The original name was "Suicide", but the record label didn't like that, so they cut it in half. Sui = Suey, and Chop because they "chopped" the word in half.
Song wriiten by Serj Tankian & Daron Malakian. According to Daron Malakian (Guitarist) The song is about how we are regarded differently depending on how we pass. Like, if someone died from drug abuse, people will judge them that they deserved it because they abused drugs vs if they died by accident than people will feel sorry for them. People who die from drugs are judged differently and looked down on. Suey" is "suicide", "chopped" in half, to avoided push back from Columbia Records.
In an interview, Daron Malakian explained, "The song is about how we are regarded differently depending on how we pass. Everyone deserves to die. Like, if I were now to die from drug abuse, they might say I deserved it because I abused dangerous drugs. Hence the line, 'I cry when angels deserve to die.'"[6] The lyrics for the midsection ("Father into your hands I commend my spirit" ...) were randomly picked out by Serj Tankian from Rick Rubin's book collection after Tankian was struggling for ideas.[7] Although it was not revealed what book the lines were taken from, they are quoted from the Sayings of Jesus on the cross (Luke 23:46 and Mark 15:34).[8][9]
Thank you for the explanation of what "chop suey" is. That actually makes more sense in that all the words that were spoken really quickly were the "odd and ends" of life.
the original name for the song was suicide but they had to change it so they decided on chop suey "chop" meaning chopped in half "suey" meaning suicide.
Awesome reaction!! I truly appreciate the enthusiasm you bring. If you like the blues I think you would enjoy hearing Beth Hart singing "Caught out in the rain" Live at The Royal Albert Hall (2018), as well as Beth Hart with Joe Bonamassa performing "I'd rather go blind" Live in Amsterdam. If you decide to go down the Beth Hart rabbit hole you will find a musical genius with so much soul it will blow your mind!
Lulu.. looking gorgeous as ALWAYS!! Are you Filipino? I lived in Lakewood, CA long long ago, and me and my mom would go to a place in Cerritos (I think) called Magic Wok. They had the BEST lumpia and bihon pancit. O M G ! ! ! And I remember there was also a really pretty girl that worked there (probably owners daughter or granddaughter)... again... O M G ! ! ! I'd love to eat your lumpia!
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The original name was "Suicide", but the record label didn't like that, so they cut it in half. Sui = Suey, and Chop because they "chopped" the word in half.
And that's why we see Serj eating Chinese food chop suey with a bad face, to show their disapproval for this renaming.
it was titled originally tilted ‘Self-Righteous Suicide’ not just ‘Suicide’
@Maxwellish from shavo himself, it was called suicide, and they had to change it
Yes, because …you know…911
Beat me to it.
Song wriiten by Serj Tankian & Daron Malakian. According to Daron Malakian (Guitarist) The song is about how we are regarded differently depending on how we pass. Like, if someone died from drug abuse, people will judge them that they deserved it because they abused drugs vs if they died by accident than people will feel sorry for them. People who die from drugs are judged differently and looked down on. Suey" is "suicide", "chopped" in half, to avoided push back from Columbia Records.
In an interview, Daron Malakian explained, "The song is about how we are regarded differently depending on how we pass. Everyone deserves to die. Like, if I were now to die from drug abuse, they might say I deserved it because I abused dangerous drugs. Hence the line, 'I cry when angels deserve to die.'"[6] The lyrics for the midsection ("Father into your hands I commend my spirit" ...) were randomly picked out by Serj Tankian from Rick Rubin's book collection after Tankian was struggling for ideas.[7] Although it was not revealed what book the lines were taken from, they are quoted from the Sayings of Jesus on the cross (Luke 23:46 and Mark 15:34).[8][9]
Lulu is the rocker for sure. Great watching you react to this wonderful classic. Hugs from Sweden. 😊
Thank you for the explanation of what "chop suey" is. That actually makes more sense in that all the words that were spoken really quickly were the "odd and ends" of life.
the original name for the song was suicide but they had to change it so they decided on chop suey "chop" meaning chopped in half "suey" meaning suicide.
I am writing this to help out john Lee and lulu and this video and this channel with the algorithm ♥️✌️🥰
Hot August nights "Brand Bl. Car Show".. Shout out to Glendale Ca. ! BTW there is a Glendale Arizona as well.
Thanks pals 😊 great music and great reaction
Have to see Toxicity as well. Epic
1 of the best songs...the changes, and the fastness of their tempo...
Awesome reaction!! I truly appreciate the enthusiasm you bring. If you like the blues I think you would enjoy hearing Beth Hart singing "Caught out in the rain" Live at The Royal Albert Hall (2018), as well as Beth Hart with Joe Bonamassa performing "I'd rather go blind" Live in Amsterdam. If you decide to go down the Beth Hart rabbit hole you will find a musical genius with so much soul it will blow your mind!
SOAD, best Band ever🤘🏻
Awesome band
Great song and reaction.If reactions were a picnic John and Lulu bring the best plates to the table.
Super ❤❤❤❤
Nice reaction you should check out a freestyle rapper called Harry mack
Why’d you leave the ketchup on the table
the name was suicide but suits made them change it
THIS SONG IS ABOUT SUICIDE. THEY COULD NOT CALL THE SONG THAT FOR RADIO SO THE NAME BECAME CHOP SUEY........ SUEY-CIDE
Lulu.. looking gorgeous as ALWAYS!! Are you Filipino? I lived in Lakewood, CA long long ago, and me and my mom would go to a place in Cerritos (I think) called Magic Wok. They had the BEST lumpia and bihon pancit. O M G ! ! ! And I remember there was also a really pretty girl that worked there (probably owners daughter or granddaughter)... again... O M G ! ! ! I'd love to eat your lumpia!
U want to eat her... eggroll? Hope u have good gag reflex!
I ate chop suey all my life its good love the noodles in it
TOXICITY NEXT
Alt metal gods
The song was going to be called suicide but the label didnt like that so they chopped the word suicide in half, chop suey
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lyrics reacting..
SOAD
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Great rack
This song is about the Armenian genocide (1915)
FYI. This song telling about GENOCIDE in their motherland (Armenia)😢
Rad band ..kinda broke up but ya know
Still touring together just not releasing new material well at least album wise
"I don't know how you can call this a song" OK, well, never watching your channel again
I'm fucking confused with your comment
Bye, Felicia! 🎉😬
Nothing but a SNL Skit band...a total joke