Step into the enigmatic glow of Dracula, a mesmerizing track from Tame Impala’s fifth studio album Deadbeat, set to release on October 17, 2025. Kevin Parker, the mastermind behind Tame Impala’s psychedelic soundscapes, delivers another layer of his evolving artistry, blending dreamy introspection with a darker, more cinematic edge. First teased in a cryptic Instagram snippet on September 22, Dracula has fans buzzing on X about its moody, nocturnal vibe, with some calling it a spiritual successor to Currents but with a bolder, almost gothic twist. As part of Deadbeat, an album Parker described in a recent NME interview as “a reckoning with fleeting moments and lost connections,” this track dives deep into themes of isolation, longing, and transformation.
The song combines playful references and cinematic imagery with raw emotional honesty, painting a picture of someone hiding from the harsh reality of daylight while yearning to be seen and loved. Driven by hypnotic melodies, “Dracula” follows a protagonist caught between the safety of darkness and the vulnerability brought by light. The lyrics shift between quirky self-awareness (“My friends are saying, ‘Shut up, Kevin, just get in the car’”) and poetic confessions of fear, hope, and the desire to be close to someone who truly understands. This tension between hiding and seeking love forms the emotional backbone of the track, resonating with listeners who’ve ever felt like outsiders within their own stories. Dive into the Dracula lyrics below and unravel its haunting narrative. Don’t miss other Deadbeat tracks for more of Tame Impala’s psychedelic magic.
| Lead Vocals | Tame Impala |
| Songwriter | Kevin Parker |
| Music Producer | Kevin Parker |
| Video Director | Julian Klincewicz |
| Creative Directed | Imogene Strauss |
| Label | Columbia Records |
| Release Date | September 26, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment & Tame Impala |
Lyrics of Dracula by Tame Impala
[Intro]
Oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
[Verse 1]
The Morning Light Is Turning Blue, The Feeling Is Bizarre (Bizarre)
The Night Is Almost Over, I Still Don’t Know Where You Are
The Shadows, Yeah, They Keep Me Pretty Like A Movie Star (Ha-ha-ha-ha)
Daylight Makes Me Feel Like Dracula (Dracula)
[Refrain]
In The End, I Hope It’s You And Me
In The Darkness, I Would Never Leave Feeble (Ah)
If You See Me In The Light Of Day
It’s Far Too Late, The Time Has Come
[Verse 2]
I’m On The Verge Of Caving And I Run Back To The Dark
Now I’m Mr. Charisma, Fuckin’ Pablo Escobar (Escobar)
My Friends Are Saying, “Shut Up, Kevin, Just Get In The Car” (Kevin)
I Just Wanna Be Right Where You Are (Oh, My Love)
[Refrain]
In The End, I Hope It’s You And Me
In The Darkness, I Would Never Leave Feeble
Saddest Moment Comin’ From Afar
Now Here We Are
[Chorus]
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Dracu-dracula)
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula
Is That The Respect That You Know? (That Dracula)
[Break]
Oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh (Ha-ha-ha-ha)
(Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
Oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Bridge]
But Please, Do You Think About What It Might Mean?
’cause I Dream About You In My Sleep
That You Ever Love Someone Like Me? Like Me? Oh
[Refrain]
In The End, I Hope It’s You And Me (Oh)
In The Darkness, I Would Never Leave Feeble
Saddest Moment Comin’ From Afar
Now Here We Are
[Chorus]
So Run From The Sunlight, Dracula
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Run From The Sunlight Dracu-dracula)
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Oh)
Is That The Respect That You Love? (Run From The Sunlight, Dracula)
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Dracu-dracula)
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Run From The Sunlight)
Is That The Respect That You Love? (Run From The Sunlight, Dracula)
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Run From The Sunlight, Dracula)
Run From The Sunlight, Dracula (Run From The Sunlight, Dracula)
Is That The Respect That You Love?
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