She has won numerous awards and inspired many to donate their time and money to countless charities around the globe. Her accomplishments in blues, jazz and rock have moved audiences across the country. Her talents have led to collaborations, as both singer and songwriter, with internationally acclaimed artists as well as local friends and heroes.
Molly Johnson has rocked standing-room only audiences in nightclubs and bars from coast-to-coast as a pop artist, seduced the patrons of salons and lounges with her luscious interpretations of jazz and blues standards and even regaled royalty with her unique and charming presence.
However, Molly's most prized accomplishment to date is being a good mother to her two children.
Mean To Me
Molly Johnson Lyrics
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Why must you be mean to me'
Gee, honey, it seems to me
You love to see me cryin'
Don't know why
I stay home each night
Say you'll phone
You don't and I'm left alone
You treat me coldly each day of the year
And ya' always scold me
Whenever somebody is near, dear
It must be
Great fun to be mean to me
Ya should've but can't you see
What ! What! You mean to me.
You're mean to me
Why must you be mean to me
Gee honey it seems to me
You love to see me cryin'
I don't know why'
I stay home
Each night, say you'll phone
Ya don't and I'm left all alone
Singin' the blues I was cryin'
You treat me coldly
Each day of the year
And you always scold me
Whenever somebody is near, dear
It must be
Great fun to be Mean to Me
Ya should've but can't you see
What ! What! You mean to me.
Oh, ya Mean to Me!
The lyrics to Molly Johnson's "Mean to Me" evoke a deep sense of pain and sadness while at the same time highlighting the complexity of relationships. The song is about a person who continually mistreats their partner and enjoys seeing them suffer. The singer is at a loss as to why they remain in the relationship despite the constant hurt they experience. They express their vulnerability, pleading with their partner to be kind and not make them cry.
The opening line, "You're mean to me, why must you be mean to me," sets the tone for the entire song. It's clear that the singer is deeply hurt by their partner's actions, and they question why one would do such a thing to someone they are supposed to love. The following line, "Gee honey, it seems to me you love to see me cryin'" suggests that the partner gets some sort of sadistic pleasure from causing pain.
The line: "Singin' the blues I was cryin'" is significant in that it references the blues genre, which is known for its expression of emotion, particularly sadness and heartbreak. The singer expresses their pain through music and equates their partner's actions to a form of emotional abuse. This song highlights the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're mean to me
The way you treat me is unkind
Why must you be mean to me
I don't understand why you treat me like this
Gee honey it seems to me
I get the impression that you enjoy hurting me
You love to see me cryin'
Your actions bring me to tears and you seem to find satisfaction in that
I don't know why'
I'm puzzled as to why I put up with this treatment from you
I stay home
I'm reluctant to go out and face the possibility of being mistreated in public
Each night, say you'll phone
It would be nice if you followed through on your promise to call me
Ya don't and I'm left all alone
Feeling abandoned and disregarded when you fail to communicate with me
Singin' the blues I was cryin'
My sadness and feelings of rejection are expressed through my music
You treat me coldly
Your demeanor towards me lacks warmth and affection
Each day of the year
This is not a transient or occasional behavior, but a consistent pattern of mistreatment
And you always scold me
Your words are harsh and critical, often in front of other people
Whenever somebody is near, dear
You seem to go out of your way to embarrass and humiliate me in front of others
It must be
I can only imagine that for you, it's enjoyable to treat me this way
Great fun to be Mean to Me
You derive pleasure from causing me pain and making me feel small
Ya should've but can't you see
Despite all of this, I am still hoping that you will change and see how much I care about you
What ! What! You mean to me.
Your behavior is hurting me deeply and I want you to understand that
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., O/B/O CAPASSO, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk
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