Mean Woman Blues
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Mean as she can be
I got a woman,
Mean as she can be
Sometimes I think
She's almost mean as me
A black cat up and died of fright
Oh, I got a woman
Mean as she can be
Sometimes I think
She's almost mean as me
She kiss so hard, she bruise my lips
Hurts so good, my heart just flips
Oh, I got a woman
Mean as she can be
Sometimes I think
She's almost mean as me
The strangest gal I ever had
Never happy 'less she's mad
Oh, I got a woman
Mean as she can be
Sometimes I think
She's almost mean as me
She makes love without a smile
Ooh, hot dog that drives me wild
Oh, I got a woman
Mean as she can be
Sometimes I think
She's almost mean as me
The song Mean Woman Blues by Cliff Richard talks about a woman who is as mean as the singer, or maybe sometimes meaner. The first two lines say it all, "I got a woman, mean as she can be". The singer is aware of how difficult she can be to be with, but he seems almost proud to have her anyway. As the song continues, it becomes clear that the woman is not just mean, but also passionate and intense. She kisses hard, she makes love without a smile, and she drives the singer wild. She is a strange gal, and never happy unless she's mad.
The middle section of the song has a spooky, almost supernatural feel to it. The woman is so mean that a black cat died of fright just by crossing her path. This is a strange image, and it adds to the overall feeling of unease and tension in the song. The music itself is full of tension too, with its ominous guitar riffs and pounding drums. It's like the song is trying to capture the intensity and unpredictability of the woman.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a woman,
I have a female partner,
Mean as she can be
She is extremely unpleasant and unfriendly,
I got a woman,
I have a female partner,
Mean as she can be
She is extremely unpleasant and unfriendly,
Sometimes I think
At times, I consider the possibility
She's almost mean as me
That she's nearly as unpleasant as I am.
A black cat up and died of fright
A cat died of fear
'Cause she crossed his path last night
Because she crossed the path where the black cat was at last night
Oh, I got a woman
Oh, I have a female partner
Mean as she can be
Who is mean as she can possibly be,
Sometimes I think
Occasionally, I consider the possibility
She's almost mean as me
That my female partner is almost as unpleasant as I am.
She kiss so hard, she bruise my lips
Her kisses are so intense that it bruises my lips
Hurts so good, my heart just flips
It feels so painful, but it excites and thrills me
Oh, I got a woman
Oh, I have a female partner
Mean as she can be
Who is mean as she can possibly be,
Sometimes I think
Occasionally, I consider the possibility
She's almost mean as me
That my female partner is almost as unpleasant as I am.
The strangest gal I ever had
She is the weirdest woman I've ever been with
Never happy 'less she's mad
She is never happy unless she's angry
Oh, I got a woman
Oh, I have a female partner
Mean as she can be
Who is mean as she can possibly be,
Sometimes I think
Occasionally, I consider the possibility
She's almost mean as me
That my female partner is almost as unpleasant as I am.
She makes love without a smile
She engages in sexual activities without showing any emotion
Ooh, hot dog that drives me wild
Oh, wow! That really excites me
Oh, I got a woman
Oh, I have a female partner
Mean as she can be
Who is mean as she can possibly be,
Sometimes I think
Occasionally, I consider the possibility
She's almost mean as me
That my female partner is almost as unpleasant as I am.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CLAUDE DEMETRUIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Geoff T
This clip really shows why Cliff and The Shads were the best combo around in the late 50’s and early 60’s, Cliff’s at his best when singing rocky numbers.
alibawb
What a rocker...Cliff.......What a band...The Shadows.......love this.
Alan Thurley
Talking about Cliff and The Shadows being the best rock n roll combo in the 50s and 60s, they still are to this day.
tracy hodgkins
A fantastic example of early Cliff and the Shads!
Rosalinda Dattola
A real great rock and roll star Sir Cliff you're the best!!!
Epikouros Allebook
THESE OLD GEMS GIVE A SPECIAL PLEASURE TO ALL OF US WHO HAVE A ROCKABILLY HEART
Jos van der Gun
Terrific, Cliff & the Shadows at their very, very best!
Isabelle Lévy - Banchereau
Merci pour ce partage en live
J'adore Cliff Richard et encore plus avec les Shadows
Excellent chanteur de rock britannique
Claude Progni
avec Cliff c est merveilleux et avec les ombres ce l ai encore plus la vidéo est super
Jacky Van Hal
GREAT performances all the time Sir Cliff Richard A theme for a dream you still are!