Mean Mean Man
Embracing the Allure of a Mysterious Love: Mean Mean Man by Wanda Jackson
Lyrics
i love a mean mean man
Expresses the singer's affection for a man with a tough or unkind demeanor.
he lives uptown
Specifies that the man in question resides in the uptown area.
when i want him he's never around
Highlights the man's unavailability when the singer desires his company.
he's a mean mean man
Reiterates the description of the man as mean, emphasizing a negative trait.
he's a mean mean man
Repeats the characterization of the man as mean, emphasizing the singer's perception.
he's a mean mean man but i love him all i can
Despite acknowledging the man's negative qualities, the singer declares her love for him.
now he calls up and wants a date at 8
Describes the man's habit of scheduling dates at 8, introducing a specific behavior.
he's never on time he's always late
Points out the man's consistent tardiness, portraying a lack of punctuality.
he's a mean mean man
Reaffirms the man's mean nature, acknowledging his flaws.
he's a mean mean man
Repeats the characterization of the man as mean, emphasizing the recurring theme.
he's a mean mean man but i love him all i can
Despite the man's flaws, the singer reiterates her commitment to loving him.
now we go to a dance, he holds me tight
Describes a dance scenario where the man holds the singer tightly, indicating physical closeness.
but he don't even kiss me goodnight
Despite the physical proximity, the man fails to express affection through a goodnight kiss.
he's a mean mean man
Repeats the characterization of the man as mean, focusing on his behavior at the dance.
he's a mean mean man
Emphasizes the recurring theme of the man's mean nature despite the physical connection.
he's a mean mean man but i love him all i can
Expresses the singer's enduring love for the man despite his consistent negative behavior.
i know i'm a fool to love that man
Acknowledges the singer's awareness of her foolishness in loving a man with negative traits.
but i'm gonna love him as long as i can
Declares the singer's determination to continue loving the man despite recognizing the folly.
he's a mean mean man
Reiterates the characterization of the man as mean, underscoring his negative qualities.
he's a mean mean man
Repeats the description of the man as mean, emphasizing the consistent theme.
he's a mean mean man but i love him all i can
Despite the man's negativity, the singer reaffirms her commitment to loving him to the best of her ability.
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