vanity
The Girl Next Door Lyrics

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Oh, it's raining, it's pouring the old man is snoring
I'm inspired by the rain
It's raining, it's pouring the mirror man is snoring
I'm inspired by the rain again and again

I'm funny
Can't you see my knees are all diseased
So, I cover them

How I wish that I could look a lot like her
Can't you see that I can barely breath in this bubble of
Dreams that I could look a lot like her

Oh, it's raining its pouring the lucky grave is snoring
I'm inspired by the rain
It's raining, its pouring the millionaire is snoring
I'm inspired by the rain again and again

I'm ugly
Can't you see my hands are all diseased
So, I cover them
How I wish that I could be as rich as her
Can't you see I'm losing sleep over sobriety
Oh, how I wish that I could throw up my vanity

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Tell me, is this fair at all?!

Can't you see, I'm ugly
My knees are all diseased so, I cover them
How I wish that I could look a lot like you
Can't you see I'm losing sleep over sobriety
How I wish I could throw up my vanity

How I wish I could throw up my vanity
How I wish I could throw up my vanity

Overall Meaning

The Girl Next Door’s song “Vanity” is a critique of society’s obsession with appearance and wealth. The lyrics talk about the rain and how it inspires the singer, before veering into a personal confession about their own insecurities. The first verse mentions the old man snoring, then says “I’m inspired by the rain”. The second line of the verse is changed to “the mirror man is snoring” which implies that the singer is so focused on themselves that they’re not even aware of the people around them, much like the old man who’s sleeping. The line “I’m inspired by the rain again and again” suggests that the singer is trying over and over to find inspiration in something and that it’s only the rain they turn to.

The chorus talks about the singer’s physical insecurities, saying “Can’t you see my knees are all diseased” and “Can’t you see my hands are all diseased”. The implication is that the singer feels ugly and unlovable because of their physical flaws. The line “How I wish that I could look a lot like her” shows that the singer is envious of someone who they believe is beautiful. In the second chorus, the singer changes the line to “How I wish that I could look a lot like you”, suggesting that they’re looking at someone specific – perhaps the listener – and hoping that they could be as physically attractive.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it's raining, it's pouring the old man is snoring
The sound of the rain inspires me and keeps me awake, while the old man sleeping reminds me of my inability to sleep.

I'm inspired by the rain
The rain inspires me to think and work on my aspirations.

It's raining, it's pouring the mirror man is snoring
The rain is a source of inspiration to me, unlike the lifeless mirror which can be deceiving.

I'm inspired by the rain again and again
The rain is a constant source of motivation to me.

I'm funny
I use humor as a defense mechanism to cover my insecurities.

Can't you see my knees are all diseased
My physical imperfections make me feel insecure, hence why I hide them.

So, I cover them
I use clothing and other measures to conceal my perceived flaws.

How I wish that I could look a lot like her
I aspire to look like others who I perceive as being beautiful and perfect.

Can't you see that I can barely breath in this bubble of dreams that I could look a lot like her
My obsession with looking like another person is suffocating me and taking over my life.

Oh, it's raining its pouring the lucky grave is snoring
The sound of rain inspires me and reminds me of the inevitability of death, which makes me want to live my life to the fullest.

It's raining, its pouring the millionaire is snoring
The rain inspires me to be creative and productive, unlike the wealthy who have the privilege to sleep in.

I'm ugly
I perceive myself to be unattractive, which fuels my insecurity.

Can't you see my hands are all diseased
My physical imperfections make me feel insecure, hence why I hide them.

How I wish that I could be as rich as her
I aspire to be wealthy and successful, like others who I perceive as perfect.

Can't you see I'm losing sleep over sobriety
My obsession with perfection is consuming me, and I struggle to maintain a healthy balance in my life.

Oh, how I wish that I could throw up my vanity
I want to let go of my obsession with perfection and materialism.

Mirror, mirror on the wall
A reference to the fairytale Snow White and the concept of the perfect mirror reflecting the image of the 'fairest of them all.'

Tell me, is this fair at all?!
I question the fairness of society's beauty standards and the pressure to be perfect.

Can't you see, I'm ugly
My insecurities about my appearance are consuming me.

My knees are all diseased so, I cover them
I hide my perceived physical flaws from others out of shame and insecurity.

How I wish that I could look a lot like you
I wish to be comfortable and confident in my own skin, and not aspire to look like someone else.

How I wish I could throw up my vanity
My obsession with perfection is consuming me, and I want to let go of it.

How I wish I could throw up my vanity
I want to let go of my obsession with perfection and materialism.

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