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Dan Luther
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vanity
Chasing Angels Lyrics
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You'd be vain too babe
I get bad grades
It's not my fault
I do try
But it takes my sanity working for you
You're up too high
Bet your dick I need my vanity
Bullshit
If you lost like me
You'd be vain too babe
I don't fuckin care if you wanna
Keep me sedated because
I can't do this anymore
You wanna see a mop on this floor?
I do try
It takes my sanity working for you
You're up too high
Bet your dick I need my vanity
I'm too fuckin pretty for this bullshit
Don't tell my girl
It's not a salon
If this is our world
Where the fuck did we go wrong
Cuz I
Do try
But it takes my sanity working for you
You're up too high
Bet your dick I need my vanity
I'm too fuckin pretty for this
Bullshit
The lyrics to Chasing Angels's song "Vanity" express the frustration and resentment of the singer towards someone who puts them down and makes them feel inferior. The song starts with the line "If you knew what I knew, you'd be vain too babe." This suggests that the singer believes that if the other person was aware of their struggles and experiences, they would also develop a sense of entitlement and self-importance.
The lines "I get bad grades, it's not my fault, I do try" indicate that the singer is facing difficulties academically but feels unjustly blamed for it. They acknowledge their efforts but feel that the pressure and expectations placed on them by the other person have taken a toll on their sanity. The phrase "You're up too high, bet your dick I need my vanity" implies that the other person holds a position of power or superiority, and the singer uses their vanity as a means of asserting themselves and seeking validation.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer considers themselves too attractive and valuable to tolerate the "bullshit" they are subjected to. They express a feeling of being lost and not caring about the consequences anymore, even daring the other person to see them at their lowest point ("You wanna see a mop on this floor?").
The verse "Don't tell my girl, it's not a salon" suggests that the singer has a significant other who they don't want to burden with their struggles. The line "If this is our world, where the fuck did we go wrong" reflects their disappointment and confusion about how their relationship or situation has ended up this way. Ultimately, the song portrays the singer's need for validation and a reclaiming of their self-worth in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
If you knew what I knew
If you had the same knowledge and understanding as me
You'd be vain too babe
You would also prioritize your own appearance and self-importance
I get bad grades
I consistently receive low marks in academics
It's not my fault
I am not to blame for this situation
I do try
I put effort into improving my grades
But it takes my sanity working for you
However, the stress and pressure of working for you negatively affects my mental well-being
You're up too high
You hold a position of power and authority
Bet your dick I need my vanity
I am confident that my self-centeredness and desire for attention are necessary
I'm too fuckin pretty for this
I believe that my physical attractiveness exempts me from dealing with these burdens
Bullshit
This situation is nonsense or unfair
If you lost like me
If you were in a similar position of defeat or failure like me
You'd be vain too babe
You would also prioritize your own appearance and self-importance
I don't fuckin care if you wanna
I don't care at all if you desire
Keep me sedated because
To keep me subdued or controlled because
I can't do this anymore
I am unable to tolerate or continue in this situation any longer
You wanna see a mop on this floor?
Are you interested in witnessing the mess or chaos I'll create?
Don't tell my girl
Do not inform my romantic partner
It's not a salon
This is not a beauty salon or a place solely for personal grooming
If this is our world
If this is the state or condition of our society
Where the fuck did we go wrong
At what point did we make a severe mistake or misstep?
Cuz I
Because I
Do try
Make an effort
But it takes my sanity working for you
However, the stress and pressure of working for you negatively affects my mental well-being
You're up too high
You hold a position of power and authority
Bet your dick I need my vanity
I am confident that my self-centeredness and desire for attention are necessary
I'm too fuckin pretty for this bullshit
I believe that my physical attractiveness exempts me from dealing with this nonsense or unfairness
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Written by: ISABEL MARX, MIA WALTON
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