Some more thoughts I’m having post-reaction… This song is about making mistakes, self-destructing, downward spiraling, surrendering to inner-world chaos and addictions… Maybe some resentment?? I think some of us won’t admit that we have wronged people by giving in to our self-interest at the expense of others.

I can deeply appreciate this song for its lyrics, and I fully enjoy the original music video (and even the original tempo) for the simple fact that it’s somewhat of a satirized skit, like, it’s ridiculous to even have these addictions right?? And now we have to check into rehab and go through all of that BS to be “decent people”?! It’s much more fun to loaf around and forget the world outside of you exists. Our inner world matters way more, right?? Hahaha geeez.

BUT…

I appreciate this revamped video so much more. I am getting a sense of growth on his end. He is able to recognize and conceptualize what it looks like to lose control and lose proper sight of oneself. The vampire who lives in the dark is defeated, he is surrenders himself to his fate - the law of cause and effect - and is forced to face the sun in the end. I think what brought a wave of emotion over me was how much you can feel his pains and struggles just by how energetic his performance and expression is. AHHH SO AMAZING, so beautifully done. It is possible that there can be people who shed the skin of who they once were and find growth in doing so.

It’s no secret Ronnie Radke has a sh*t past. Do you think it’s possible to be a recovered a-hole? I do. Lol

PS. Can we PLEASE talk about this pre-chorus?!

“So I sharpen my teeth, 'cause I love the way it feels
When I sink into your skin and draw the only thing that's real
You don't believe me, should I write it in blood?
You better drive that fuckin' stake right through my heart and try to run
Motherfucker, I'm a vampire”


"I wrote the original song, while sitting inside a maximum security prison, about drug addiction," said Radke. "I always believed songs such as this one had more to offer than its original form, so I wanted to give fans a new perspective and redefine who I am when it comes to expressing myself and being creative." (Source: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/falli...)

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