Mean Woman Blues
Demetrius Lyrics

The first verse of Demetrius's song "Mean Woman Blues" introduces us to a woman who is, as the title suggests, mean. The poet acknowledges that he has a woman who is as mean as they come, and sometimes he feels that she is almost as mean as he is. The second verse, however, takes a slightly different approach, describing the woman in question in more positive terms. She has ruby-red lips and shapely hips, and she has the ability to make the singer's heart skip a beat. Although the woman's mean streak is still present, it is now presented as something that makes her all the more alluring. The repeated lines add weight to the idea that this woman is not one to be trifled with, yet the poet clearly cannot help but be enamored by her.

The chorus reaffirms the poet's sense of pride in having a woman who is challenging, as he sings that he is not bragging but everything he does, he does well. This is followed by another verse that repeats the description of the woman's physical features, again highlighting her powerful magnetism. The song is peppered with ad-libs and interjections, adding to the overall feel of the poet as someone who is overflowing with personality.