Vicinity of Obscenity
♫ System Of A Down Lyrics
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Liar!
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Banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Is there a perfect way of holding you baby?
Vicinity of obscenity in your eyes
Is there a perfect way of holding you baby?
Vicinity of obscenity in your eyes
Terracotta pie
Hey
Terracotta pie
Hey
Terracotta pie
Hey
Terracotta pie
Hey
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Do we all
Learn defeat
From the whores
With bad feet?
Beat the meat (Beat the meat)
Treat the feet
To the sweet
Milky seat
Banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Is there a perfect way of holding you baby?
Vicinity of obscenity in your eyes
Terracotta pie
Hey
Terracotta pie
Hey
Terracotta pie
Hey
Terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Do we all
Learn defeat
From the whores
With bad feet?
Beat the meat
Treat the feet
To the sweet
Milky seat
Liar!
Liar!
Liar!
Liar!
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Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
Banana banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie
The song "Vicinity of Obscenity" by System Of A Down is a bizarre song that is filled with confusing and absurd phrases that are not easy to understand. The song starts with the repeated phrase, "Liar! Liar!" which could mean that the person is lying to themselves or denying something important. Then, the song jumps into the main chorus that is repeated throughout the song, "Banana banana banana terracotta banana terracotta terracotta pie." The meaning of this phrase is uncertain, but it could be a meaningless set of words that are used to express frustration or confusion.
The song also talks about the perfect way of holding someone and the vicinity of obscenity in their eyes. This phrase could mean that there is something scandalous or forbidden within the person's gaze. Then, the song moves back to the chorus and repeats the strange set of words. The song also has a section that talks about learning defeat from "whores with bad feet" and "beating the meat" and "treating the feet to the sweet milky seat." These phrases are again strange and could mean different things to different people.
Overall, the song is a strange mix of absurdity and frustration that is hard to decipher. The song uses strange phrases and imagery to create an atmosphere of confusion and chaos. It is a song that is open to interpretation and could mean different things to different people.
Line by Line Meaning
Liar!
Calling out to someone who is lying or being dishonest.
Liar!
Repeating the same call-out to emphasize the point.
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Random nonsensical lyrics with no specific meaning.
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Continuing the nonsensical lyrics that have no particular message.
Is there a perfect way of holding you baby?
Asking if there is a perfect way to hold someone and be with them.
Vicinity of obscenity in your eyes
Suggesting that there may be something obscene or sexual in the way the other person is looking at the singer.
Terracotta terracotta terracotta pie
Still continuing the nonsensical lyrics with no specific meaning.
Is there a perfect way of holding you baby?
Repeating the same question as before, hoping for an answer.
Vicinity of obscenity in your eyes
Repeating the previous line, suggesting that there is indeed something sexual or obscene in the other person's gaze.
Terracotta pie
Concluding the nonsensical lyrics with no meaningful message.
Hey
Exclaiming vocally to get attention or make a point.
Terracotta pie
Repeating the same nonsense phrase once again.
Hey
Another exclamation to make a point or emphasize something.
Terracotta pie
Again repeating the same phrase with no meaning behind it.
Hey
One more vocal exclamation to end the repeated phrase.
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Returning to the pointless and nonsensical lyrics once again.
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Continuing with the meaningless repetition.
Do we all
Asking a rhetorical question.
Learn defeat
Suggesting that people may be conditioned to accept failure or defeat in life.
From the whores
Pointing fingers at a particular group of people, prostitutes in this case.
With bad feet?
Questioning the supposed physical attributes or quality of life of the people being blamed.
Beat the meat
Using slang to suggest masturbation or sexual activity.
Treat the feet
Using rhyming phrasing to suggest metaphorically taking care of oneself or indulging in pleasure.
To the sweet
Further emphasizing the pleasure or positive feelings connected to taking care of oneself or indulging in physical pleasure.
Milky seat
Using a nonsensical phrase to describe the result of indulging in pleasure or taking care of oneself.
Liar!
Repeating the same accusation of someone being dishonest or untruthful.
Liar!
Reiterating the point once again with emphasis.
Liar!
Continuing to call out someone for their apparent lie.
Liar!
Repeating the accusation of lying with even more intensity this time around.
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Finishing with the same repetitive, nonsensical lyrics.
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Closing out the song with the meaningless phrase one final time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN, SERJ TANKIAN
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