Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake
Tryna build an empire off things that they can take
But don’t let ’em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green
Damn you and damn all your ties to this machine
Your ties to this machine
You moved to the city, girl, to make something of yourself
But them vampires are groping you every night on East and 12th
So every night you carry a knife and some spray
To keep them bloodsuckers at least a four-inch blade away
A four-inch blade away
Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake
Tryna build an empire off things that they can take
But don’t let ’em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green
So damn you and damn all your ties to this machine
Your ties to this machine
So you wanna be an artist, make something that makes sense
‘Cause them vampires will take every ounce of the blood that you can give
Never let ’em speak and don’t let ’em tell a lie
Let ’em know that you’re walking alone to a warm home tonight
Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake
Tryna build an empire off things that they can take
But don’t let ’em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green
Damn you and damn all your ties to this machine
Your ties to this machine
But there’s hope for the mortal, to stay clear and stay true
So look out for the vampires, that are on the hunt for you
Cause they’re on the hunt for you
Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake
Tryna build an empire off things that they can take
But don’t let ’em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green
Damn you and damn all your ties to this machine
Your ties to this machine
Your ties to this machine
Peeling Back the Layers of “Cold Damn Vampires”
Zach Bryan’s “Cold Damn Vampires” is a raw and evocative track that uses metaphor to explore the struggles faced by dreamers navigating tough environments. Vampires in this context represent those who drain the hope, ambition, and innocence from others—whether it’s the predatory forces in a bustling city or the faceless pressures of societal machines. The lyrics paint vivid scenes of someone fighting to preserve their integrity and dreams, despite constant attempts to strip them away. At its core, the song delivers a message of resilience: a warning to hold fast to one’s hope and creativity, even when surrounded by those seeking to exploit it.
Song Credits
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Songwriter: Zach Bryan