"Vicinity of Obscenity" is a song and a promotional single by Armenian-American heavy metal band System of a Down, released in May 2006 to promote the release of the digital version of "Lonely Day", released in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2006. It is the ninth track on the album Hypnotize. Lead singer Serj Tankian has stated that "Vicinity of Obscenity" was inspired by dadaism. Track listing Reception CMJ New Music Monthly stated that the song "erupts with multiple personalities, bridging Zappa-like nonsense ('terracotta pie-hey!') and Prince-like soul about every three seconds". References System of a Down songs 2005 songs 2006 singles American Recordings (record label) singles Columbia Records singles Songs written by Serj Tankian Avant-garde metal songs Novelty songs