In what feels like a companion piece to “drivers license,” Olivia Rodrigo lulls listeners in on “Vampire” before unleashing a torrent of righteous anger in this summer’s big breakup song.
The video also lulls viewers in with a tranquil nighttime scene before breaking the wall in epic style. Via Pitchfork:
“Vampire” begins similarly with melancholic piano keys, but instead of crumbling into tears, Rodrigo boils with anger as she chastises an older ex for his superficiality and manipulative behavior. Here, she reunites with Sour producer Dan Nigro, showing off their undeniable songwriting chemistry and theatrical flair. There’s an unhurried emotional logic to the track’s structure, mirroring a young woman’s gradual understanding of her own agency.
Over on Instagram, Rodrigo shared a closeup of a bite mark on her neck and shouting out her creative collaborators Nigro and director Petra Collins:
🧛🏼. I made it with my very talented wonderful friend @dan_nigro last winter and created the video with the incredible @petrafcollins . writing this song helped me sort through lots of feelings of regret, anger, and heartache. it’s one of my favorite songs on the album and it felt very cathartic to finish. im so happy it’s in your hands now and I hope it helps u deal with any bloodsuckers in your life. all my thanks 4ever ❤️
Images: YouTube / Olivia Rodrigo
