Don't Kill My Vibe (song)

"**Don't Kill My Vibe**" is the debut single by Sigrid. It was released on February 10, 2017, through Island Records and Universal Music Group. The song was written by Sigrid and Martin Sjølie. The song is included on both Sigrid's debut EP of the same name, as the first track, and debut album, *Sucker Punch*, as the ninth track, serving as the lead single from each project.

## Background

In an interview with *NME*'s Thomas Smith, Sigrid said:

## Lyrics

[Intro]

Think you're so important to me

Think you're so important to me, don't you?

[Verse 1]

You shut me down, you like the control

You speak to me like I'm a child

Try to hold it down, I know the answer

I can't shake it off and you feel threatened by me

[Chorus]

I tried to play it nice, but oh

Oh, ooh-ooh, don't kill my vibe

Oh, ooh-ooh, don't break my stride (Oh)

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

But I wanted you to know that you don't belong here

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

Don't kill my vibe

(Don't you)

[Verse 2]

You love to tear me down, you pick me apart

Then build me up like I depend on you

But I throw myself from heights that used to scare me

Guess you're surprised, I'm the puzzle you can't figure out

[Chorus]

I tried to play it nice, but oh

Oh, ooh-ooh, don't kill my vibe

Oh, ooh-ooh, don't break my stride

(I tried to play it nice, but oh)

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

But I wanted you to know that you don't belong here

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

Don't kill my vibe

[Bridge]

Say I'm young, I don't care, I won't quit, no, no, no, ho

Say I'm young, I don't care, I won't quit, no, no, no, ho

And oh, whoa

You're acting like you hurt me, but I'm not even listenin'

Hey, no

You're acting like you hurt me, but I'm not even listenin'

Don't kill, don't kill my vibe

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

But I wanted you to know that you don't belong here

Think you're so important to me, don't you? (Don't you?)

[Chorus]

I tried to play it nice, but oh

Oh, ooh-ooh, don't kill my vibe (Don't you)

Oh, ooh-ooh, don't break my stride (Don't you)

(I tried to play it nice, but oh)

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

But I wanted you to know that you don't belong here

You think you're so important to me, don't you?

Don't kill my vibe

## Critical Reception

Thomas Smith of *NME* stated "Katy Perry may indeed be the big pop comeback of the day—but nestled in just below her on several New Music Friday playlists across the land is an equally massive hit—and maybe even a better pop banger—from newcomer Sigrid. 'Don't Kill My Vibe' is the first single from new Island signee and it is, put simply, a belter. The 20-year-old Norwegian's entrance is a clapback at all the naysayers and under-estimators with soft, building piano and scattered beats eventually submitting to her majestic chorus." *Pigeons and Planes*'s Jacob Moore called it "an anthemic piece of pop that showcases the young singer's songwriting skills."

## In Other Media

The song was featured in the film *The American Meme* and the television shows such as *Life Sentence*, *Love Island* and *The Bold Type*. A Simlish version of the song appeared in the video game *The Sims 4: Parenthood*.

## Music Video

 Released