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Lyrics of Aerials by System of a Down
verse
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
And we are the ones that wanna choose
Always wanna play, but you never wanna lose
chorus
Aerials in the sky
When you lose small mind, you free your life
verse
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 wanna play
Always wanna go, but you never wanna stay
And we are the ones that wanna choose
Always wanna play, but you never wanna lose, oh
chorus
Aerials in the sky
When you lose small mind, you free your life
Aerials, so up high
When you free your eyes, eternal prize
outro
Aerials in the sky
When you lose small mind, you free your life
Aerials, so up high
When you free your eyes, eternal prize
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Writer(s): Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan, Shavo Odadjian
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The song 'Aerials' by System of a Down uses the metaphor of life being a waterfall to convey the idea of constant change and the cycle of finding oneself amidst challenges. The lyrics emphasize the desire for freedom and self-discovery, encouraging listeners to break free from limitations and embrace the eternal rewards of expanding one's perspective.
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Themes
Self-discovery and freedom
• We lose ourselves, but we find it all
• When you free your eyes, eternal prize
• When you lose small mind, you free your life
The duality of life
• We drink from the river, then we turn around and put up our walls
• Life is a waterfall
Choice and consequence
• Always wanna play, but you never wanna lose
• 'Cause we are the ones that wanna choose
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Moods
Empowerment, freedom, joy, inspiration, hope
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Album • 2001 • 15 tracks
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