Jonathan Davis and Richard Gibbs wrote 5 original songs that would be heard on the soundtrack of "Queen Of The Damned", however, Davis' record label contract prohibited his voice from appearing on the soundtrack.
Jeff Scott Soto was originally set to replace Davis on the soundtrack, but the organizers of the project later decided otherwise.
To make the album more commercially viable, Marilyn Manson, Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), David Draiman (Disturbed), Jay Gordon (Orgy) and Wayne Static (Static-X) were then selected by Tom Whalley and Jonathan Davis to sing Davis' songs.
Jonathan Davis' original recordings can still be heard in the movie though. The songs are performed by the main character's, Lestat, band, Satan's Night Out.
PERSONNEL
Chester Bennington - Vocals
Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums
Jonathan Davis - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Producer, Songwritter
Richard Gibbs - Keyboards, Producer, Songwritter
LIVE
While the song has never been performed live by Chester Bennington, it was performed by Jonathan Davis during his Alone I Play tour.
VERSIONS
Title: System
Time: 5:03
Recorded: 2002
Released: February 19, 2002
Album: Queen Of The Damned - Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
Comments: -
Title: System
Time: 4:44
Recorded: 2001
Released: -
Album: -
Comments: Jonathan Davis' original studio version.
Title: System
Time: 4:52
Recorded: November 7, 2007 at Woodshed Recorder, Malibu, California
Released: November 10, 2007
Album: Alone I Play
Comments: Jonathan Davis' live version.
Title: System
Time: 4:54
Recorded: June 16, 2008 at the Union Chapel, London, England
Released: August 16, 2011
Album: Live at the Union Chapel
Comments: Jonathan Davis' live version.
LYRICS
System...
System...
System...
You fell away
What more can I say?
The feelings evolved
I won't let it out
I can't replace
Your screaming face
Feeling the sickness inside
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
So many words
Can't describe my fate
This feeling's evolved
So soon to break out
I can't relate
To a happy state
Feeling the blood run inside
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
Why is everything so fucking hard for me?
Keep me down to what you think I should be
Must you tempt me and provoke the ministry
Keep on trying I’m not done so easily
I will not die
Why is everything so fucking hard for me?
I will not die
Why is everything so fucking hard for me?
I will not die
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
VIDEOS
System (Music Video)
Chester Bennington Queen of the Damned Interview
Title: System
Time: 4:54
Recorded: June 16, 2008 at the Union Chapel, London, England
Released: August 16, 2011
Album: Live at the Union Chapel
Comments: Jonathan Davis' live version.
LYRICS
System...
System...
System...
You fell away
What more can I say?
The feelings evolved
I won't let it out
I can't replace
Your screaming face
Feeling the sickness inside
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
So many words
Can't describe my fate
This feeling's evolved
So soon to break out
I can't relate
To a happy state
Feeling the blood run inside
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
Why is everything so fucking hard for me?
Keep me down to what you think I should be
Must you tempt me and provoke the ministry
Keep on trying I’m not done so easily
I will not die
Why is everything so fucking hard for me?
I will not die
Why is everything so fucking hard for me?
I will not die
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
Why won't you die?
Your blood is mine
We'll be fine
Then your body will be mine
VIDEOS
System (Music Video)
Chester Bennington Queen of the Damned Interview
