Mr. Vain
Culture Beat
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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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Written by: Nosie Katzmann, Stephan Zick, Jay Supreme
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Album SuccessThe 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".
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Band MembersThe 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.
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AwardsDue 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.'
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Song ThemeThe song encapsulates the desire for recognition and admiration, highlighted by enchanting vocal hooks and infectious grooves.
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CertificationBecause 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.
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Commercial UsageBeyond 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.
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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.
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Cover Versions"Mr. Vain" has been covered and remixed by many different artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence in the dance music scene.
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Subsequent SuccessAlthough 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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