that other bands have before them, still no one does or will do what they do the same way again.

Had to cleanse my ears after hearing a cover of this so came back to listen to remind myself just how great this song is PLEASE COME BACK AND DO MORE

My daughter was born with asthma and would cry alot. This was the only song I could get to her to calm down or sleep! She still loves this song, 5yrs later!

Listening to System of a Down's music is like embarking on a powerful journey through the realms of emotion and consciousness. Their unique blend of intense vocals, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics creates an experience that resonates deep within the heart. This video is not just a visual spectacle but a testament to the band's ability to evoke profound feelings. Thank you, System of a Down, for pouring your passion into your art and providing us with a soundtrack that touches the soul 💫💫

2024 anyone?

19 YEARS LATER!! this song is still as good as it ever was.

The night my dad passed away... i was driving home and this song came on... it was my most notable moment of coming to peace with him being gone... thank you for this masterpiece

I am from the year 2089, the future. And I can confirm that people are still listening to this song in 2089 so quit asking.

the ability of my man SERJ's storytelling+ singing at the same time, proves he's in god like situation. and the way how he draws pictures in our minds only using his voice(words)is just mind-blowing..what a m(us/ag)ician

I genuinely feel bad for people who won't give rock/metal music enough of a chance to give SOAD a chance. Band made a huge impact on my childhood.

2:35 holy shit, that's beautiful.

Há mais de 18 anos sem gravar, eles ainda faz sucesso com as músicas antigas, pra nós que curti nunca são velhas ❤

im a latino man, 32 years , and 20 listening to system of a down. and still´s rocking me,

This song get's better and better with age, like a fine wine.

The best of the best indeed

Life is a waterfall. We're one in the river. And one again after the fall. But not during the fall - powerful lyrics. I did forget how perfect this was - is.

I saw them back in maybe 2002 thinking there was no way Serj could pull it off live. I was so wrong. They were incredible. I've recently been learning how to sing for real and it makes me appreciate Serj even more. Such incredible range and power.

grew up in a really religious home where everything was censored and music was only instrumental. 27 years old and i'm just now discovering system of a down. this is just magic. Edit: Thanks for the amazing comments and suggestions :)

3:32 is so special. The harmonies between the two vocals are beautiful and give a sense of “final”. The faster tempo kind of adds a feeling of desperation.

One of the beautiful rock songs ever.

that opening guitar riff is so haunting that it sends chills down my spine..and John Dolmayan is such an underrated drummer man he hits that snare and high hat with such precision it reminds me of John Bonham.

man, Serj has some of the best vocals of all time.

was never a HUGE system fan but like some of their songs, this song though one of the best pieces of music ever made IMO.

This was peak SOAD and peak childhood for me! what a joy was to grow up watching these guys rock on MTV with all their videos, we would go nuts waiting for their next release haha... Thank you SOAD

i just can never get over how bloodchillingly soothing, unsettling but beautiful the last 30 seconds are. perfection

Serj Has a voice of an angel

Flashbacks to when I was in middle school haha just laying in the dark bumping this song in my room!!! The whole album was dope!! 36 years old now damn!!!

Even though I am so sad that I discovered this song recently in my 30s, I am soooo happy because I have the rest of my life to enjoy it! Amazing song and amazing band! ❤

"what profit a man, if he gains the world but loses his soul"

System Of a Down is one of dem bands that will never be forgotten

Quit asking if we are still listening, we've never stopped listening! So shut up and enjoy! 🎧🎶

Real, best Metal is like maiden and this; heavy, unique, beautiful, powerful, soulful, melodic at the same time

THEY ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I still consider this one a best from them. The sinister yet graceful tone in the instruments is always jaw dropping to me, and Serj's vocals really bring this whole track together

Голоса Сержа и Дарона это нечто не земное🤘

W tym zespole ,ogromną masa tofu.Właśnie one scalają utwór.I zdaża się to nagminnie.No i dobrze.Ten zespół bez dobrej akustyki gitarowej.Ma predyspozycje,Łamnie Kanon metalu.I nie ryczy nagminnie.Dobry wybór.

Yeah, Chopsuey was fire, and Toxicity had y’all thinking. But this song was the most important song on the album imo. This was such a fire video and such a great ending to such a masterpiece of an album.

I still consider this one a best from them. The sinister yet graceful tone in the instruments is always jaw dropping to me, and serj's vocals really bring this whole track together

This song has always spoken to my soul.

This songs just moves my soul like no other. An ancient feeling, survival instinct kicks in, yet comforting

I forgot how fucking great this song is

Love this. Cleans my spirit. ❤

I played this song before I moved house because this was the first song I ever heard, according to my Father. It's also the first song that I remember listening to. I found it again about 8 months ago and this is my first SOAD song and I actually got into the band. So thanks for memories SOAD

Lyrics: 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

Terrific!! the song is a timeless rock masterpiece, and the lyrics are a clear message about the lack of identity which has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

23 years of listening and it still has not gotten old.

Still a MASTERPIECE ... timeless

Sempre arrepio toda vez que ouço

i am ten years old and i love this music

That's got to be, at least, in the top 100 greatest rock/metal songs of all time.

S.O.A.D send us message with every single song like the other band or rapper but so many people dont understand and just heard that music sound and style...so sad ....

Serj's cocky head toss and smile is *chefs kiss*

don’t dare sleep on this gem of a song! Wonderfully written and paced so magnificent

Greatest band of all time.

omg im just excited with the idea of SOAD probably launching a new album this year and i just put soo nostalgic....

É quase impossível descrever essa obra melódica em apenas um comentário. A mensagem, as letras, e claro, o breakdown da guitarra, faz com essa seja uma das melhores e mais incríveis músicas que já escutei em minha vida. Obrigado por isso System.

Love these vocals still to this day

Movies should be built from this music.

Yeaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!

The amount of views System of a Down has on their most popular songs is a testament that their music has transcended just being popular for the time.. they are one of only like 100 bands who can escape into timelessness… and I’d say they are in the top 5 Hard Rock/Metal Bands of all time

System você fez minha geração anos 90' 20' espero que vocês continuem

2024 check ?

This will always be one of the best songs that has ever existed.

25 years later and they're still one of the coolest bands to ever exist.

This is definitely one of the hardest heaviest songs Ever and one of my favorites

I remember when I was a teenager, I was just learning how to speak english, and at that time my uncle really liked these songs, he showed them to me and I started writing the lyrics just to practice. Now that Ive finished my courses and im able to teach to other people and give english classes, I will always remember how greatly these songs helped me.

2022 and this shit still hits. this is the song to find yourself to when you're lost, or lose yourself to when reality is too close... Can't thank these guys enough for their creative genius

These songs never die im gen z (15yo) but i love this music my dad used to listen to them all the time also to MCR and other artists like this so this is the best song ever brings out so many happy memories

I'm listening April 2024.. anyone else?!

2023 and this song will never die! 👽🔥

Relevant timeless

Se vc voltou aqui para ouvir esse som Parabéns! Seu gosto é Excelente!!!🤜🤛

dlc de música pra se ouvir no máximo ❤😍

MY BIG BROTHER LOST HIS BATTLE WITH LUNG CANCER 5 MONTHS AGO...THIS WAS HIS FAVORITE SONG...I LOVE ❤ YOU HANS...FOREVER AND ALWAYS BIG BROTHER 😢

The bass in this song is always so beautiful ❤

i played this song to my cat... now hes a tiger.

"You don't spend your teenager life well enough if you didn't listen to SOAD" -My uncle

His voice is perfectly suited to the type of music he sings. It's uncanny.

Just one of the best vocalists there’s been

I'll never get tired of this song.NEVER!

O System Of A Down sempre será uma das melhores bandas do mundo 💛

Imagine: recruiter office 2001, this song playing in the background while a buddy of mine signs up for the army. 3 deployments later.. never made it back. Miss you Carlos. Warp tour tickets on me when we next meet brother.

And every time i see the kids face I think : ayy lmao

System of a Down - Aerials lyrics ________________________________ 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 wanna play Always wanna go But you never wanna stay We are the ones that wanna choose Always wanna play But you never wanna 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, put up our walls Swimming through the void We hear the word We loose ourselves But we find it all Cause we are the ones that wanna play Always wanna go But you never wanna stay We are the ones that wanna choose Always wanna play But you never wanna 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 loose small mind You free your life Aerials, so up high When you free your eyes Eternal prize Oh oh oh, oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh, oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh {EDIT} : Thanks for likes guys

Damn, 14 years later and is still a banger.

Perfecto

Truly an amazing song I hope no pop-punk artist ruins it for generations to come

Y'all be like "2017 anyone?" bitch I'm here everyday

Lost in your voice, Mr Tankan, still, until this very day. Thanks.

I just love everything about this EVERY time I watch. The music kicks ass ,and it's so visually entertaining . The black and white is perfect❣️

legends

This song fucked my shit up man, here is my interpretation of the song for those who care (below): Life is a waterfall -Life is a never ending journey We're one in the river, -One before we find ourselves And one again after the fall.-one after we find ourselves Swimming through the void -going through life We hear the word,-We hear our calling We lose ourselves;-We forget our close minded way of thinking But we find it all? -We find ourselves (peace within) Cause we are the ones that wanna play, -As humans we want to do as we please Always wanna go, -Always want to do But you never wanna stay, -Never want to face the reality (consequences) And we are the ones that wanna choose, -Choose what to believe and what rules to go by Always wanna play, -always want to do But you never wanna lose. -never want to face the reality (consequences) Aerials, in the sky, -Lost people, looking for a cause. Bending what they think is right and wrong in life When you lose small mind, -when you open your mind You free your life. -you find yourself Life is a waterfall,-Life is a never ending journey We drink from the river, -We obey what we are told Then we turn around and put up our walls.-Then we defend what we are made to believe Swimming through the void-going through life We hear the word, -we hear our calling (find our purpose) We lose ourselves, -forgetting our close minded way of thinking But we find it all? - We find ourselves (peace within) Cause we are the ones that wanna play,-As humans we want to do as we please Always wanna go,-Always want to do But you never wanna stay; -Never want to face the reality (consequences) And we are the ones that wanna choose,-Choose what to believe and then pick and choose what rules we want to go by in that belief Always wanna play, -Always want to do But you never wanna lose. -Never want to face reality Aerials, in the sky, -lost ones (the close minded) When you lose small mind, -When you open your mind You free your life. -you find peace (find yourself) Aerials, so up high, -lost ones (close minded) When you free your eyes, -when you see life for what it is Eternal prize. -you are granted the best gift one can have (happiness) Aerials, in the sky,-lost ones (the close minded) When you lose small mind,-when you open your mind You free your life.-you find yourself Aerials, so up high, -lost ones (the close minded) When you free your eyes,-when you see life for what it is Eternal prize. -you are granted the best gift one can have (happiness) Tell me what you think about it (and maybe make your own ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )

Essa é Atemporal 😮😢🎉