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Song: Mean (Speak Now, 2010)
Who was it about: A Mean Critic
Lyrics: “Someday, I’ll be living in a big old city… And all you’re ever gonna be is mean.”
Story behind the lyrics: As a standout track from her album “Speak Now,” “Mean” was born out of a period when Taylor faced a barrage of criticism from the media and some individuals in the music industry. It responds to those who underestimated her talents and belittled her ambitions. This song was Taylor’s way of drawing a line in the sand, distinguishing between constructive criticism, which she values, and outright meanness, which she refuses to accept. The circumstances surrounding “Mean” highlight Taylor’s resilience in an industry often teeming with harsh judgments and unrealistic expectations.
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