About The Song
Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” is a captivating and enigmatic pop ballad released in 1972. The song quickly became a massive hit, thanks in part to its catchy melody and Simon’s powerful vocals. However, it’s the lyrics that have fueled endless speculation and intrigue.
With its first-person narrative, the song paints a portrait of a self-centered and narcissistic lover. Simon masterfully employs vivid imagery and subtle innuendos to depict this character. Lines like “You had me several times, saying ‘You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you'” have become iconic, inviting listeners to speculate about the identity of the man she’s addressing. While Simon has revealed that the song references three different men, the specific details remain shrouded in mystery, adding to the song’s enduring allure.
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Lyrics
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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