Deep thoughts of Philosophy in our time or not

[Bells]

So, in the timeless song "You are So Vain" by Carly simon, when she sings

"You're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about you
Don't you? Don't You? Don't You? "

if the subject of the song was for the song not to be about whoever "You" is supposed to be, doesn't making the chorus " I'll bet you think this song is about you" automatically makes the song about "you"?

These are the deep thoughts that bring me awake from sound sleep deep into the night... we just may never know.

[Nikose Tyris]

She was singing about two different people, so that if either one asks, she laughs and says, "Yeah, of couse you'd think that, you arrogant dick," and walk off.

[Magus]

To add another layer of confusion: She might have been singing the song...about herself.

S...I...N...G...C...E...P...T...I...O...N

[rpgdemon]

The way I figure it is, "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you.", is saying like, "This is how vain you are: A song calling you out on being an asshole, and you're like, 'THAT'S ME!'"

[Professor Smarmiarty]

The song is actually about me though. Mystery solved.

[Bells]

The song is actually about me though. Mystery solved.

The music was released in November 1972... just what kinda of creepy ass toddler were you!?

[Krylo]

The kind who walks into a party like he's walking into a yacht.

Who wore scarfs that were apricot.

Who strategically dipped his hat below one eye.

[Aerozord]

another fun paradox

Are you on a scooter because you are fat, or fat because you are on a scooter?

[Professor Smarmiarty]

The music was released in November 1972... just what kinda of creepy ass toddler were you!?

It's all explained in the song. Listen closely.

[Magus]

another fun paradox

Are you on a scooter because you are fat, or fat because you are on a scooter?

Are you husky or big-boned is what I want to know.