Old School Hollywood

System of a Down · Mezmerize [2005]

Old school

Hollywood

Baseball

Old school Hollywood, Baseball



Tony Danza cuts in line

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Standing in the sun I'm wasting my time

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood



Old school Hollywood, baseball

Jack Gilardi's ten feet tall

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Me and Frankie Avalon



Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood



Hey man, don't you touch my belt

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Standing in the sun I'm about to melt

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood



Old school Hollywood, baseball

Jack Gilardi's ten feet tall

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Me and Frankie Avalon



Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood



Old school Hollywood, baseball

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Old school Hollywood, baseball



Old school Hollywood, baseball

Jack Gilardi's ten feet tall

Old school Hollywood, baseball

Me and Frankie Avalon



Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Old school Hollywood, washed up Hollywood

Old School Hollywood - System of a Down

From the 2005 album Mezmerize, 'Old School Hollywood' stands as a defining track in System of a Down's evolution from post-grunge to melodic metalcore. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar work, capturing the chaotic energy of their mid-2000s era. Released alongside hits like 'Lonely Day' and 'Sad Statue,' the recording showcases Serj Tankian's dynamic vocal range and the band's ability to fuse heavy instrumentation with anthemic choruses. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a powerful representation of the genre's intensity during this period, cementing the group's legacy in modern rock history.