Spiders (System of a Down song) 1999885 224829382 2008-07-10T16:33:50Z Twsx 1964288 fixing genre capitalization mistakes per [[Wikipedia:MUSTARD#Capitalization|WP:MUSTARD]] -> [[Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style_(capital_letters)#Musical_genres|MOS:CAPS]] + cleanup. {{Refimprove|date=May 2007}} {{Infobox Single | Name = Spiders | Cover = Soadspiders.jpg | Artist = [[System of a Down]] | from Album = [[System of a Down (album)|System of a Down]] | B-side = | Released = [[1999]] | Format = [[Compact disc|CD]], Airplay | Recorded = November 1997 - March 1998<br/>Sound City<br/><small>Van Nuys, CA</small><br/>Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research<br/><small>Hollywood, CA</small>| | Genre = [[Alternative metal]] | Length = 3:35 | Label = [[American Recordings|American]] | Writer = [[Serj Tankian]], [[Daron Malakian]] | Producer = [[Rick Rubin]], [[System of a Down]] | Certification = | Chart position = | Last single = "[[Sugar (System of a Down song)|Sugar]]"<br/>([[1998 in music|1998]]) | This single = "Spiders"<br/>([[1999 in music|1999]]) | Next single = "[[Chop Suey!]]"<br/>([[2000 in music|2001]]) }} "'''Spiders'''" is a [[song]] by [[System of a Down]] from their first album, also named ''[[System of a Down (album)|System of a Down]]''. The song was featured on the ''[[Scream 3]]'' [[soundtrack]]. ==Music== "Spiders", like many of [[System of a Down]]'s songs, is written in the key of C minor. The song relies heavily on the Cm, Bb, and Eb chords, as well as Fm, Gm, Ab, B, and Db. "Spiders" uses 4/4 time at a slow tempo, and employs drum-rolls and [[syncopation]] in the verses. The music can be described as haunting, ominous, and sad, with its dark melody and echoing vocal overdubs. [[Serj Tankian]]'s vocals, while low and melodic in the verses, become more energetic and dissonant in the refrains. The song's minor-key intro serves as a musical motif for the rest of the song; it repeats throughout the song in its normal and raised third forms. After the second refrain, [[Daron Malakian]] delivers a solo bridge that creates harmonic tension with its B and Db (non-key) chords. The song ends with a soft vocal version of the intro motif. ==Interpretation== It is possible that a spider in this song is a symbol for computer chips (the [[V-chip]]). The chip on the cover of the single looks vaguely similar to a spider (small, black, many legs). ''The spiders all in tune'' - the chips operating properly. According to the liner notes on the album (associated with this song), Spiders is best interpreted as a song denouncing government regulation at the personal level (through subliminal advertising, the v-chip, and other government controls). It could be expressing fears that the government is using modern technology to watch the activities of its citizens. The following is quoted from the liner notes: "Your dreams are no longer sacred, as they are subject to a process known as remote viewing." Also, the V- Chip is also mentioned in the lyrics ("Your lives are open wide/The V-chip gives them sight/Of all the life running through her hair"). There are also faint voices that can be heard in the background in the beginning repeating what Serj says. ==Music Video== A music video was shot in 1999 and was directed by Charlie Deaux. ==Track listing== {{tracklist|collapsed= |lyrics_credits=yes |music_credits=yes |title1=Spiders |lyrics1=Tankian |music1=Malakian |length1=3:35 }} ==External links== * [http://www.songfacts.com/detail.lasso?id=3299 Songfacts and interpretations for ''Spiders''] from songfacts.com * [http://www.systemofadown.com/words-soad.html#7 Song lyrics] {{System of a Down}} [[Category:System of a Down songs]] [[Category:1999 singles]] [[Category:1998 songs]] [[da:Spiders]] [[gl:Spiders (canción)]] [[it:Spiders]]