I'm Not a Vampire

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"I'm Not a Vampire"
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Single by Falling in Reverse
from the album The Drug in Me Is You
ReleasedOctober 24, 2011
Label Epitaph
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Michael Baskette
Falling in Reverse singles chronology
"The Drug in Me Is You"
(2011)		"I'm Not a Vampire"
(2011)		"Good Girls Bad Guys"
(2011)
Music video
"I'm Not a Vampire" on YouTube

"I'm Not a Vampire" is the third single from the debut album, The Drug in Me Is You , of the band Falling in Reverse. Like other songs on the album, Ronnie Radke wrote the song while incarcerated for parole violation, before the formation of Falling in Reverse. [1] [2]

Contents

Music video

The music video was released on October 24, 2011 and parodied Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, with Ronnie Radke checking himself into the fictionalized rehab while performing the song. [3] Some of the figures parodied in the video included socialite and heiress Paris Hilton, drummer Tommy Lee, and fictional supernatural serial killer Jason Voorhees. Additionally, internet personality Jeffree Star appeared as an extra, sporting pink hair and large hoop earrings, visible at the 2:25 mark of the video. [4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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About "I'm Not a Vampire", Loudwire said "On the track, frontman Ronnie Radke belts out an appealing chorus that will burrow in your head and linger there as he sings, 'I'm insane / Well, I can feel it in my bones / Coursing through my veins / When did I become so cold? / For goodness sake / Where is my self-control? / If home is where my heart is / Then my heart has lost all hope.' The song is complete with heavy guitar riffs and a serious guitar solo, plus soaring synthesizers along with crushingly upbeat drum patterns. Radke's hasty deliverance of witty lyrics makes this song a treat, as well [...] One of the best and humorous parts of the song is when Radke cleverly sings 'Hi, my name is Ronnie / I'm an addict / Daddy should’ve never raised me on Black Sabbath.'"

Revamped version

"I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)"
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Single by Falling in Reverse
ReleasedFebruary 12, 2021
Recorded2020
Genre Symphonic rock
Length6:17
Label Epitaph
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Falling in Reverse singles chronology
"Carry On"
(2020)		"I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)"
(2021)		"Zombified"
(2022)
Music video
"I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)" on YouTube

In February 2021 a new, revamped version accompanied by a cinematic music video Directed by Jensen Noen featuring Ronnie Radke as a vampire and Radke’s girlfriend Saraya Bevis (better known as former WWE star Paige) was released featuring a full orchestra, choir and piano, at the end of the music video features a tribute to guitarist Derek Jones. [7] The new arrangement was composed by Irish composer Sean Rooney (The Drug in Me Is Reimagined). A full live chorus and various instruments were recorded in studio to further enhance the epic feel of the song. The track was produced by Tyler Smyth. [8]

Charts

Chart performance for "I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)"
Chart (2021)Peak
position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 3

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube. [10] [11]

Awards

YearAwardResultPlaceRef
2011Loudwire Magazine's Cagematch Hall of Fame AwardWon
—
 [12]
Revolver Magazine's The 10 Best Music Videos of 2011Won
9th
 [13]

Release history

RegionDateLabelFormatRef
EuropeJune 25, 2011 Epitaph Digital [14]
United Kingdom [15]

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  1. ↑ Songfacts. "I'm Not a Vampire by Falling in Reverse - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  2. ↑ Baltin, Steve (2012-04-05). "Falling in Reverse Frontman Goes from Jail to Warped Main Stage". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
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  5. ↑ "MusicVideo Review: Falling in Reverse – I'm Not a Vampire". Freakinawesomenetwork.net. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  6. ↑ "Falling in Reverse, 'I'm Not a Vampire' – Song Review". Loudwire .
  7. ↑ "Falling In Reverse Release Revamped Version Of 'I'm Not A Vampire' With Cinematic Music Video". Music Mayhem Magazine. 12 February 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
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