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Mean Lyrics by John Mellencamp

Life, Death, Love and Freedom

2008

I’m not following your frame of mind
Complaining about this life all the time
Surely something good here as the world spins by
Could you please stop being so mean?

"This will never work out," that’s what you say
It’s the end of the world again yesterday
When I see you coming at me, I’m gonna walk away
You need to stop being so mean

Your outlook is haunting us all
Like the ghost of our love down at the dark end of the hall
If you can’t say nothing good, then don’t say nothing at all
And you need to stop being so mean

Your road seems so narrow to me
You’re a big boat up the river blowing off steam
My head is spinning from your company
Could you please stop being so mean?

I’m not following your frame of mind
Complaining about this life all the time
Surely something good here as the world spins by
Could you please just stop being so mean?

About “Mean” by John Mellencamp

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"Mean" is credited to John Mellencamp. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mean" appears on "Life, Death, Love and Freedom" in 2008.

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