Mean to Me

Crowded House

About Mean to Me

"Mean to Me" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single the band released. The single was only released as a 7" vinyl single. It was released two months prior to the group's debut album, Crowded House, and appears on the album. It peaked at No. 26 in Australia. The song was often performed as the opening song for concerts, most notably was the first song performed at the group's final performance in 1996's Farewell to the World concert. It mentions in passing the town of Te Awamutu. The music video presents a longer intro showing the band enjoying themselves, and then playing the song in a warehouse. Repeatedly throughout the video, the band members continuously mouth "I love you" shown by the words in the video saying, "I LOVE YOU." The song later appeared on Crowded House's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream. 


Year:
1996
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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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Crowded House

Crowded House are a pop rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985 by lead-vocalist and primary songwriter, New Zealand-born Neil Finn. The other founding members were Australians Paul Hester and Nick Seymour. Later band members included Neil's brother Tim Finn and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod. Crowded House are referred to as The Crowdies by Australian fans. more »

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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.
Album Information
It is the opening track from their self-titled debut album "Crowded House," released in 1986.
Band members
The band that recorded "Mean To Me" comprised of three members - Neil Finn (lead vocals, guitar), Nick Seymour (bass guitar), and Paul Hester (drums).
Song Duration
The song is approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds long.
Songwriters
The track was written by Neil Finn, who was also the primary vocalist for the band.
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.
Charts
While 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.
Neil's Inspiration
According 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.
Song Meaning
The song uses slightly bittersweet and sarcastic lyrics to explore themes of disillusionment and daily struggles.
Context
Crowded 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.
Reception
Critics 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.
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.
Record Label
The song, along with the album "Crowded House," was released under the renowned record label, Capitol Records.

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