Mean
Taylor Swift
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You, with your words like knives And swords and weapons that you use against me You, have knocked me off my feet again, Got me feeling like a nothing You, with your voice like nails On a chalk board, calling me out when I'm wounded You, picking on the weaker man You can take me down With just one single blow But you don't know what you don't know Someday I'll be living in a big old city And all you're ever gonna be is mean Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me And all you're ever gonna be is mean Why you gotta be so mean? You, with your switching sides And your wildfire lies and your humiliation You have pointed out my flaws again As if I don't already see them I walk with my head down, Try to block you out 'cause I never impress you I just want to feel okay again I bet you got pushed around Somebody made you cold but the cycle ends right now 'Cause you can't lead me down that road And you don't know what you don't know Someday I'll be living in a big old city And all you're ever gonna be is mean Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me And all you're ever gonna be is mean Why you gotta be so mean? And I can see you years from now in a bar Talking over a football game With that same big loud opinion But nobody's listening, washed up and ranting About the same old bitter things Drunk and grumbling on about how I can't sing But all you are is mean All you are is mean and a liar and pathetic And alone in life and mean, and mean, and mean, and mean But someday I'll be living in a big old city And all you're ever gonna be is mean Yeah someday I'll be big enough So you can't hit me And all you're ever gonna be is mean Why you gotta be so (mean) Someday I'll be living in a big old city (Why you gotta be so mean) And all you're ever gonna be is mean (Why you gotta be so mean) Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me (Why you gotta be so mean) And all you're ever gonna be is mean Why you gotta be so mean?
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Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration Behind the Song"Mean" was inspired by a music critic who heavily criticized Taylor's off-key performance at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
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Album JourneyThe song is the ninth track on Swift's third studio album, "Speak Now," which was released in 2010.
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Songwriting CreditsUnlike other songs on the album, Taylor Swift solely wrote "Mean," further exemplifying her songwriting capabilities.
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Grammys Impact"Mean" won two Grammy Awards in 2012 - Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance, further validating Swift's ability to rise above her critics.
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Music Video ThemeThe music video for "Mean" carries a strong anti-bullying message, showcasing individuals overcoming adversity and succeeding in the face of negative criticism.
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Accolades"Mean" was ranked as one of the best songs of 2010 by Rolling Stone and was included in their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list in 2021.
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Chart Performance"Mean" debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at number 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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Live PerformancesTaylor Swift performed "Mean" for the first time at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in 2011.
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Commercial SuccessThe song has sold over 2 million copies in the United States, earning a Double Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Fan Appreciation"Mean" resonates strongly with Swift's fanbase and is often cited as an anthem for those dealing with criticism and bullying.
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