I'm Not a Vampire

"I'm Not a Vampire"
Single by Falling in Reverse
from the album The Drug in Me Is You
Released	October 24, 2011
Label	Epitaph
Songwriter(s)	Ronald Radke Michael 'Elvis' Baskette David Holdredge
Producer(s)	Michael Baskette
Falling in Reverse singles chronology
"The Drug in Me Is You" (2011) "I'm Not a Vampire" (2011) "Good Girls Bad Guys" (2011)
Music video
"I'm Not a Vampire" on YouTube

"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.^[1][2]

Music 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

"I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)"
Single by Falling in Reverse
Released	February 12, 2021
Recorded	2020
Genre	Symphonic rock
Length	6:17
Label	Epitaph
Songwriter(s)	Ronald Radke Michael Elvis Baskette Dave Holdredge Sean Rooney
Producer(s)	Tyler Smyth Ronnie Radke
Falling in Reverse singles chronology
"Carry On" (2020) "I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)" (2021) "Zombified" (2022)
Music video
"I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)" on YouTube

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 Radke’s girlfriend 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)	Peak position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[9]	3

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.^[10][11]

Falling in Reverse Ronnie Radke – lead vocals, songwriting, composer Jacky Vincent – lead guitar, backing vocals Derek Jones – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Nason Schoeffler – bass, backing vocals (uncredited performance) Scott Gee – drums, percussion, backing vocals (uncredited performance) Mika Horiuchi – bass, backing vocals (only appears in credits and music video) Ryan Seaman – drums, percussion, backing vocals (only appears in credits and music video) Additional personnel Michael 'Elvis' Baskette – producer, songwriting, composer David Holdredge – mixing, engineer, songwriting, composer

Revamped personnel Falling in Reverse Ronnie Radke – lead vocals, producer, programming Additional personnel Tyler Smyth – producer Tony Maserati – mixing Sean Rooney – piano, composition Russell Jackson – additional vocals producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette – songwriting Dave Holdredge – songwriting Additional musicians Sean Rooney – piano Chase Matthews – choir vocals Christopher Aaron – choir vocals Donna Taylor – choir vocals George Steeves – choir vocals Jackie Simley – choir vocals Jacob Lusk – choir vocals Kelly Jones – choir vocals Kym Foley – choir vocals Leah Williams – choir vocals Marcellina Hawthorne – choir vocals Mike Sandberg – choir vocals Mikel Cole – choir vocals Neeyah Lynn Rose – choir vocals Phillip Hunter – choir vocals Russell Jackson – choir vocals Sire James – choir vocals Terry Marcheta Nicholson – choir vocals Ronee Martin – choir vocals Vickie Dove – choir vocals Zuri – choir vocals

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

1. Songfacts. "I'm Not a Vampire by Falling in Reverse - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
2. Baltin, Steve (2012-04-05). "Falling in Reverse Frontman Goes from Jail to Warped Main Stage". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-24. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
4. "MusicVideo Review: Falling in Reverse - I'm Not a Vampire". Freakin' Awesome Network. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
5. "MusicVideo Review: Falling in Reverse – I'm Not a Vampire". Freakinawesomenetwork.net. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
6. "Falling in Reverse, 'I'm Not a Vampire' – Song Review". Loudwire.
7. "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.
8. "Falling in Reverse — I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)". Genius. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
9. "Falling in Reverse Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
10. "I'm Not a Vampire". Tidal. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
11. "Falling in Reverse – I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)". YouTube. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
12. "Falling in Reverse Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame". Loudwire.
13. "The Best Music Videos of 2011". revolvermag.com.
14. "I'm Not A Vampire on Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
15. "I'm Not A Vampire on Amazon.co.uk". Amazon.co.uk. 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2013.