Mr. Vain

Culture Beat

About Mr. Vain

"Mr. Vain" is a song by the German group Culture Beat, released as the lead single from their second studio album Serenity (1993). It was written by Steven Levis, Nosie Katzmann and Jay Supreme, and produced by Torsten Fenslau. Tania Evans is the singer, and the rapper is Supreme. "Mr. Vain" achieved huge success worldwide, reaching number one in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. In the United States, it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Dance Club Songs chart.  


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Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him Mr. Vain (Vain, Vain)
Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him insane (him insane, him insane)

He'd say, "I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain"
I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain

Call me raider, call me wrong
Call me insane, call me Mr. Vain
Call me what you like
As long as you call me, time and again
Feel the presence of the aura
Of the man, none to compare
Lovelies dying
For a chance just to touch a hand
Or a moment to share
Can't deny the urge, that makes them
Want to lose themselves to the debonair one
Hold me back, the simple fact is
That I'm all that, and I'm always near
One sexy, can't perplex me
Now you know who's raw
As if you didn't know before
I know what I want, and I want it now
I want you, and then I want a little more

Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him Mr. Vain
Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him insane

He'd say, "I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain"
I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain (Mr. Vain, Mr. Vain)

Mr. Wrong
Mr. Wrong
Mr. Raider

Girls all over the world
They hope, and pray, and die for men like me
'Cause I'm the one, begotten son
That breaks the mold, get a look at male epitome
Style has never seen
That makes you want to grab, and hold, and squeeze real tight
Who's gonna be the one to save you from yourself
When you wanna take a bite?
Please, oh baby, please
You beg, you want, you stay, you got to get some
Caught up in the charm, that I laid on thick
And now there's nowhere to run
Just another fish to pick the worm on the hook of my line
Yeah, I keep many
Females longing for a chance to win my heart
With S-E-X and plenty

Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him Mr. Vain (Vain, Vain)
Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him insane (him insane, him insane)

He'd say, "I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain"
I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain

Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him Mr. Vain (Vain, Vain)
Call him Mr. Raider, call him Mr. Wrong, call him insane (him insane, him insane)

He'd say, "I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain"
I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain

I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain
I know what I want
And I want it now
I want you, 'cause I'm Mr. Vain (Mr. Vain, Mr. Vain, Mr. Vain)

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Culture Beat

Culture Beat is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Torsten Fenslau. The act has gone through a number of line-up changes over the years; they achieved the most success whilst fronted by singer Tania Evans and rapper Jay Supreme. Their 1993 single "Mr. Vain" was a number-one hit in 11 European countries, and the act is thought to have sold more than 10 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Nosie Katzmann, Stephan Zick, Jay Supreme

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10 facts about this song

Chart Dominance
"Mr. Vain" was one of the biggest dance hits of the 90s. From its release in April 1993, in only five months, it had topped the charts in over 13 countries, including Germany, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Album Success
The song comes from the album "Serenity", which is the second studio album by German band Culture Beat. This album marked an astounding achievement for the group because of its worldwide success, primarily due to the massive hit single, "Mr. Vain".
Band Members
The vocalists on the track are Tania Evans and Jay Supreme. Together, they created a unique and irresistible mix of Eurodance, pop, hip-hop, and reggae elements in the song.
Awards
Due to the massive success of "Mr. Vain", Culture Beat won the Echo award in Germany in 1994 for the single, which was the 'Most successful national production abroad.'
Song Theme
The song encapsulates the desire for recognition and admiration, highlighted by enchanting vocal hooks and infectious grooves.
Certification
Because of the towering success of the song, it received multiple platinum and gold certifications. In particular, in Australia, the song was certified triple platinum and in the UK, it went gold.
Commercial Usage
Beyond its radio and club popularity, "Mr. Vain" has found commercial success in other ways. It has been used in advertising, such as in the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder commercial.
Change in Band Style
"Mr. Vain" represented a sound evolution for Culture Beat, moving from their previous pure electronic pop beats to a more mature and dynamic Eurodance style.
Cover Versions
"Mr. Vain" has been covered and remixed by many different artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence in the dance music scene.
Subsequent Success
Although the band struggled to reach the same heights as "Mr. Vain" in later years, the song continues to be a beloved classic in 90s dance music, and it still enjoys significant radio play.

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