Harakiri Lyrics
Serj Tankian
Lyrics
We're the day birds
Deciding to fly against the sky
Within our dreams, we all wake up
To kiss the ones who are born to die
We're the graying herds
Hurting each other with our lies
Within our dreams, we all wake up
To kiss the ones who are born, born to die
Born to die
The drum fish
They beached themselves in Harakiri
The blackbirds
They fell in thousands from the sky
The red wings
Streaming down from the higher seas
Deflected by the ground
They crowned the sun
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
When their time was done
(Their time was done)
They were drowned by the only one
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
Washed by the sun
Our statues, the soaring edifice of our times
Detracted from the ways of the wise
The future will view all history as a crime
So father, tell us when is the time to rise
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
When their time was done
(Their time was done)
They were drowned by the only one
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
We're the day birds
Deciding to fly against the sky
Within our dreams, we all wake up
To kiss the ones who are born to die
We're the graying herds
Hurting each other with our lies
Within our dreams, we all wake up
To kiss the ones who are born, born to die
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
When their time was done
(Their time was done)
They were drowned by the only one
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
They crowned the sun
(They crowned the sun)
But I believe that they are free
And we believe that they are free
'Cause I believe that they are me
Washed by the sun
Song & Lyrics Facts
Serj Tankian's 2012 single "Harakiri" is a powerful and emotional track, released as part of his third studio album of the same name. The song was written by Serj Tankian himself and produced by David Kahne.
It features members of System of a Down in addition to other musicians from around the world. Lyrically, the song speaks about facing problems head on and not shying away from them, despite how difficult they may be. The chorus of “Harakiri” is especially memorable, with its intense and passionate delivery. The release date for this single was June 26th, 2012, and it has since become one of Serj Tankian's most popular songs.