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Song score

Rhythm	9.3
Melody	9.2
Instruments	9.4
Lyrics	9.2
Vocal	9.0
This song has been reviewed 216 times. Overall score for this song, 9.2.

Song video: video submitted by Michael Fankhauser on 24-04-2007

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System of a Down - B.Y.O.B. Lyrics

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Song details
Title	B.Y.O.B.
Artist	System of a Down
Album	Mezmerize (2005) , Track 2
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Rank	1,080 (+93) history
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Song lyrics

Send "B.Y.O.B." ringtones to your cell

Why do they always send the poor?
Barbarisms by Barbara
With pointed heels
Victorious victories kneel
For brand new spanking deals
Marching forward hypocritic and hypnotic computers
You depend on our protection
Yet you feed us lies from the tablecloth
(lalalalalalalalalala, ooooh)
Everybody is going to the party
Have a real good time
Dancing in the desert
Blowing up the sunshine

Kneeling roses disappearing into Moses' dry mouth
Breaking into Fort Knox stealing our intentions
Hangars sitting dripped in oil
Crying freedom
Handed to obsoletion
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth

Everybody is going to the party
Have a real good time
Dancing in the desert
Blowing up the sunshine
Everybody is 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
Blast off, it's party time
And where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?

Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?

Kneeling roses disappearing into Moses' dry mouth
Breaking into Fort Knox stealing our intentions
Hangars sitting dripped in oil
Crying freedom
Handed to obsoletion
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth

Everybody is going to the party
Have a real good time
Dancing in the desert
Blowing up the sunshine
Everybody is going to the party
Have a real good time
Dancing in the desert
Blowing up the sun

Where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?

Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why do they always send the poor?
They always send the poor
They always send the poor

Send "B.Y.O.B." ringtones to your cell

lyrics submitted by resistor on 26-03-2005

lyrics corrected by kornucopia85 on 21-02-2009

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26-03-2005 19:21 mamasboy
1,369 posts	man..I haven't heard this yet....I'm dying here!!
27-03-2005 20:31 resistor
4 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal You can listen to it here: [url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/az/system_of_a_down/artist.jhtml?_lpvid=43733]link[/url]
28-03-2005 04:51 punk_girl16
139 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal AWESOME SONG! This song fuckin rocks! starts partying
28-03-2005 05:01 mamasboy
1,369 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal now I've heard it, and it does not dissappoint...awesomeness!!!!
29-03-2005 03:20 SoulfulZen
61 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal This song is awesome! Only problem: I can't sing it without gasping for air afterWhy don't presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor?Why don't presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor?Why do they always send the poor?Why do they always send the poor?Why do they always send the poor? Ya know? Other than that, it's typical SOAD: Great political quality and entertainment value. Can't wait for the new CDs.
31-03-2005 15:02 MBianka
32 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal YEAH!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!
02-04-2005 23:16 Clayman89
14 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Best song ever!
04-04-2005 17:45 lulu_is_shit
19 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal If u really fot it was da best song eva u wood give it all 5's But it is a pretty good song even tho it can never be as good as chop suey or toxicity
05-04-2005 17:32 SOIL
7 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Woho! Great song! I can't wait for the whole album.. Long live SOAD!
05-04-2005 19:47 lost_boy432
25 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Kick ASS song! Can't wait for the rest of the album! :thumb:
06-04-2005 18:32 Darkkanex
35 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal can someone plz tell me how to get it. the link doesent work!!! IM GOING CRAZY HAVE TO LISTEN TO IT!!!
08-04-2005 16:52 jackoffanjie
101 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal i love the political reasoning they have, u kno?? i love that, it makes me feel intelligent lol but they cud improve the tune - loadsa fuckin energy man! WOO i love the beat the drummin's bloody fast! why - do - they always send the poor! why - do - they always send the poor! WOOOOOOOOOOOO
09-04-2005 19:23 quebec_punk
37 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Wow the first time i heard this song i was like mygod its strange there is too much different style in one song but now..... i can't get enough it i love it.. SOAD, it's different and soooo great !!!
10-04-2005 11:54 SOIL
7 posts	You can listen on it att www.systemofadown.com/mediaplayer/byob Hope you'll enjoy it!
10-04-2005 12:16 RockinJimmi
1 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal man i had no idea the lyrics were so deep untill i read them. this song rocks! anyone know when i can get hold of the album in the uk? i need more SOAD! i love em so much!
11-04-2005 15:09 System_for_life
12 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal This song frekin' rocks! Can't wait till 17th May when Mezmerize comes : System-for-life!
14-04-2005 23:44 mr_brightside
77 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal SOAD IS DA BEST!!!! \m/>.<\m/ I'm so energetic now thanks to that song I wanna go the gym for like 4 hours and play that song I'll lose like 100 pounds (which is a bit dangerous but it's SOAD's fault). But the lyrics are very good too. Does anyone know what B Y O B stands for?? Surely someone does.
15-04-2005 00:55 theukelite
9 posts	I really like soad, they are energetic, entertaining and very creative!!!!
15-04-2005 16:25 SilverStar001
776 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal this song is soooo awesome it is my favorite song now!! oh yeah Party on
17-04-2005 03:20 dont_fake_this
18 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal system of a down kicks ass and u dont think so u can answer to me. and u dont wanna do that. so dont say shit about good songs. HAIL SOAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! _:_ _:_
17-04-2005 09:54 kelij
1 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal This song is incredible, i'm obsessed with it. Can anybody tell me what BYOB means (i'm spanish)? Thanks a lot
18-04-2005 06:21 korsuas
1 posts	BYOB means BRING YOUR OWN BOMBS!!!! rgds, Adrian Korsuas
18-04-2005 16:50 Furik
38 posts	I cannot, repeat cannot wait for to see what they are gonna pull off for the music video.
19-04-2005 04:26 rock67angel
1,418 posts	My friend cant stop gushing about how much he loves this song.. apparently he isnt the only one.. I havnt even heard it yet.
21-04-2005 19:47 Soadfan149
1 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal lol man i cant wait for thw viedo this song is pure ownage lol the viedo will be quite interesting Soad Ownz