Lyric discussion by P.L.U.C.K. 

Cover art for Ego Brain lyrics by System of a Down

In my opinion, the song tells the bitter story of a man who dies in shame due to the egotistical state of his mind.

At the very beginning of the song, Serj says that life is merely a dream and that our material presence is insignificant. What is significant is one's mind. When one's mind is tainted by egotism (ego brain) then one's death shall be in shame.

The character has fought for land, and as he dies, a woman attempts to purify his egotism by professing that love pevails over all. Will he accept this and be pure, or remain egotistical and die in shame?

@P.L.U.C.K. wow thank u