Story Behind The Song
About a man who mistreats and manipulates his lover to always be in control. The singer takes the listener through the different steps she takes to finally overcome the abuse and empowers herself break free from him.
Song Description
The singer hopes to educate the listener on how easily one can be seduced by love, even when the situation is a dysfunctional one. There's a breaking point in the relationship and the singer empowers herself to let him know that it's time for her to leave him....the caveat is to "look before you leap"
| Song Length |
3:25 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
Subject |
Frustration, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
Miranda Lambert |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
MEAN MAN
Occupied my precious time
Always messing with my mind
Kept me guessing who he was
That's how a MEAN MAN loves
Gave a lot and got back little
Played me like a pawn shop fiddle
Picked apart the things I love
That's what a MEAN MAN does
When love comes calling
Never makes a sound
Once you start falling
You never touch the ground
Musical Bridge/Lyrical Bridge
Learned a lasting lesson
There's love and there's possession
Difference 'tween the two
Makes a difference in you
Sat him down and said I'm done
He called me the vicious one
Blamed for blowing up his life
That's how a MEAN MAN bites
When love comes calling
Never makes a sound
Once you start falling
Keep your feet on the ground
And let the truth rain down
Words and Music by Roger Blakley
Copyright 2019