She's So Mean
Matchbox Twenty
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I kn-kn-know a girl She gets what she wants all the time 'Cause she's fine But for an angel, she's a hot, hot mess Make you so blind But you don't mind 'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl She's a hardcore, candy-store, give-me-some-more girl She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back Sayin' yeah, and you want her But she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?) Yeah, and you want her But she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?) You kn-kn-know that if you don't shut your mouth She'll freak out You better get your shit together 'Cause she's bringing you down, now Yeah, boy, you better, you better 'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl, girl She's a hardcore, candy-store, give-me-some-more girl, girl She's got a wicked sense of humor, can't believe what she says She drinks Bacardi in the morning till it goes to her head And all you want is just to hold her, but she don't go for that She has a hard time coming when she can't hit back Sayin' yeah, and you want her But she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?) Yeah, and you want her But she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?) Every now and then she makes you just a little bit crazy She'll turn the knife into your back and then she's calling you 'baby' Crazy She'll make you take her to the club, but then she leaves with her friends She likes to stay late at the party cause the fun never ends And all her clothes are on the floor, and all your records are scratched She's like a one-way ticket cause you can't come back Sayin' yeah, and you want her But she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?) Yeah, and you want her But she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?) Yeah, and you want her Yeah, you want her Yeah, I know how you want her, but she's so mean (You'll never let her go, why don't you let her go?)
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Written by: KYLE COOK, PAUL DOUCETTE, ROBERT THOMAS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Background Information"She's So Mean" was released by the American rock band, Matchbox Twenty in June 2012. The song served as the lead single from their fourth studio album, North. Rob Thomas, the lead vocalist of the band, co-wrote this song with his bandmates.
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Chart PerformanceThis song achieved commercial success by charting in several countries worldwide. It reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and also made it to the Top 10 of the Adult Top 40 chart.
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Song Theme"She's So Mean" tells the story of a woman with a wild personality who consistently mistreats her lover. The narrator of the song cannot resist her even though he knows he should.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features a chaotic female causing chaos in the band's music studio, effectively reinforcing the song’s narrative.
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InspirationIn an interview, Rob Thomas said that the song is not about one specific woman; instead, it's about the kind of women he and his band members encountered in their early rockstar days.
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Musical Style"She's So Mean" retains Matchbox Twenty's classic rock sound but it also incorporates elements of pop, making it widely appealing to both rock and pop music audiences.
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Critical ReceptionThe song generally received positive reviews from music critics. They praised its catchy melody and the combination of pop rock elements.
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Live Performances"She's So Mean" has been included on the setlist for many of Matchbox Twenty's concert tours since its release. The band’s live performances of this song are well-received by audiences.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists and amateur musicians have covered "She's So Mean" due to its popular appeal. These various versions can be found on platforms like YouTube.
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