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"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]

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"I'm Not a Vampire"
Single by Falling in Reverse
from the album The Drug in Me Is You
Released	October 24, 2011
Label	Epitaph
Songwriter(s)	Ronnie Radke Michael 'Elvis' Baskette David Holdredge
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

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
Source	Rating
Freakin' Awesome Network	[5]
Loudwire	[6]

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

In February 2021 a new, revamped version accompanied by a cinematic music video Directed by Jensen Noen featuring Ronnie Radke as a vampire and Saraya Bevis (WWE's 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]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.[9][10]

Awards

Year	Award	Result	Place	Ref
2011	Loudwire Magazine's Cagematch Hall of Fame Award	Won	—	[11]
	Revolver Magazine's The 10 Best Music Videos of 2011	Won	9th	[12]

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format	Ref
Europe	June 25, 2011	Epitaph	Digital	[13]
United Kingdom				[14]

References

На других языках

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- [en] I'm Not a Vampire

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[es] I'm not a Vampire

«I'm Not A Vampire» es el tercer sencillo del disco debut The Drug in Me Is You de la banda Falling in Reverse. El video musical fue lanzado el 24 de octubre del 2011.[1]

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