vampire
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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How's the castle built off people you pretend to care about?
Just what you wanted
Look at you, cool guy, you got it
I see the parties and the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes
Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise
I loved you truly
You gotta laugh at the stupidity
'Cause I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naïve
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
And every girl I ever talked to told me you were bad, bad news
You called them crazy, God, I hate the way I called them crazy too
You're so convincing
How do you lie without flinching?
(How do you lie? How do you lie? How do you lie?)
Oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, fucked up little thrill
Can't figure out just how you do it and God knows I never will
Went for me and not her
'Cause girls your age know better
I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naïve
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
You said it was true love, but wouldn't that be hard?
You can't love anyone, 'cause that would mean you had a heart
I tried to help you out, now I know that I can't
'Cause how you think's the kind of thing I'll never understand
I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naïve
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
In "Vampire," Olivia Rodrigo dives into the complexities of a toxic and manipulative relationship. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer's ex-partner, referred to as a "vampire," has built a facade of popularity and success by surrounding themselves with people they pretend to care about. The singer acknowledges the allure and charm of this person, yet also recognizes the harm caused by their actions.
The song explores the singer's realization of being deceived and used for the vampire's personal gain. They reflect on the months of emotional torment, symbolically described as "torture," which were presented as a forbidden paradise. Despite the mistakes the singer admits to making, they emphasize that the vampire's actions are far more destructive. The vampire's manipulative nature is compared to that of a bloodsucking creature, draining the singer emotionally and metaphorically leaving them empty and broken.
The lyrics also touch upon societal perceptions and dynamics. The vampire is described as someone who deceives not only the singer but also those around them. The singer acknowledges how their ex-partner managed to persuade others, convincing them with their eloquent lies. The mention of other girls who warned the singer about the vampire's true nature highlights the cyclical pattern of manipulation and deception.
Overall, "Vampire" captures the aftermath of a toxic relationship, exposing the manipulative behavior of the vampire and the emotional toll it takes on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate to give the satisfaction asking how you're doing now
I don't want to give you the pleasure of knowing that I care about how you're doing.
How's the castle built off people you pretend to care about?
Tell me, how does it feel to surround yourself with people you don't actually care about, using them for your own selfish gain?
Just what you wanted
Congratulations, this is exactly what you desired.
Look at you, cool guy, you got it
Look at you, acting all cool and successful, achieving what you wanted.
I see the parties and the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes
Even when I close my eyes, I can still see the glamorous parties and luxurious lifestyle you enjoy.
Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise
You deceived me by presenting six months of misery as if it were an exciting and forbidden paradise.
I loved you truly
I genuinely loved you with all my heart.
You gotta laugh at the stupidity
Looking back, I can't help but laugh at my own foolishness for falling for your tricks.
'Cause I've made some real big mistakes
I acknowledge that I have made significant mistakes.
But you make the worst one look fine
However, compared to your actions, my worst mistake seems insignificant.
I should've known it was strange
In hindsight, I should have realized that something was off.
You only come out at night
It's clear now that you only reveal your true self under the cover of darkness.
I used to think I was smart
I used to believe that I was intelligent and could see through deception.
But you made me look so naïve
However, you managed to make me appear foolish and gullible.
The way you sold me for parts
You manipulated and exploited me, breaking me down into disposable pieces.
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Metaphorically, you bit into me, causing pain and draining me of my life.
Bloodsucker, famefucker
You are nothing more than a parasite, using fame and success to feed off of others.
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
You are draining me completely, just like a relentless vampire.
And every girl I ever talked to told me you were bad, bad news
Every girl who has crossed paths with you warned me that you were a dangerous and toxic person.
You called them crazy, God, I hate the way I called them crazy too
You dismissed their concerns as mere insanity, and now I regret not believing them.
You're so convincing
I have to admit, you are extremely skilled at persuading and manipulating others.
How do you lie without flinching?
I'm perplexed by your ability to tell lies with such ease and without any signs of hesitation or guilt.
Oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, fucked up little thrill
It was both captivating and immobilizing, but in a twisted and destructive way.
Can't figure out just how you do it and God knows I never will
I can't comprehend the way you operate, and I know I never will fully understand.
Went for me and not her
You chose me over someone else, but now I realize it was not because I was better, but because girls your age are more aware of your true nature.
'Cause girls your age know better
Girls of your age have learned from experience and are more cautious when it comes to people like you.
You said it was true love, but wouldn't that be hard?
You claimed that our relationship was based on true love, but can someone like you even understand what that really means?
You can't love anyone, 'cause that would mean you had a heart
It's impossible for you to truly love someone, as it would require having a heart, which you clearly lack.
I tried to help you out, now I know that I can't
I made an effort to assist you, but now I realize that it's impossible to change who you are.
'Cause how you think's the kind of thing I'll never understand
The way you think and operate is beyond my comprehension, and I have accepted that I will never fully grasp it.
Bloodsucker, famefucker
You are nothing more than a parasite, using fame and success to feed off of others.
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
You are draining me completely, just like a relentless vampire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@bxricky1541
I don’t think enough people are talking about how this song transitions from a slow piano ballad to a full on emotional pop rock song
@giringkribo
yes very Billie Eilish
@josefinailigan2562
billie eilish blueprint
@zTeaTheCoffee
@@josefinailigan2562 aside from the theme, which is somewhat similar to 'your power', this doesn't really sound at all time a billie eilish song. I guess the transition is a bit like happier than ever, but that song has a completely different sound
instrumentally, this is nothing like billie eilish
@zTeaTheCoffee
enough people are talking about it, because basically ever review and anyone who's ever talked about this song has mentioned that
it is really well done tho, this is one of her best songs yet
@giringkribo
@@zTeaTheCoffee if this is what she can do "best" ...its.... meh
@steezystudio
SHE DOES IT AGAIN!!
@brittanydust
FOR REAL
@kyrabrown4483
Yess❤