How Can You Be So Mean
Jimmie Vaughan Lyrics


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You said you love me, well, that's due
When I'm gone you're kissin' someone new.
How can you be so mean? How can you be so mean?
You tell me, pretty baby, how can you be so mean.

My heart is a-heavy, so unkind.
Can't go on I'm a-losin' my mind.
How can you be so mean? How can you be so mean?
You tell me, pretty baby, how can you be so mean.

Oh-oh-oh, why do you cause me so much pain?
Don't you know you're driving me insane?
How can you be so mean? How can you be so mean?
You tell me, pretty baby, how can you be so mean.

I'm so unhappy, blue as could be.
Don't you know that you're killin' me?
How can you be so mean? How can you be so mean?
You tell me, pretty baby, how can you be so mean.





So mean, so mean.
You tell me, pretty baby, how can you be so mean.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jimmie Vaughan's song "How Can You Be So Mean" reveal a man's feelings of hurt and confusion over his lover's unfaithful behavior. He confronts her about kissing someone else when he's not around, and wonders why she would be so cruel to him. He describes his heavy heart and his descent into madness as a result of her actions. The chorus repeats the question of how she can be so mean, underscoring his disbelief and pain.


Overall, the song captures the universal experience of being betrayed by someone you thought loved you. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the singer's emotional turmoil. The slow and soulful blues style of the music further emphasizes the mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

You said you love me, well, that's due
You claimed to love me, but it seems now it was a false claim


When I'm gone you're kissin' someone new.
When I'm away, you're cheating on me by kissing someone else


My heart is a-heavy, so unkind.
I'm feeling very heavy-hearted and troubled


Can't go on I'm a-losin' my mind.
I can't continue like this because I'm losing my mental stability


Oh-oh-oh, why do you cause me so much pain?
You're causing me a lot of emotional pain that's becoming unbearable


Don't you know you're driving me insane?
You should be aware that you're causing me to lose my sanity


I'm so unhappy, blue as could be.
I'm very unhappy and feeling very blue


Don't you know that you're killin' me?
You should understand that your actions are causing me to feel like I'm dying


How can you be so mean? How can you be so mean?
I'm wondering how you can behave in such a cruel and malicious way


You tell me, pretty baby, how can you be so mean.
I'm asking you directly to explain your actions, even though you referred to me as pretty baby




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN L. ALEXANDER

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Comments from YouTube:

fenchel

What a banger

MrSilverblues

great song its like your back in time, thanks kayuko!!! I hope lou ann barton plays with jimmie friday night

MrSilverblues

Freat song its like your back in time, thanks kayuko!!!

MrSilverblues

It was an amzing great show, unfortunatelly I cant send any video im having trouble with my acc.

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