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Soldier Side


"Soldier Side" is a song by the American rock band System of a Down. It is written and performed in the original key of C# minor. The track was included in their fourth studio album, "Hypnotize," released in 2005. The song was composed by the band members Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian, known for their unique and energetic style. "Soldier Side" serves as an outro to its counterpart "B.Y.O.B." and features melancholic acoustic guitar chords, providing a haunting and somber melody that contrasts with the album's overall aggressive tone. The lyrics touch upon themes of war and loss, delivering a powerful message through System of a Down's distinctive musical style.

Soldier Side - System of a Down

Dead men lying on the bottom of the grave a a a g# f# g# g# g# a g#
Wondering when Savior comes a a a a b a g#
Is he gonna be saved g# g# g# g# a g#
Maybe you're a sinner into your alternate life C# C# C# C# C# C# E D# g# g# g# a g#
Maybe you're a joker , maybe you deserve to die - C# C# C# C# C# C# E D# g# g# g# a g#

They were crying when their sons left F# G# A A A A A A
God is wearing black G# G# G# F# G# F# E
He's gone so far to find no hope G# F# F# F# F# F# F# F#
He's never coming back - F# G# G# G# F# G#

They were crying when their sons left - F# G# A A A A B A
All young men must go - G# G# G# A G# F# E
He's come so far to find the truth - G# F# F# F# F# F# F# F#
He's never going home - F# G# G# G# F# G# F# E

Young men standing on the top of their own graves - a a a a g# f# g# g# g# a g#
Wondering when Jesus comes - a a a a b a g#
Are they gonna be saved - g# g# g# g# a g#
Cruelty to the winner , Bishop tells the King his lies - C# C# C# C# C# C# E D# g# g# g# a g#
Maybe you're a mourner , maybe you deserve to die - C# C# C# C# C# C# E D# g# g# g# a g#

They were crying when their sons left F# G# A A A A A A
God is wearing black G# G# G# F# G# F# E
He's gone so far to find no hope G# F# F# F# F# F# F# F#
He's never coming back - F# G# G# G# F# G#

They were crying when their sons left - F# G# A A A A B A
All young men must go - G# G# G# A G# F# E
He's come so far to find the truth - G# F# F# F# F# F# F# F#
He's never going home - F# G# G# G# F# G# F# E

Welcome to the Soldier Side G# G# A G# G A A A B G# F# E
Where there's no one here but me G G G# F# E F# D#
People all grow up to die - G# G# A G# G A B C#4 A G# F# E
There is no one here but me - G G G# F# E F# D#

Welcome to the Soldier Side - G# G# A G# G A B C#4 A G# F# E
Where there's no one here but me - G G G# F# E F# D#
People on the soldier's side - G# G# A G# G A A A B G# F# E
There is no one here but me - G G G# F# E F# D#