Mean to Me
Crowded House
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There's an empty place inside that is hurting me A place that keeps my heart out on it's own A disconnected function of my wretchedness That keeps me so hard pressed It's a place where words are spoken you Will never hear A broken bridge of lines that just won't come An empty lung that won't give the wind To speak at me How far can it be from home Why you gotta be so mean to me Why you gotta drag me down just to make me see You know I don't listen good and I'm always in need So why you gotta be so mean to me Do you think that it got up and left For good this time A crowd of faceless strangers moving on A feeling that you left it all behind you now That it doesn't hurt somehow To know Why you gotta be so mean to me Why you gotta drag me down just to make me see You know I don't listen good and I'm always in need So why you gotta be so mean to me So open up the book that you keep deep inside Let the pages yellow in the sun Show them that you're not afraid to let them see How far you can be From home Why you gotta be so mean to me Why you gotta drag me down just to make me see You know I don't listen good and I'm always in need So why you gotta be so fucking mean to me Why you gotta be Why you gotta be Why you gotta be Why you gotta be Why you gotta be Why you gotta be Why you gotta be so mean to me
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Written by: EMERSON HART
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13 facts about this song
Song Genre"Mean to Me" is a rock song with pop influences, showcasing the distinct style of Crowded House.
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Album InformationIt is the opening track from their self-titled debut album "Crowded House," released in 1986.
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Band membersThe band that recorded "Mean To Me" comprised of three members - Neil Finn (lead vocals, guitar), Nick Seymour (bass guitar), and Paul Hester (drums).
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Song DurationThe song is approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds long.
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SongwritersThe track was written by Neil Finn, who was also the primary vocalist for the band.
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Producer"Mean to Me" and the eponymous album were produced by Mitchell Froom, who has worked with many other artists and bands such as Elvis Costello and Los Lobos.
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ChartsWhile not released as a single, the album itself had a successful chart performance. It reached number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Australian Albums Chart.
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Neil's InspirationAccording to Neil Finn, the song was written when he was living in Melbourne. Its lyrics reflect his life experiences and the people he met there.
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Song MeaningThe song uses slightly bittersweet and sarcastic lyrics to explore themes of disillusionment and daily struggles.
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ContextCrowded House was primarily known for their songs "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong", however, "Mean to Me" showcased their ability to craft catchy and relatable rock songs.
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ReceptionCritics have said that "Mean to Me" is a good example of the band's strong pop sensibilities and ability to create a great concise song.
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Live Performances"Mean to Me" has been frequently performed live by Crowded House over the course of their career, and is a fan favorite at concerts.
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Record LabelThe song, along with the album "Crowded House," was released under the renowned record label, Capitol Records.
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