Vanity Kills
ABC
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Have you heard the latest (You love you) Have you seen who just walked in (Vain vain vain vain) (Uh huh You love you) Right over there She's so vain vain vain vain Vain vain vain vain I'm glad you found some one who loves you But sad to say that some one is you And now perhaps you'll both be happy Guess that makes two just you and you Someone who cares so much about you But does that some one have to be you Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom yeah Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom yeah Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills it kills Do glad I found you glancing in the mirror Gazing deeply at love's patron saint Admire the frame survey the scenery Or are you just inspecting the paint Temptation's high modesty's so weak High on yourself humble you ain't Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom yeah Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom yeah Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills it don't pay bills (No way) Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills it kills So vain vain vain vain You love you (yeah) Give it give it us give it us So Vain so vain so vain Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills it don't pay bills Vanity kills you love you Vanity kills if the blast don't get you Then the fallout will You love you
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Written by: MARK WHITE, MARTIN FRY
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10 facts about this song
Band Fact"Vanity Kills" is a track by the British band ABC. The group is known for being one of the pioneers of the new romantic movement of the 1980s.
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Album Fact"Vanity Kills" is included in ABC's second studio album, "How to Be a...Zillionaire!" released in 1985.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved moderate success in the UK and the US, peaking at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart and number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Vanity Kills" narrate the detrimental effects of vanity and narcissism, emphasizing that an obsession with physical appearance can lead to downfall.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Vanity Kills" was filmed in sepia tones and featured a distinctive aesthetic often associated with the 1980s music videos. It depicted the band members in a variety of extravagant and opulent settings, reflecting the song's theme of indulgence in vanity.
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Two VersionsThere are two versions of the song "Vanity Kills." The UK version, produced by the band along with Mark White and Stephen Singleton, has a different arrangement from the US version, showing the group's willingness to adapt and experiment.
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Notable PerformancesABC performed the song in a 1985 broadcast of the popular British music television show, Top of the Pops.
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Musical StyleThe song features a sophisticated pop sound with lush string arrangements and slick production, characteristic of ABC's innovative musical style and trendsetting mixing of genres.
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Songwriting CreditsMartin Fry, Mark White, Stephen Singleton and David Palmer – the four members that comprised ABC at the time - were credited as songwriters for "Vanity Kills."
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LegacyThough not the biggest hit from ABC's discography, "Vanity Kills" remains a fan favorite and a key part of 80's pop music retrospectives, reinforcing the band's influence during this era.
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