The overall message behind Chop Suey! is open to interpretation, as the lyrics encompass a wide breadth of existential themes. However, it encourages introspection and contemplation of the complexities of life, society, and mortality. It challenges listeners to question established norms and find their own meaning within the chaos of existence. 4. Chop Suey!, a Single by System of a Down. Released 13 August 2001 on American (catalog no. 671974 2; CD). Genres: Alternative Metal. Featured peformers: Darren Mora (assistant engineer), Greg Collins (additional engineer), Alan Sanderson (assistant engineer), Ryan McCormick (assistant engineer), Rick Rubin (producer). La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, ooh-ooh. Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time. Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine. Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time. Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine. Blast off, it's party time. And we don't live in a fascist nation. When angels deserve to die Wake up (Wake up) Grab a brush and put a little make-up Hide the scars to fade away the (Hide the scars to fade away the shake-up) Why'd you leave the keys upon the table? Here you go create another fable You wanted to Grab a brush and put a little make-up You wanted to Hide the scars to fade away the shake-up You Given the cryptic nature of "Chop Suey!", fans have developed numerous theories about its meaning. One popular theory suggests the song is a critique of societal hypocrisy, particularly in relation to religion. Fans point to the lyrics "self-righteous suicide" and "when angels deserve to die" as evidence of this theory. Chop Suey! appeared on System Of A Down's 2001 sophomore album Toxicity and was recently ranked the best song on the record by Metal Hammer. Of the song, the article says: "There's a good reason it's become one of the most beloved songs of the 21st century: it takes everything great about System Of A Down and condenses it into three-and-a-half minutes of pure brilliance. Original lyrics of Chop Suey! song by System Of A Down. Explore 13 meanings and explanations or write yours. Find more of System Of A Down lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. "Chop Suey!" is a song by the American heavy metal band System of a Down. It was released on August 13, 2001, as the first single from their second album, Toxicity (2001). The single earned the band its first Grammy nomination in 2002 for Best Metal Performance . System Of A Down - Chop Suey! システム・オブ・ア・ダウン - チャップ・スイ! アルメニア系アメリカ人4人によるロックバンド システム・オブ・ア・ダウン の2ndアルバム「 Toxicity 」(邦題：毒性 2001年) に収録されている曲です。 - "Spiders" System of a Down (1998) #1: "Chop Suey!" With its alternative metal sound and powerful lyrics, "Chop Suey" incited controversy following its release in the aftermath of 9/11. Regardless, the three-and-a-half minute track remains one of their most well-known tunes and helped shoot the band into the stratosphere and XmjwC.