Figure It Out

Serj Tankian

About Figure It Out

"Figure It Out" is a song by the rock musician Serj Tankian. The song was released as the lead single from his third solo album Harakiri.


Year:
2012
2:52
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#2

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Why pretend that we don't know,
C-E-Os are the disease

Freedom is raped by war like whore like technology technology technology of materialism
Personal freedom only an obstruction

Freedom is raped by war like whore like technology technology technology of materialism
Personal freedom only an obstruction

Why pretend that we don't know,
C-E-Os are the disease

F*ck let's figure it out
No bullshit
F*ck let's figure it out
No bullshit
F*ck let's figure it out
F*ck let's figure it out

Freedom is raped by war like whore like technology technology technology of materialism
Personal freedom only an obstruction

F*ck let's figure it out
No bullshit
F*ck let's figure it out
No bullshit
F*ck let's figure it out
F*ck let's figure it out

Freedom is raped by war like whore like technology technology technology of materialism
Personal freedom only an obstruction

Why pretend that we don't know,
C-E-Os are the disease

Why pretend that we don't know,
C-E-Os are the disease

Control ordinary behavior through political extremism
Industrial society arch enemy
Nature including human nature
The unthinking majority should just not condemned condemned

C-E-Os are the disease
C-E-Os are the disease

Why pretend that we don't know,
C-E-Os are the disease
C-E-Os are the disease
C-E-Os are the disease

F*ck let's figure it out

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Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian (Armenian: Սերժ Թանգեան [ˈsɛɾʒ tʰɑnˈkʰjɑn]; born August 21, 1967) is an Armenian-American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist, and occasional live rhythm guitarist of the rock band System of a Down. During his musical career, Tankian has released five albums with System of a Down, one with Arto Tunçboyacıyan (Serart), as well as three solo albums Elect the Dead, Imperfect Harmonies and Harakiri. A live orchestral version of Elect the Dead incorporating the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra named Elect the Dead Symphony was released. In 2002, Tankian and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello co-founded a n… more »

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Written by: Serj Tankian

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7 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Figure It Out" is a song by Serj Tankian, the lead vocalist of the metal band System of a Down. It was released as a single in May 2012. The song is part of his third solo album, “Harakiri.”
Style and Theme Classification
The song employs a mix of punk rock, alternative metal, and hard rock stylistic elements. Lyrically, it portrays a strong critique against materialism and economic disparity in society.
Collaboration
The guitar part of "Figure It Out" was played by Tom Morello, the guitarist of the bands Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, revealing the mutual respect and collaboration between two well-known artists in the industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Figure It Out" matches the anti-materialistic theme of the song. It features Serj in various pop-art like scenes, symbolically highlighting social issues like greed, injustice, and consumer economics.
Billboard Chart Success
The song reached #28 on the Billboard US Rock Songs Chart and #11 on the Billboard US Hard Rock Songs Chart after its release.
Polical Commentary
Like most of Serj Tankian's music, "Figure It Out" is seen as a political commentary with lyrics about Wall Street, corporate greed, and political corruption.
Unique Instrumentation
The song involves a distinct brass section, contributing to a richer harmonic texture and showcasing Serj Tankian’s comprehensive musical style.

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