Toxicity

“Toxicity” is one of System of a Down’s biggest hits, the song reached No. 70 on Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Mainstream Rock chart. During a performance at the 2005 Download Festival, Daron Malakian said that the song was about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a psychological condition that interferes with an individual’s executive functions. The video for the song was directed by the band’s bassist Shavo Odadjian, just like “Aerials” video.

Writing

Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian, Shavo Odadjian

Production

Daron Malakian, Rick Rubin, Serj Tankian

Sampled by

perdendo a virgindade iv — YUNG LIXO · 2001 — The Hood Internet · This Blanket Won’t Save You — Sinister Council

Interpolated in

The Ordertaker — Parokya Ni Edgar

Covered by

Toxicity (Hurdy Gurdy Cover) — Michalina Malisz · Toxicity — KOSM · Toxicity — SASAMI

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