‘Silly’ Pop Songs That Have Way Deeper Meanings Than You Think

System Of A Down – Chop Suey!

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No, System Of A Down’s “Chop Suey!” isn’t about putting on makeup. At least, it isn’t just about that. The song’s chorus and bridge are the band members reckoning with thoughts of suicide, drug abuse, and whether any death is deserved. On top of that, they do it by referencing Jesus Christ’s last words before crucifiction. Thus, they made the deliberate choice to sing nonsense in the verses, in order to sneak in their deeper message.

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