"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.
Apr 5 2012Music 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
On February 12, 2021, a "revamped" version accompanied by a cinematic music video, directed by Jensen Noen and featuring Ronnie Radke as a vampire and AEW wrestler Saraya Bevis (better known as former WWE star Paige), which was released. It features a full orchestra, choir and piano, and at the end of the music video, it 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) | Peakposition |
|---|---|
| US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)9 | 3 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.1011
Falling in Reverse
Additional personnel
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Additional personnel
Additional musicians
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Awards
| Year | Award | Result | Place | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Loudwire Magazine's Cagematch Hall of Fame Award | Won | — | 12 |
| Revolver Magazine's The 10 Best Music Videos of 2011 | Won | 9th | 13 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | June 25, 2011 | Epitaph | Digital | 14 |
| United Kingdom | 15 |
References
Songfacts. "I'm Not a Vampire by Falling in Reverse - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16. https://www.songfacts.com/facts/falling-in-reverse/im-not-a-vampire ↩
Baltin, Steve (2012-04-05). "Falling in Reverse Frontman Goes from Jail to Warped Main Stage". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-01-16. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/falling-in-reverse-frontman-goes-from-jail-to-warped-main-stage-64753/ ↩
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-24. Retrieved 2013-07-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) https://web.archive.org/web/20111024102709/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/falling-in-reverse-release-trailer-for-im-not-a-vampire.html ↩
"MusicVideo Review: Falling in Reverse - I'm Not a Vampire". Freakin' Awesome Network. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2019-01-16. http://www.freakinawesomenetwork.net/2011/11/falling-in-reverse-im-not-a-vampire/ ↩
"MusicVideo Review: Falling in Reverse – I'm Not a Vampire". Freakinawesomenetwork.net. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2023. http://www.freakinawesomenetwork.net/2011/11/falling-in-reverse-im-not-a-vampire/ ↩
"Falling in Reverse, 'I'm Not a Vampire' – Song Review". Loudwire. http://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-im-not-a-vampire-song-review/ ↩
"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. https://www.musicmayhemmagazine.com/falling-in-reverse-release-revamped-version-of-im-not-a-vampire-with-cinematic-music-video/ ↩
"Falling in Reverse — I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)". Genius. Retrieved February 12, 2021. https://www.genius.com/Falling-in-reverse-im-not-a-vampire-revamped-lyrics ↩
"Falling in Reverse Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2021. https://www.billboard.com/artist/Falling-in-Reverse/chart-history/HSG ↩
"I'm Not a Vampire". Tidal. Retrieved February 13, 2021. https://tidal.com/track/121131953 ↩
"Falling in Reverse – I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)". YouTube. Retrieved February 13, 2021. https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nWmBJxW9q0 ↩
"Falling in Reverse Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame". Loudwire. http://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-enter-loudwire-cage-match-hall-of-fame/ ↩
"The Best Music Videos of 2011". revolvermag.com. http://www.revolvermag.com/news/the-best-music-videos-of-2011.html ↩
"I'm Not A Vampire on Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013. https://www.amazon.com/Im-Not-A-Vampire/dp/B005C7NIHI ↩
"I'm Not A Vampire on Amazon.co.uk". Amazon.co.uk. 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2013. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Not-A-Vampire/dp/B005C763FW ↩