Shimmy
System of a Down · Toxicity [2001]
Education, subjugation, now you're out, Go,
Education, fornication, in you are, Go,
Don't be late for school again boy
I think me, I want life,
I think me, I want a house and a wife,
I want to shimmy- shimmy- shimmy through the break of dawn, yeah.
Education, fornication, in you are, Go,
Education, subjugation, now you're out, Go,
Education, fornication, in you are, Go,
Don't be late for school again girl
I think me, I want life,
I think me, I want a house and a wife,
I want to shimmy- shimmy- shimmy through the break of dawn, yeah.
I think me, I want life,
I think me, I want a house and a wife,
I want to shimmy- shimmy- shimmy through the break of dawn, yeah.
Indoctrination, of a nation,
Indoctrination of a nation,
Subjugation of damnation,
Subjugation of damna?
Don't be late for school again boy,
Don't be late for school again girl,
Don't be late for school again boy,
Don't be late for school again girl.
Shimmy
System of a Down's 'Shimmy' serves as a high-energy track from their 2001 debut album, Toxicity. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of heavy metal riffs, melodic pop sensibilities, and theatrical vocal delivery. Released during the early 2000s, the recording captures the group's evolution from their earlier alternative rock roots into a more polished, arena-ready sound. Featuring complex time signatures and dynamic shifts, the track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing Serj Tankian's distinctive vocal range and the band's ability to fuse aggression with catchy hooks. It stands as a defining moment in their catalog, reflecting the post-grunge and nu-metal influences prevalent in the era while establishing their unique identity in the global rock scene.