"Mean" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift (pictured), and is from her third studio album, Speak Now (2010). Big Machine Records released it to US country radio on March 7, 2011. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, "Mean" is a six-string banjo-led country, country pop, and bluegrass track that incorporates fiddles and mandolins. In the lyrics, Swift addresses her detractors and strives to overcome the criticism and achieve success. Several publications have listed "Mean" as one of the best country songs. It won Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The track received certifications in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The music video, which features themes of self-empowerment and anti-bullying, garnered multiple industry nominations. Swift included "Mean" in the set lists of the Speak Now World Tour (2011–2012) and the Red Tour (2013–2014). (Full article...).
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