Well, in my opinion this song is about being a young & maybe a little naive &/or introverted girl and finding yourself loving a man who is at first very charming, carefree & outgoing, and seems at first to be without limits, as in
"There was a time
you opened up every doorway
you didn't mind if everything
wasn't your way"
then that man starts to gradually become more introverted & shows their more possessive/obsessive side to you as the relationship progresses, even while they keep up the appearance of being carefree & outgoing to everyone else,
"Don't pull away
that goes against what you told me
I look in your eyes
I realize what you've sold me
is love in a vacuum"
so you confront them about the way they're acting and of course they deny it,
"I think you've changed
but you insist that
that's not true"
quite possibly they are an addict of some sort, my guess would be cocaine, &/or showing very obsessive behavior towards you (early on in the video for this song we see the man hanging a picture up, it is a very large portrait of Aimee & it is prominently displayed in his/their apartment for the duration of the song), thus their "love in a vacuum",
"You look so strange, so distant
that you're hardly you
Now I can see
how you have been acting different
You say it's me
but I know
that it isn't
it's love in a vacuum"
but still you are in love with them and don't want to leave them and you know that they are truly in love with you and they don't want you to leave them either, maybe they are convinced you can save them from themself, maybe they are so broken that the possibility of an overdose &/or suicide attempt is very real and you want to get through to them that their behavior not only dangerous but it is also just pissing you off and if they don't wise up they run the risk of loosing you, as in the lines
"You will be lonely
if you leave me alone", so you want to save them but can't get through to them due to the addiction &/or emotional problems they have,
"Love in a vacuum
and that's not enough
love in a vacuum
You will be lonely
you'll be the only one who feels this way
You will be lonely
if you leave me alone
You will be lonely
you'll be the only one who feels this way
it's just not enough"
you want them to understand that the love they are giving you is not enough when it is filtered through the vacuum of their drug addiction &/or emotional impairment,
"You will be lonely
you'll be the only one who feels this way
it's just not enough
and just wait
you will be lonely
Love in a vacuum
Love in a vacuum
and that's not enough
Love in a vacuum".
'Love In A Vacuum' for me is a hauntingly truthful acute argument on the loneliness of obsession and almost inevitable loss of love that follows people who are broken in some way or another; the obsessives, the coke heads, the drunks, addicts or the just-plain-old emotionally broken; a razor sharp, lyrically driven, deceptively poppy, yet ultimately-depressing-in-the-best-way song.
Quintessential Aimee Mann.
I.D.G.A.F. [x2]
I do what I want
I say what I want
I get what I want
And I take what I want
I'm royalty bitch
Never gave a shit
Relationships
Fuck that shit
I don't wanna flip
When I see you with a dude
Another jealous mess
That ain't cool
Rave it like you were on x
You can be my BFF
Flash me your big ole breast
Show me what your working with
Straight to the hips
Up on your tits
Oh my God
Your just so perfect
Perfect
Puh! Puh! Puh!
Perfect!
I love the way that you
Work it
Wuh! Wuh! Wuh!
Work it!
Just work it!
Just work it!
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
She wearing tight jeans
I'm bout to get a ring
Will you just marry me
I'm like ecstasy
You can take this drug
I will just show you love
Like heaven from above
You know that what's up girl
I just wanna be your world
Give you diamonds and pearls
You put my head in a whirl
Oh my God I'm drunk again
Can we just still be friends
I promise I'll call again
Please don't turn into a lesbian
We will party till the end
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
I feel you!
I feel you!
I feel you!
I feel you!
[x2:]
Shut the fuck up bitch
I'm rated X
Never gave a fuck!
So suck my dick!
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
I.D.G.A.F. [x2]
I do what I want
I say what I want
I get what I want
And I take what I want
I'm royalty bitch
Never gave a shit
Relationships
Fuck that shit
I don't wanna flip
When I see you with a dude
Another jealous mess
That ain't cool
Rave it like you were on x
You can be my BFF
Flash me your big ole breast
Show me what your working with
Straight to the hips
Up on your tits
Oh my God
Your just so perfect
Perfect
Puh! Puh! Puh!
Perfect!
I love the way that you
Work it
Wuh! Wuh! Wuh!
Work it!
Just work it!
Just work it!
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
She wearing tight jeans
I'm bout to get a ring
Will you just marry me
I'm like ecstasy
You can take this drug
I will just show you love
Like heaven from above
You know that what's up girl
I just wanna be your world
Give you diamonds and pearls
You put my head in a whirl
Oh my God I'm drunk again
Can we just still be friends
I promise I'll call again
Please don't turn into a lesbian
We will party till the end
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
I feel you!
I feel you!
I feel you!
I feel you!
[x2:]
Shut the fuck up bitch
I'm rated X
Never gave a fuck!
So suck my dick!
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
[x2:]
Hotty with the tomb raider body
Come here and sip up this shotty
Get naked, kick up this party
Don't be afraid to get naughty
[x2:]
I don't give a fuck
Never gave a fuck
I won't give a fuck
I.D.G.A.F.
I.D.G.A.F. [x2]
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Like a lot of the other comments are saying, I think this mainly about voyeurism. If the song was about his girlfriend, then why would he use the word spy. If you are a spy it means you shouldn't be caught, that is kind of the whole point, and if you are a voyeur, the whole point of the pleasure you get from it, is the fact that the other people don't know you are watching them. See a bit of a connection there?
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
This song is a complete ripoff of Eminem's "Superman". Listen to both songs and you can tell the rapping style is nearly identical in some parts. Check out these lyrics:
Eminem - I'll never let another chick bring me down in a relationship, save it bitch BOTDF - I'm royalty bitch, never gave a shit, relationships, fuck that shit
Eminem - I don't wanna flip when I see you with guys, too much pride between you and I, not a jealous man but females lie BOTDF - I don't wanna flip when I see you with a dude, another jealous mess that ain't cool
Eminem - Straight from the hip, cut to the case, I tell a mothafuckin slut to her face BOTDF - Straight to the hips, up on your tits, oh my god you're just so perfect
It's not just the unquestionable lyrical parallels, it's that they say them in the same exact rhythm and style that Eminem did.
I bet fans of this horrible band will get defensive and insult Eminem, but guess what? Without Eminem, you wouldn't be able to listen to this crappy ripoff of a song because BOTDF are unoriginal faggots who rip off original artists. Eminem was, is, and always will be better and a more respected artist than this shit band. FAIL.
Whatever you have to tell yourself to go to sleep at night dude.
Lol, you're the one who's clearly in denial.
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Wow, If you can't see the similarities, you're fucking blind.<br /> <br /> Blood on the Dance floor is a TERRIBLE band, not to mention their music is meaningless nonsense that stupid scenefaggots listen to.<br /> <br /> Maybe because I'm not a "scene kid" I don't understand- but calling yourself "royalty" is pretty damn Vain. Plus, to add insult to injury- This is probably one of the worst "cliques" or whatever that has come into existence. They're all a bunch of whiney little fucks who talk shit and listen to bad music.<br /> <br /> Please, Go die in a fire.
Haters gonna hate. Listen to your music, XxtomiseryxX and amongthesleep, and we will listen to our music.
Urrrrr.... I'm not scene and I love this band. So suck it.<br /> The reason I call myself royalty is because I'm better than you. For the simple reason as I don't go on sites and talk shit about a band that I 'hate'. Seriously, if you hated this band you wouldn't spend the time looking them up. I know I don't do that. If I don't like a band I ignore them. Simple as that.<br /> Uhhmmm... I'm not whiney. Fact, I'm probably the least whiney person in my group of friends. Sooo...? Just because you see one kid that likes this band and acts like that doesn't mean you should group all of them together and talk shit.<br /> And yeah I talk shit... to haters.
Thank you, XxtomiseryxX. I agree with you 100%.<br /> Lmfao @ Shyke. "I call myself royalty because I'm better than you." Hahahaha. Not talking shit about a band that you hate doesn't make you 'better', and it certainly doesn't make you 'royalty'. I 'talk shit' about this band because it's fucking horrible, and probably the only band out that I can truly say I hate passionately. I'm just educating you faggots on how unoriginal they are that they have to rip off other artists. In case you were unaware, this is not a website specifically intended for BOTDF and their fans. This is a general website that contains lyrics, and has a comment section for people to comment on the lyrics. I commented that the lyrics are ripping off Eminem. If you can't admit that, you're in denial.<br /> "Suck it"? Suck what? From your post, I can conclude that you are indeed a little girl and therefore have nothing to suck. "Uhhmmmm... I'm not whiney whine whine whine" Stfu, you whiny little girl. Least whiny in your group of friends? You mean the rest of the 14 year old emo girls you hang out with? Congratulations.<br /> Scenefag logic goes like this: "u hate me cuz yer jealous. yer jealous cuz i'm better. i'm better cuz i'm not a hater."<br /> You're living in a fantasy world, kid. Wake up. People hate obnoxious vain little twats who make horrible music for other obnoxious vain little twats. No one is jealous of you, and you are better than no one. So you can take your tiara and you can shove it your pussy. That goes for you too, beastbiotch!(:
Haters that hate on a band are just making the band more famous. Dahvie Vanity even said that! Blood On The Dance Floor actually doesn't copy other people's songs. Most songs sound alike anyway go listen to a bunch of new songs by all these other people adn you will know, and you only pointed it out about like one of their songs! If you don't like a band just ignore them. I'm not whining, I don't go around saying stuff about bands. If I don't like the band/artist, I just say I don't like them. I don't say things about them because I want to feel special. In case if you hadn't noticed, faggot can hurt a lot of people! <br /> I like the band, so what???? I like a bunch of different bands! I listen to all types of music, and I also listen to Eminem. Almost every band will sound like another band thats in its genre.<br /> The whole thing about "royalty" is not because people are vain, its just a way of thinking. I think I'm awesome, I think I'm cool, but not becuase I'm vain. Because I don't have low self-esteem.<br /> I don't label people because its stupid. I hang out with every type of person out there! My group of friends consists of gays, scenes, rednecks, preps, prep necks, "emos", goths, geeks, dorks, band geeks, and videogaming nerds.<br /> I don't label myself so I generally say I'm "everything".<br /> Your are actually being the whiney one. What if somone went up to you and started saying your favorite band is coping another band? You would most likely get defensive about it!
Fame does not equal worth. The whole "haters" trend is getting really annoying. Haters made Hitler famous. You can be famous and still suck. I'd rather not be famous than be known for making horrible music and just generally being a self obsessed twat who fucks teenage girls on tour. Stating my opinion on something is not whining. Want a medal because you don't talk shit about bands you don't like? No one cares. I'm not saying bad things about them because I want to feel special. I'm saying them because they're true, and it's too bad if you don't want to hear it. Some songs sound alike in certain areas, but this song is a blatant copy and denying that doesn't make it untrue. In case you were unaware, you are defending a band who's front man calls himself Dahvie VANITY, and saying it's not vain. My favorite music actually has substance and original content, so that comparison is irrelevant.
If the song was a copy it wouldn't be talking about not giving a fuck. it would rather be talking about about being Batman or something like that. I'm not really denying that its a copy. Like I said, a lot of songs sound alike now. I actually went and listened to it, because then this "fight" would have meaning. Yeah, in certain areas they sound the same, but if someone copies another band they normally take the song and name it the same and have most of the same content. That is not the case with these songs.<br /> I am aware of his name and its meaning. Who actually cares what people call eachother? He changed his name to that. I'm not saying he's not vain, a bunch of people are. And all I have to say is, so what?<br /> He knows he's good because at least he, unlike most of these new singers and bands that are out there, sounds almost the exact same live. So does JayyVon Monroe.<br />
And also, saying this song is a copy of Eminem's song Superman is like how people think one part in Usher's song OMG is a rip off of Holmer's christmas special from 2003. They obviously aren't about the same thing and it could just be a coincedence.
Copying doesn't mean it's going to be exact. Obviously he twisted the words around and added his own, but it's still copying. It's not just one part, and it's not a coincidence. When I first heard this song my first thought was Superman, then after looking into it further I discovered it was more like Eminem's song than I originally thought. Have you even heard the song Superman? It's not about superheroes, it's about women. In a sense it is about not giving a fuck, specifically regarding women and relationships. That is not all IDGAF is about, but it doesn't change the fact that he twisted Eminem's lyrics and sung his slightly altered ones in the same rhythm. He didn't want it to be obvious, so it's subtle but people who know Eminem would notice. The reason I mentioned his name is because you were claiming that calling yourself "royalty" is not vain, yet he admits to being vain and calls himself "royalty" thus making your point invalid. So what if he sounds the same live? It doesn't take any talent to do what he does, and he has no substance. He isn't "good", he's just a self absorbed little boy with an over inflated ego and nothing to back it up except legions of teenage girls who are brainwashed into thinking he is some sort of god because he proclaims himself to be. The so called music they make is trashy, obnoxious, and meaningless. If you want to enjoy it, go ahead but don't pretend it has any sort of substance or merit.
Wow, shit's gone down...<br /> I love this band for the mere fact that their songs are Fucking Hilarious, the lyrics just crack me up, normally id be listening to BMTH, AA, BFMV, Slayer, Disturbed etc, but i just find BOTDF's songs so amusing, that i listen to them quite often, and i can see how some people would hate it, not that their opinion is particularly important to me, but they obviously dont have a sense of humour! :')<br /> I mean seriously "Flash that big ole breast" Just leaves me pmsl xD Call me immature but i like this band.
Honestly people. Don't listen to the band if you don't like them. The only person's time you're wasting is your own. I for one love the way they live. They don't give a rats ass about what people think of them. They live for their fans not the money and fame. They've never signed on to a record label and they've said they never will. You think their music is stupid and meaningless? You don't know jack shit behind them. Seriously, go waste your time doing other dumb ass shit. The fans could care less what you think. I normally over look the people commenting, being haters but, this time it's annoyed me. Why, I can't tell you. I guess it's the fact I see it too much. And XxtomiseryxX, no "scenefaggots" don't listen to them. I'm not "scene" and I fucking love Blood On The Dance Floor. And using the word faggot in that term, is extremely offensive. I support gay rights. So honestly, go fuck your self or jack off or whatever you do to entertain yourself. <br />
Ah, new comments. This should be fun. First of all I do have a sense of humor, but I don't find their lyrics funny because I'm not in fifth grade. I mean, I could see someone who just took Sex Ed class giggling about someone mentioning breasts in a song, but as for grown ass people who have enough experience in the area... it's not funny. You like BMTH, AA, and BFMV? Wow that's pretty surprising, I mean I never would have thought BOTDF fans would have such diverse taste in music like listening to every other shitty generic band that every other emo scene kid worships. Congratulations.<br /> <br /> Now, Anastasia... thank you so much for your eye opening perspective. I never thought of just not listening to them... I guess that means I should delete all the BOTDF songs from my playlist. Why didn't I think of that before?! LOLOL. Yeah, Dahvie lives for his fans... considering they're all 11-14 year old girls that he proceeds to fuck on tour. I'm sure he doesn't care about fame, that's why his motto is "Haters make me famous." They'll never sign to a record label, because no record label would want to lower their standards to sign them. If their music isn't stupid and meaningless, show me a song of theirs with meaning. I'm not wasting my time because this is entertainment to me, whereas you are the one getting butthurt. You say the fans 'could care less' what I think, yet you're desperately defending them? I'm glad I annoyed you, and for the record my gay friend thinks Dahvie Vanity's a faggot too.
I would like to make things crystal clear. :) Firstly, we're all different, unique, and diverse. Of course we will not agree on everything. It would be very respectful and mature to accept each other's opinions, regardless of whether it's right or wrong to you. I actually am fairly new to listening to this band. I have researched as much as I could about them already and I agree with BOTDF movement that they are sharing, only to a certain point. Also, we all have flaws and no one is perfect, but we all have rights to encourage ourselves no matter in what way we do it. Being grown up doesn't mean you have to be all uptight and strict about everything. Growing up is a change of process to learn many things and experience a lot to open your mind and widen your horizon. I listen to various genres such as Classical, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Country, World, and much more. Music doesn't always have to be meaningful. Sometimes it's an escape where you can go to when you can't find a way to express yourself. Any entertainer can tell you that they live for their fans because that's exactly their audience. What's wrong with that? Also, how do you know that Dahvie supposedly has just '11-14 year old girls' as fans? I know that's not true myself. How would you know if he fucks them? Did you see him do it? Did you hear him say it? Or saw a site that has a quote of him stating it? Do you know of any incidents about stuff like that happening on tour? By the way, they could sign on if they want to but choose not to because they want to stay by the fans and be supported by the fans completely. :) That's a lot of trust, if you ask me. His phrase "Haters make me famous" is simply a way of telling others that you don't have to work hard to get fame when 'haters' do the job for you. He knows that he didn't need to try for fame because he gain it easily thanks to 'haters'. Honestly, I can't blame him and it's a genius idea. Anyways, live free, no regrets, love a lot, give above, and P.L.U.R. for everyone :)
What BOTDF "movement"? The movement of horrible music to promote more mindless, obnoxious behavior in impressionable teenagers? Let me guess, you think their song <br /> "Believe" is meaningful. Well, it's a ripoff of Staind and it's garbage. I've written better lyrics in my sleep. They're better off sticking to this sexual trash, because at least then they know they're trash and don't try to pretend they have substance. I've opened up, I've widened my horizon, but I have to draw the line somewhere. I don't know anyone over 18 that listens to this trash, and of course the majority of their fanbase are girls. There is information about him fucking teenage girls in numerous places, but I don't feel like looking for it right now so find it yourself. Even Jeffree Star spoke out against Dahvie because of it. The phrase "Haters make me famous" is still fucking stupid. He's not "famous" because of the "haters", he is because of his stupid fanbase. If everyone felt like I did, he wouldn't have a fanbase and his "fame" would be worthless because everyone would realize he sucks and has no talent, and no one would want to listen to his music except to make fun of it or to show an example of the worst excuse for "music" out there. Maybe he is a "genius" because he preys on impressionable teenage girls that have no idea what music or meaning is. He could fart on a track, and you would call it art. Sad.
We'll Watch You Do Something Fucking Better. When You Come Out With A Cd I'll Listen To It You Peice Of Shit. The World Would Be Better Without People Like You, Insulting Everyone That Has a Dissagreement With You. You Make Me Sick,Not Everyone Who Likes BOTDF Is Emo,Scene,Etc. You Need To Get That Through Your Fucking brain, You Poor Unfortunate Soul.
i like emineim and i like botdf. so i dont really care