CHOP SUEY! Decoded: A Crucifixion Conspiracy

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  • American metal band System Of A Down released 'Chop Suey!' in August 2001, and since then many theories have swirled about the song's meaning. Here's what I think the lyrics and the song are actually about.
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  • @thomasanderson2757
    @thomasanderson2757 26 днів тому +26

    Never thought I’d see Britpop fanatic James Hargreaves talk about System of A Down, what a weird world we live in

  • @gallaghim
    @gallaghim 24 дні тому +4

    Fascinating interpretation. Tbh I'd never had the faintest idea what the lyrics meant, but I think you hit the nail on the head. I also really like that you're covering heavier bands. I like Oasis, but I've always liked heavy music too, which I've had to put up with a lot of stick for over the years. I'd love to see more heavy music delved into.

  • @callum_abbott
    @callum_abbott 26 днів тому +4

    makes sense when a lot of soad songs are about conspiracy theories and questioning the government, which is something i've kinda only just realised. the end of this video where you linked the verse lyrics to the chorus ones blew my mind. you've made me enjoy this song even more

    • @GT380man
      @GT380man 23 дні тому

      It’s entirely rational not to trust the government when it has become clear if it wasn’t already that they’ve taken money & power from Uber wealthy people and NGOs to throw every one of us under a very big bus.
      By the way, there is a conspiracy. There’s nothing theoretical about it.

  • @gothgurlfriend
    @gothgurlfriend 26 днів тому +4

    Great to see James diving deep in other genres and directions. Would LOVE to see some Nirvana, Sabbath and Hendrix coverage from James. Or more Punk features. x

  • @GT380man
    @GT380man 23 дні тому +1

    James, if you ever fancy a completely difficult task, try to work out what My Bloody Valentine’s “Loveless” means, track by track.
    Unfortunately there is no official or unquestioned lyric set, anywhere.

  • @TheStrongBoyz19
    @TheStrongBoyz19 26 днів тому +6

    S.O.A.D. are another one of my all time favourite bands. Toxicity being my favourite song from them and they are one of the best political bands out there. Was a complete surprise to see a video on a metal band from you. lol

    • @K.R.O1875
      @K.R.O1875 26 днів тому

      What does that mean, though? "One of the best political bands" because, as a band, they blatantly hold contrary opinions.

    • @TheStrongBoyz19
      @TheStrongBoyz19 26 днів тому

      They hold up very relevant, powerful messages in a lot of their songs. A band like these guys who experienced what they saw through these political/war/genocide/corruption as well as other things did create a strong discography with impactful meanings, whether people dig that stuff or not.

  • @mechahalcon
    @mechahalcon 26 днів тому +2

    I just realized i had a mondegreen as i thought the line as a teenager was " Father Tierhands, i commend my spirit" 😅
    Also you forgot at the start he says "rolling suicide" on the album version.

  • @duder6666
    @duder6666 26 днів тому +1

    I love your song interpretations, keep doin these please 😂

  • @pbrecipe2443
    @pbrecipe2443 26 днів тому +2

    “when angels deserve to die” i thought was lucifer who should be punished instead of jesus,.. but its not as thought out as your theories, you are brilliant james.

  • @stefanneagoi7339
    @stefanneagoi7339 26 днів тому +1

    Just stumbled across this video by accident, great explanation for this classic song that has been interpreted in many different ways.

  • @turdfurgsonfunnyname2957
    @turdfurgsonfunnyname2957 26 днів тому +2

    Hey I love your vids and how you discuss music.
    As a person who was once an atheist and is now Christian I was very surprised by your interpretation of this song.
    As a youngster growing up in the 00s, I always thought it was about a non believer begging to God for answers.
    But that’s just me. Keep up the good work, but remember God will always look out for you. I use to think it was hogwash but Christianity is good and so our Christians. Not perfect, but good.

  • @lucaboban
    @lucaboban 26 днів тому +3

    Thank you James for this video! Aside Oasis SOAD Is One of my favorite bands. Would love ti see a video about Rage Against The Machine!

  • @Gislileet
    @Gislileet 26 днів тому +1

    That was fun. I like that you are doing other generas of music

  • @jakelynch3381
    @jakelynch3381 25 днів тому +1

    Great video, i never would’ve interpreted it this way, but it’s uncanny how well it all links together, I think you’ve cracked it here! I’d love to see some more content around bands outside of the britpop/uk indie sphere in the future🫡

  • @RoundAreWay
    @RoundAreWay 24 дні тому +1

    Awesome

  • @MemeHahaEmpire-it8yp
    @MemeHahaEmpire-it8yp 26 днів тому +1

    Belting content mate 👌

  • @pjl8119
    @pjl8119 26 днів тому +1

    It's about UK Garage and R&B sensation Craig Davids's failure to break America. He's singing from the perspective of Davids. Summat like that.

  • @GalenIRL
    @GalenIRL 24 дні тому

    Jaymz 10:9 - I am the table.

  • @Crosshatch1212
    @Crosshatch1212 26 днів тому +1

    50 cents many men is a ref to Jesus sitution .

  • @staceyjinuk9714
    @staceyjinuk9714 26 днів тому +1

    Your brain !!!😮😵‍💫😹
    💥❤️‍🔥🔥
    😎

  • @andyallthings
    @andyallthings 26 днів тому +1

    i think ses whot it means

  • @partypete007
    @partypete007 23 дні тому +1

    Context of 911 and Armenian angst.. suicide bombers etc

  • @areamusicale
    @areamusicale 25 днів тому +1

    I swear I didn’t know Armenians are Christians.
    I feel rather ignorant at this moment.

    • @areamusicale
      @areamusicale 25 днів тому +1

      PS: Re-Jesus faked his death.
      I would suggest a very VERY good movie called "The Man From Earth", that you can find here, on UA-cam.
      Won't spoil the plot ... but it talks about Jesus at some point and it is mind blowing!

  • @jonathansteadman7935
    @jonathansteadman7935 16 днів тому

    Now do Toxicity

  • @sinenkaari5477
    @sinenkaari5477 16 днів тому

    I have to say this aspect that the story of the crucifixion is symbolic story of the sacred secretion where this crist seed is "born" in the brain and then decends the spine only to be risen again and when that thing reaches the pineal gland that's called crucifixion. The Forbidden fruit is symbolic of wasted sexual energy couse that destroys the crist within. Cross is symbolic of the body. Three days are the time perioid in every month when the crist seed is born. Jesus being perfect is a symbol of that you need to practice meditation and be in Good Vibrations to protect the tree of life that's the nervous system of the body so that the crist oil will rise back up the spine. crucifixion has another meaning that is to multiple thousand fold. Bible talks about things like oil and the lamp. Lamb of god. Oil is the crist oil and lamp is the pineal gland. Light of the world. Check out Kelly-Marie Kerr channel on youtube for really detailed info on this topic. She goes through many stories of the bible how they relate to inner workings of the body and other stuff like Adam and Eve being the Atom and Electron ect. It's very deep

  • @jeremymr
    @jeremymr 26 днів тому

    Nobody:
    James Hargreaves: What is Chop Suey! by System of Down actually about?

    • @Eliel20117
      @Eliel20117 26 днів тому +1

      Nobody
      Not a single soul
      Not even wholesome Chungus