She's So Mean

Matchbox Twenty

About She's So Mean

"She's So Mean" is a song by American alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty. It was released on June 12, 2012 as the first single from their fourth studio album North. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its fun content and catchiness. The song performed moderately well on the charts, peaking inside the top 20 in Austria and New Zealand, and the top 40 in Australia, United States and Canada. A music video was released for the song on July 30, 2012.  


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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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Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty (originally spelled officially, and still sometimes known as Matchbox 20) is an American pop rock band, formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995. The group currently comprises Rob Thomas (lead vocals, piano), Paul Doucette (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Kyle Cook (lead guitar, backing vocals), Brian Yale (bass guitar), and touring drummer Stacy Jones (drums). more »

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Written by: KYLE COOK, PAUL DOUCETTE, ROBERT THOMAS

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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.
Chart Performance
This 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.
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.
Music Video
The music video for the song features a chaotic female causing chaos in the band's music studio, effectively reinforcing the song’s narrative.
Inspiration
In 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.
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.
Critical Reception
The song generally received positive reviews from music critics. They praised its catchy melody and the combination of pop rock elements.
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.
Cover Versions
Several 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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