Sugar Lyrics

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About

Genius Annotation

Like many System of a Down songs, “Sugar” doesn’t have a specific meaning. The term “sugar” is a well-known euphemism for cocaine, which has even worse addictive effects than sugar itself, leading the song to be about the consequences of drug abuse.

Also, Serj Tankian could be comparing the drug obsession with America’s obsession with sugar. In the music video, a pie flashes on the screen w the words “Aspartame Kills,” a cancerous sweetener.

Some people also claim that the song talks about abuse, violence, media, or the government.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did System Of A Down say about "Sugar"?
Genius Answer

We never expected “Sugar” or “Spiders” to be embraced by MTV or to be on the radio. We never expected anything to be on the radio. We thought we would be a very underground band. But for some reason, the mainstream has kind of accepted it. I think it’s pushing the boundaries of the mainstream, which is good. It allows music that may not necessarily have been heard by a lot of people to be heard. And that will push on for the next generation, too.

John Dolmayan, Shoutweb

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