Brian the Vampire
Xiu Xiu Lyrics

The lyrics of Brian the Vampire by Xiu Xiu portray the disturbing and unsettling thoughts of a person, possibly a predator, who is obsessed with a young boy named Brian. The opening lines express the desire of the singer to give tender kisses and drops of blood to Brian, which could represent both affection and violence. The reference to Brian as a "growing boy" and the prayer for him to stay awake suggest that the singer is aware of the consequences of their actions and wants to continue exploiting Brian's innocence and vulnerability.

The lyrics take a darker turn when the singer asks about Brian's brother and what he does to him. This implies that the abuse may not only come from the singer but from a family member as well, indicating a pervasive cycle of violence and trauma. The final lines of the song refer to the father's reaction to something his son and Brian have done together, perhaps indicating that the abuse is being kept behind closed doors and is a secret that the singers are trying to keep.