Daron's brother?

Question

I heard that Daron Malakian(System of a Down)'s brother commited suicide, hence the song "Chop Suey!" was written. Is it a true story or is it just a typical System song?

I was wondering 'cos I saw it on a lyric theory site, and I was seriously doubting it.

I was wondering 'cos I saw it on a lyric theory site, and I was seriously doubting it. Does anyone know differant?

Answer 1

I'm not sure about this, but I do know that Serj Tankian's friend committed suicide. He was in a band named, "Soil," and the song, "Soil," was written in memory of him.


Many interpretations of the lyrics exist. One says that it is based on a poem about the Armenian genocide in the early 20th century (the band members are of Armenian descent). Another says that it is about an abusive father of one of the band members, or a member's brother that committed suicide. Still another theory says that it is about a failed relationship. Also, yet a different theory says that people are wrongly regarded differently depending on how they die. Supporting this theory, in an interview, Daron Malakian is quoted to have said: "The song is about how when people die, they will be regarded differently depending on the way they pass. Like, if I were to die from a drug overdose, everyone would say I deserved it because I abused drugs, hence the line 'Angels deserve to die'." While another theory suggests that the songs lyrics refer to the sacrifice of Jesus of Nazareth and imply that it was of no relevancy and so is faith in it hence the words "Trust in my self righteous suicide" and suggest that Jesus expected a flock of angels to come down from heaven and take his place hence "I cry when angels deserve to die" and "...why have you forsaken me?"