Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” (2023) marked a bold evolution for the young artist, returning with a dramatic pop-rock ballad. The song starts tender and builds to a cathartic climax as Rodrigo calls out a fame-hungry ex (“bloodsucker, fame-f***er, bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire”). “Vampire” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 – Rodrigo’s third #1 in as many years – and earned critical acclaim for its mature songwriting and powerful vocals. It offered a darker, theatrical side of Rodrigo, proving she could successfully launch a new era beyond *Sour*.