Glass Animals add a new layer of excitement to the summer with “Vampire Bat,” a sultry track infused with attitude, temptation, and desire. This is the fifth entry in their innovative Fresh Fruit Series, collaborating this time with SZA's producer, Rob Bisel.
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There’s an enticing quality to the rhythms Glass Animals showcase in “Vampire Bat.” This track marks their first original release since 2024's I Love You So F***ing Much, offering a smooth vibe with an undercurrent of attitude, guiding and enhancing the growth of the British band’s cherished Fresh Fruit Series through its sonic exploration. While they are well-known for hits like “Gooey” and “Heat Waves,” Glass Animals continue to amplify their sound and increase fans’ intrigue, kindling a passion in listeners worldwide with each new release.
"Vampire Bat" – Glass Animals
Bet you feel like a rock star,
don’t you now?
I know you get a thrill
every time you bring me down
Like a rock star gone too far
You’ve got us all on a seesaw now
Released on August 8th, “Vampire Bat” is the fifth installment of Glass Animals’ cherished Fresh Fruit Series—a creative endeavor featuring experimental collaborations with various artists. For the band, particularly lead singer, songwriter, and producer Dave Bayley, this series holds significant importance, allowing participants to go beyond their own achievements, pushing boundaries and elevating their music in the name of art and innovation.
Previous tracks in the series include “Lose Control” with Joey Bada$$, “Gold Lime” (no longer available on streaming platforms), “Tokyo Drifting” with Denzel Curry, and “I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)” with Albert Hammond Jr., each infusing a vibrant variety. “Vampire Bat” represents a partnership between Bayley and Los Angeles-based producer and engineer Rob Bisel, known for his collaborations with SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, and others.
Peter Piper picked a pickled pepper and he set off
Butcher, baker, candle maker thirsty for power
Bouncing around the room with a supersonic blast
Eating up the doom as the clock speeds past
A kiwi is a mix of a strawberry and a lime
So detuned that the truth is a tightrope line
Giving titty twisters like you’re stuck in 1999
Ate what you fed me, poot, poot, it’s a gold lime
Lean back just like that
Push me down, make me dance
Oh, squeeze that, no more hands
Bit my lip like a vampire bat
Now lean back just like that
Push me down, make me dance
Oh, squeeze that, no more hands
Bit my lip like a vampire
In “Vampire Bat,” Glass Animals delve into the duality of being a rockstar and the complexities that come with fame. There’s a balancing act or a “seesaw” that artists navigate, fueled by a strong ambition for success, driven by hard work.
The smooth track welcomes listeners with captivating grooves that stir curiosity about relationships, opening with a spark that builds on expectations. The lyrics align perfectly with the percussion and the soothing vocals, drawing one into an empathetic insight into the artist’s life, inspiring enchantment and affection.
Bet you feel like a rock star, don’t you now?
I know you get a thrill every time you bring me down
Like a rock star gone too far
You’ve got us all on a seesaw now
Like a rock star, don’t you now?
I know you get a thrill every time you bring me down
Like a rock star gone too far
You’ve got us all on a seesaw now
Glass Animals create a yearning for emotional connection, highlighting the allure of temptation. With each rhythm, “Vampire Bat” dissolves tension, welcoming listeners into its captivating rhythm. Through this track, Glass Animals evoke a mutual longing for collaboration, connection, and passion, offering a view into the emotional terrain of relationships and the fragile balance of an artist striving for greatness.
All in my face, Don Quixote, hee-haw
Spank the monkey, more bananas than Diddy Kong
Shattered like a melon thrown from the Eiffel Tower
Such a menace, you’re a Dennis, you’re a true Hobbes
Ayy, man, what was that? Give me back my ciggie tax
Ninety percent of a ten-pack
Took it to the club and you put it in a piggy bank
Butter fingers dipping lobster claws with your fat cats
Lean back just like that
Push me down, make me dance
Oh, squeeze that, no more hands
Bit my
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Glass Animals introduce a new vibe for the summer with “Vampire Bat,” a smooth track infused with attitude, allure, and longing. This marks the fifth release in their Fresh Fruit Series, collaborating with SZA’s producer Rob Bisel.