anonymous 2007-07-11 22:22:26    

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Ya, soad is half armenian. I believe this song is about how america pushes around little 3rd world countries, like armenia. So its basically soad's view along with their personal experiences on how america treats the smaller weaker countries of the world.

anonymous 2007-08-17 08:11:54    

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This song is about america and it 'pushing' smaller countries around

anonymous 2007-11-15 23:57:02    

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"Beyond the staples center you can see america" and "With it's tired poor avenging disgrace" refers to other countries viewing America as a perfect,utopian society when its realy a war hungry country that bosses around other countries and forces those that protest to submit.

the staples center represents how tourists from other countries come to america, but never realy get to see what america realy is, instead they are drawn to landmarks like the staples center.

tired poor avenging disgrace represents americas youth protesting against the older generation (the crazy old men in the white house) that pushes them around.

cynic 2007-11-21 20:54:21    

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This song is about the riots in 2000, but a deer dance (I do believe) is an indian dance for peace among the tribe, and in this song the tribe is america.

anonymous 2008-01-28 21:56:27    

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I believe this song is about the riots in Los Angeles after four police officers were dismissed of assault when they beat up a guy who got violent with a cop for a traffic violation. I think the guys name was Rodney King who got beat up. yea the riots lasted a few days and got really violent with the public. riot police had to battle with the riot 24/7

anonymous 2008-04-27 11:56:19    

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The word "Deer Dance" is a cultural reference to the Arizona Yaqui tribe of native Americans. The Deer dance and Deer song was meant as a peace offering to opposing tribes and a display of passive aggression. The Deer being a symbol of frailty and yet, survivability in a harsh environment.
It is common knowledge, that Serj and the other guys, are a pretty literate bunch and that Serj has shown great interest in the Native American culture.

This said, I agree to the interpretations that say the song was inspired by the Democrat summit concert incident. The Deer dance being a metaphor for the concert, as a peaceful show of opinions and the riot police as the direct aggressive response to peaceful passive aggression.

Zigley 2008-06-17 08:07:41    

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This song mentions the riot outside the staples center, but it is also about how we are becoming impersonal. Everything's is done as "courtesy with a smile" and we are given "kisses" everywhere. I was at a store once, they had just ripped me off for fifty bucks and the whole time the girl has this plastic Barbie smile on. It's scary!