Metro

"The Metro" was System of a Down's first cover, performed in 1995 on their Untitled 1995 Demo Tape. This version of the song was slowed to a crawl and had a dark moody sense of playing. Re-recorded by the band for their Demo Tape 4 in 1997, it became less moody and truer to the Berlin original, as the tempo was increased. A third version was sped up greatly and Daron Malakian lent his vocals in parts, appearing on System of a Down's "Lonely Day" maxi single as "Metro". That version also appears on the soundtracks for Dracula 2000 and Not Another Teen Movie. An unofficial video was available on the band's website. Malakian has said on many occasions that his band could have done the song better, but the chances of a new version are low as the band is on "indefinite hiatus".

[Verse 1: Serj Tankian] I'm alone Sitting with my broken glass My four walls Follow me through my past I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain And you were waiting there Swimming through apologies [Chorus 1: Serj Tankian] I remember searching for the perfect words I was hoping you might change your mind I remember a soldier standing next to me Riding on The Metro [Verse 2: Serj Tankian] I was smiling As you took my hand Saw the moon We spoke in France You were passed the shallow words Years have passed and still the hurt You were passed the shallow words Years have passed and still the hurt I can see you now Smiling as I pulled away Sorry [Chorus 2: Serj Tankian] I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand 'I love you always' filled my eyes I remember the night we walked along the Seine Riding on The Metro [Chorus 3: Serj Tankian] I remember a feeling coming over me Then the soldier turned and walked away Fuck you for loving me Riding on The Metro