About The Song
“You’re So Vain” is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. It was released in 1972 as the lead single from her third studio album, No Secrets. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it remains one of Simon’s most popular and enduring songs.
The song is a scathing indictment of a vain and self-absorbed lover. The lyrics are full of cryptic references and allusions, which has led to much speculation about the identity of the song’s subject. Simon has refused to reveal the subject’s identity, but she has said that the song is about “a person who is very sure of himself and his place in the world.”
The song’s iconic guitar riff, played by Simon’s then-husband James Taylor, is one of the most recognizable in pop music history. Simon’s vocals are also superb, perfectly capturing the song’s anger and frustration.
“You’re So Vain” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners today. It is a song that is both catchy and insightful, and it features one of Simon’s most iconic vocal performances.
The song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including American Hustle, Girls, and Glee. It has also been used in commercials and advertising campaigns for a variety of products and services.
“You’re So Vain” is a truly timeless classic, and it is sure to continue to be enjoyed by fans of music for many years to come.
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Lyrics
You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht
Your hat strategically dipped below one eye
Your scarf it was apricot
You had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself gavotte
And all the girls dreamed that they’d be your partner
They’d be your partner, and…
You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain, I’ll bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you? Don’t you?
You had me several years ago when I was still quite naive
When you said that we made such a pretty pair
And that you would never leave
But you gave away the things you loved and one of them was me
I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee, and…
You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain, I’ll bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you? Don’t you? Don’t you?
I had some dreams they were clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee, and…
You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain, I’ll bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you? Don’t you?
Well I hear you went up to Saratoga and your horse naturally won
Then you flew your Lear jet up to Nova Scotia
To see the total eclipse of the sun
Well you’re where you should be all the time
And when you’re not you’re with some underworld spy
Or the wife of a close friend, wife of a close friend, and…
You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain, I’ll bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you? Don’t you? Don’t you?
You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain, bet you think this song is about you
Barbara Desetto