"" is the third track on System of a Down’s fourth studio album, Mezmerize , released on May 17, 2005. Known for its jarring, satirical lyrics and aggressive tempo, the song serves as a critique of ego-driven power dynamics. Core Track Details Album: Mezmerize (2005).
The album debuted in May 2005, though the song was performed live as early as January 2005 at the Big Day Out festival. system_of_a_down_cigaro_official_audio
The refrain "We're the cruel regulators smoking cigaro" satirizes elite figures who enforce rules they themselves ignore while "smoking cigars" in positions of comfort. "" is the third track on System of