So In Love With Yourself
Anna Vissi Lyrics
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Is what really turns you on
And you're loving every minute
Thinking everyone has gone
You just roll your eyes
And you fantasize
Think you're number one
[Chorus]
So in love with yourself
How could you love somebody else?
So in love with yourself
How could you love somebody else?
Always out at every party
So the pain don't show
Talking too much laughing too loud
So that everybody knowns
But the joke's on you
And you're such a fool
That's the way it goes
[Chorus]
The song 'So In Love With Yourself' by Anna Vissi is an upbeat, pop song that highlights the dangers and pitfalls of being too self-centered and narcissistic. The opening lyrics, "Checking your reflection is what really turns you on," immediately set the tone for the song and reveal the obsession with self-image and appearance that the subject of the song possesses. The next line, "And you're loving every minute, thinking everyone has gone," suggests that the person is so engrossed in their own image that they are oblivious to the people around them.
The chorus is a direct call-out to the person's self-absorbed nature, "So in love with yourself, how could you love somebody else?" The lyrics suggest that when someone is so preoccupied with themselves, it leaves little room for genuine love and compassion towards others. The following verse continues the theme, describing the person's constant need for attention and validation, "Always out at every party so the pain don't show, talking too much laughing too loud, so that everybody knows."
The song repeatedly highlights the irony and foolishness of a person who is so in love with themselves. The line, "But the joke's on you, and you're such a fool, that's the way it goes," suggests that the person is unaware of the negative impact their behavior is having on their relationships and their own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Checking your reflection
You constantly check yourself out in the mirror
Is what really turns you on
You find it exciting to look at yourself in the mirror
And you're loving every minute
You enjoy spending time looking at your reflection
Thinking everyone has gone
You believe that other people are not paying attention to you
You just roll your eyes
You dismiss others and show disdain through gestures
And you fantasize
You imagine yourself as better than others
Think you're number one
You consider yourself as superior to others
So in love with yourself
You love yourself too much
How could you love somebody else?
You can't love another person when you're obsessed with yourself
Always out at every party
You always attend parties to distract yourself from your problems
So the pain don't show
You try to hide your emotional pain by partying and socializing
Talking too much laughing too loud
You try to draw attention to yourself by being overly expressive
So that everybody knowns
You want everyone to know that you're there and you're important
But the joke's on you
You're not fooling anyone and people can see through your façade
And you're such a fool
You're foolish for thinking that you can fool others
That's the way it goes
That's the reality of the situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, STEVE TORCH
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