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Prison Song

by System Of A Down
on Toxicity

Lyrics

They're trying to build a prison
They're trying to build a prison

Following the rights movements
You clamped on with your iron fists
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Features of This Track

hard rock roots
punk influences
a subtle use of vocal harmony
varying tempo and time signatures
call and answer vocal harmony (Antiphony)
repetitive melodic phrasing
minor key tonality
dirty electric guitar riffs
an aggressive male vocalist
a partially spoken vocal delivery
prominent drums
angry lyrics
political lyrics

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Comments

jcalvert337
They are building us a prison for the elite want us gone everything in the song is sad but tru
lol this song is crazy. Just a lot of yelling about some prison. I like it.
I love SOAD so much they say such deep important true things but in the goofiest voices possible, and still are 100% badass it kind of shows how stupid this whole thing is, and if you don't like it you can go live in the prison.
joebozzone
Really Thorne81? If we don't do everything they tell us we deserve to be in jail, huh? Good logic there.
What they are saying is true so if you disagree bite me suck a**
this song is good but silly. individuals are responsible for they're own actions. if you're in prison guess what- its your own fault. catchy song, but most sheep adopt bands' philosophies as their own just because they like the music. i guess thats what liberalism is.
and yes u should kill yourself
Vladimir.dsu go f**k yourself b**ch you r the 1who is gay
This s**t is so f**king gay!!! This is not metal!!! These guys should kill themselves!! !
Not another prison please
One of the best bands ever
This song relates to my half brothers dad
Best freaking system of a down song ever!!! ❤
* Head Bangs,Air Drumming *
Old skool!! <3
Sick song
Sick
Still in doubt? Go ahead and look up US incarceratio n rates per capita versus those of every other country on this planet. Land of the Free?
reminds me of colbert episode he said they are trying to make pri sons where you cant have your guns
Soad for life
markoverby19 8 7
Great album of my teenage years
sabersaw1000
Patrick
Nobody mentions the scourge we do allow alcohol : THE DOPE. Well i suppose my head's in my
This song speaks truth.
I wonder if they are trying to build a prison
They're trying to build a prison!
I buy my crack my smack right here in nc
FOR YOU AND ME TO LIVE IN!!
Looks like another jail sentence for me lol
I BUY MY CRACK I SMACK MY B**CH RIGHT HERE IN HOLLYWOOD!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Those growls are brutal as f**k!
benstratton7 8
amazing and thoughtful song and I agree with their views on the government!!
susan.thomas 5 3 0
Im a Grandma, Ive been listening to your music for years... you guys were there when I wasn't (hypothetica l l y ) your music-lyrics reached deep into my soul then and years later when I returned (literally) after -u-know, my alternate reality hiatus and prison time.... you still meant as much to me if not
thelilman111
It sounds to me like he says "While research and drug policy shows that treatment should be increased... " instead of "All research..."
Another SOAD favorite here, he makes some good points...
miller38491
Our government likes sheep, Serj doesn't appear to be one. Some of the comments lead me to draw a different conclusion about other folks personal interpretati o n .
@ Da Beefhemoth
i agree completely.. . songs are awesome... political views are completely and utterly wrong
As far as the main idea is concerned, I'm sorry, but if you disagree you are either un/misinform e d , a moron, or both. The "drug" war is, has always been, and will always be thoroughly and hopelessly f**ked.

Great f**king song.
trillssandta p 1 0 8
Serj's death growls in this song sound like violent wind.
soad speaks the truth bout what our gov is on look at everything for what it is!!!
Serj presenting the gospel of truth on our misguided policies. Legalize It and spend my taxes on something worthwhile!! ! ! ! !
My fav SOAD song ever.
I don't exactly agree with their political views, but what the hell.
The song still KICKS A**!
Didn’t you know that Afghanistan’ s opium distribution went upto 85% of the worlds supply in 2001 and we all know what opium’s really for.
wilcoxn7
haha

good point VR!
Whether or not you agree, you have to respect a band that researches chronic societal issues and presents data through song.
Good point, SoaD. Good point. Also one of my favorite songs.

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