Mean Woman Blues
Commander Cody Lyrics


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I got a woman,
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
'Cause she crossed his path last night
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Commander Cody's song "Mean Woman Blues" paint a picture of a woman who is quite tough to handle. The song opens up with the lead singer acknowledging that he has a woman who is meaner than most of the women that he has encountered in his life. The next line takes it a step further by revealing that at times he believes that this woman is meaner than he is. The singer seems to be trapped in a tumultuous relationship with a woman who is not your everyday type of girl.


As the song progresses, the singer tells a story of how this woman is so mean that even a black cat died of fright because it crossed her path. The song's catchy chorus highlights the singer's desire to withstand the torture of this relationship and endure the mean woman's ways. Moreover, the song reveals that the woman is so newsworthy among the singer's friends that they all know about her behavior. The bridge of this song evokes some sensuality, as the singer talks about how her kiss leaves him with bruises that he enjoys.


In conclusion, "Mean Woman Blues" is a classic tune that channels fun rockabilly energy with a little bit of country. The lyrics are a tongue-in-cheek description of a woman who is not easy to please, but the singer still cannot help but love her. The song makes sure to let the listeners know that even though the woman is tough, the singer is just as mean and tough as well, making them a perfect match.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a woman,
I am in a romantic relationship with a female partner


Mean as she can be
She displays a very unkind and unpleasant attitude towards others


I got a woman,
I am in a romantic relationship with a female partner


Mean as she can be
She displays a very unkind and unpleasant attitude towards others


Sometimes I think
At times, I get the feeling


She's almost mean as me
She's almost as unkind and unpleasant as I can be


A black cat up and died of fright
A feline animal died suddenly because of extreme fear


'Cause she crossed his path last night
The cat's encounter with her was its final experience


Oh, I got a woman
I am in a romantic relationship with a female partner


Mean as she can be
She displays a very unkind and unpleasant attitude towards others


Sometimes I think
At times, I get the feeling


She's almost mean as me
She's almost as unkind and unpleasant as I can be


She kiss so hard, she bruise my lips
She kisses with so much force that it causes injuries on my lips


Hurts so good, my heart just flips
Even though it hurts, it feels pleasurable and exciting


Oh, I got a woman
I am in a romantic relationship with a female partner


Mean as she can be
She displays a very unkind and unpleasant attitude towards others


Sometimes I think
At times, I get the feeling


She's almost mean as me
She's almost as unkind and unpleasant as I can be


The strangest gal I ever had
She is the most peculiar and unusual woman I have been with


Never happy 'less she's mad
She is only content when she's displeased or angry


Oh, I got a woman
I am in a romantic relationship with a female partner


Mean as she can be
She displays a very unkind and unpleasant attitude towards others


Sometimes I think
At times, I get the feeling


She's almost mean as me
She's almost as unkind and unpleasant as I can be


She makes love without a smile
She engages in sexual activity without showing any signs of joy or happiness


Ooh, hot dog that drives me wild
It excites and arouses me in a powerful way


Oh, I got a woman
I am in a romantic relationship with a female partner


Mean as she can be
She displays a very unkind and unpleasant attitude towards others


Sometimes I think
At times, I get the feeling


She's almost mean as me
She's almost as unkind and unpleasant as I can be




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CLAUDE DEMETRUIS

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