Soldier Side
System of a Down · Hypnotize [2005]
Wondering when Savior comes
Is he gonna be saved
Maybe you're a sinner into your alternate life
Maybe you're a joker, maybe you deserve to die
They were crying when their sons left
God is wearing black
He's gone so far to find no hope
He's never coming back
They were crying when their sons left
All young men must go
He's come so far to find the truth
He's never going home
Young men standing on the top of their own graves
Wondering when Jesus comes
Are they gonna be saved
Cruelty to the winner, Bishop tells the King his lies
Maybe you're a mourner, maybe you deserve to die
They were crying when their sons left
God is wearing black
He's gone so far to find no hope
He's never coming back
They were crying when their sons left
All young men must go
He's come so far to find no truth
He's never going home
Welcome to the Soldier Side
Where there's no one here but me
People all grow up to die
There is no one here but me
Welcome to the Soldier Side
Where there's no one here but me
People on the soldier's side
There is no one here but me
Soldier Side
System of a Down's "Soldier Side" stands as a defining track from their 2005 album *Hypnotize*, blending melodic sensibilities with the band's signature aggressive metalcore sound. The song exemplifies the group's ability to fuse heavy riffs with soaring vocals, creating a dynamic listening experience that resonates within the nu-metal genre. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution for the band, the recording showcases Serj Tankian's vocal range and the band's intricate songwriting structure. As part of their broader discography, "Soldier Side" reflects the thematic intensity and musical complexity that characterized System of a Down's work in the mid-2000s, cementing their legacy in the alternative rock landscape.