Mean To Me (Cover)
This Cinematic Doo-Wop, Brill Building Pop and 1930s Waltz-Pop hybrid begins with lush strings and timpani swells, upright bass walking in 3/4, brushed drums, and grand piano chords. Vibraphone colors the verses, while muted trumpet and finger snaps trade call-response with a doo-wop harmony choir. The male baritone crooner’s warm British tone is captured through a vintage ribbon mic, enhanced by slapback echo and orchestral hall reverb. Tambourine accents enrich the swinging waltz feel, while classic songbook changes evoke a romantic, nostalgic mood throughout.
Mean To Me (Cover)
This Cinematic Doo-Wop, Brill Building Pop and 1930s Waltz-Pop hybrid begins with lush strings and timpani swells, upright bass walking in 3/4, brushed drums, and grand piano chords. Vibraphone colors the verses, while muted trumpet and finger snaps trade call-response with a doo-wop harmony choir. The male baritone crooner’s warm British tone is captured through a vintage ribbon mic, enhanced by slapback echo and orchestral hall reverb. Tambourine accents enrich the swinging waltz feel, while classic songbook changes evoke a romantic, nostalgic mood throughout.
Lyrics
Intro
Verse 1
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
When you say you'll phone
You don't and I'm left alone
Singing the blues and sighin'
Chorus
You treat me coldly
Each day in the year
You always scold me
Whenever somebody is near, dear
It must be great fun to be mean to me
You shouldn't, for can't you see
What you mean to me
Instrumental Break
Verse 2
Sweetheart, I love you
Think the world of you
But I'm afraid you don't care for me
You never show it
Don't let me know it
Everyone says I'm a fool to be
Pining the whole day through
Why do you act like you do? You're mean to me
Why must you be mean to me?
Oh, gee, honey, it seems to me
You love to see me cryin'
Please tell me why
I stay at home each night
When you say you'll phone
You don't and I'm left alone
Just singing the blues and sighin'
Chorus
You treat me coldly
Each day in the year
You always scold me
Whenever somebody is near, dear
It must be great fun for you
Can't you see what you're doing to me
Please, tell me why you're so mean to me
That's all?
Outro