Madeline the Person - MEAN! (Official Music Video)

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Published 2022-04-29
MEAN IS OUT NOW!!!!!♥️🐸🦄🌈 madelinetheperson.lnk.to/mean
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Credits:
Director: Tess Lafia @__tesslafia
Producer: Eric Barrett / Mirror Films @ebmirror
DP: Noah Deats @_noahdeats
1st AC: Billy Briggs @billyonairee
1st AD: Ericka Lavin @lavinsilla
Make up: Ryan Styne @hesitantfailien
Hair: Caitlin Wronski @catwron
Production Designer: Cleo Camp @cleojcamp
Set Dresser: Cara Friedman
Director’s Rep: Randi Wilens / RW Media @randirwmedia
Video Commissioner: Devin Sarno @devinsarno
PA: Derek Nguyen
PA: Devon Lewis

Cast:
Gabby Mendez
Ellie Marie Waters
Sophie Lachman
David Cole
Averie Groleau-Cmelo
Cal Kevany
Holden Miller
Alexa Eskin
Camerona Young
Thea Saccoliti
Luisa Betancur
Hannah Roy
Daphe Herzfeld
Sydney McCarthy
Ryan Nguyen

Lyrics:
You said I take too much space, half an inch from my face, and you meant it
You grabbed my hands and you smiled as you kicked me right out my own sentence

I'm glad you got the chance to be honest, I’m happy for you, there goes years of my progress
You said I take too much space, now I know what you meant when you said it

One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be
Someone who loves how it sounds when they speak, you’re not telling the truth
No you’re just being mean, you’re just being meeeaaaannnnnnn you’re just being meeeaaaaannnn

I went outside just to cry, had this look in your eye like you won
Oh but I can’t be surprised, you care less the more damage you’ve done

I'm glad you’re working through all your issues, projecting on me will never be the way to fix you
You said I take too much space and right now I can’t shake how it stung

[Chorus]

#MadelinethePerson #MEAN

All Comments (21)
  • Guys!!!!!!! It means the absolute world to me to hear your stories and know that you feel any amount of comfort from my song. I’ve only ever wanted to make people feel less alone with my music. Thank you for sharing your feelings with me, I will always hold them so closely. I LOVE YOU!
  • I can’t describe just how comforting the chorus sounds. Just feels like a hug to the listener
  • @Skypticdragon22
    As someone who struggles with anxiety and high functioning autism, it's so hard to be accepted. This song really speaks to me and makes me feel happy knowing that I'm not alone.
  • @roxyt3104
    After years of manipulation, verbal abuse, gaslighting and lies, my mother and I finally cut ties a few weeks back. I can't explain how much this song resonates with me. I may not be perfect, but I'm nothing like her and that's enough for me.
  • @writtencrimes
    I'm an introverted person with horrible social anxiety, this song makes me feel safe and warm. Although I don't have friends this song tells me I don't need friends to be happy! And that's true. Edit: Omg! I've never had so many likes before ty!
  • @amykellogg007
    I came here from tiktok; I heard the chorus line only and I needed to hear the rest. I just left an abusive relationship and the lyrics fit so well to it. Thank you for this. It’s so healing❤️‍🩹
  • @djvinnvader
    You're looking for 0:41. There's just something about how she says "And I never will be". The tone, the subtle harmonies, the sonic balance. Beautiful 👌
  • @YouTube
    thank you for celebrating individuality ❤
  • I am a 67 year old grandma of 6 teenage grandchildren, so in love with this song and the video! I have seen bullying & meanness they have experienced through their lives as they are all in High School. Enjoy your music you are very talented! I will be able to say I knew her when she started out.
  • @tristam370
    Lyrics! :) You said I take too much space half an inch from my face and you meant it You grabbed my hands and you smiled as you kicked me right out my own sentence I’m glad you got the chance to be honest, I’m happy for you There goes years of my progress You said I take too much space Now I know what you meant when you said it One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be Someone who loves how it sounds when they speak You’re not telling the truth, no you’re just being mean You’re just being mean (One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be) You’re just being mean (Someone who loves how it sounds when they speak You’re not telling the truth, no you’re just being mean) I went outside just to cry Had this look in your eye like you won Oh, but I can’t be surprised You care less the more damage you’ve done I’m glad you’re working through all your issues Projecting on me will never be the way to fix you You said I take too much space And right now I can’t shake how it stung One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be Someone who loves how it sounds when they speak You’re not telling the truth, no you’re just being mean You’re just being mean (One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be) You’re just being mean (Someone who loves how it sounds when they speak You’re not telling the truth, no you’re just being mean)
  • this is by far the best song that has ever been written. I have struggled with a lot of family issues in the past- projecting, verbal abuse, and not feeling heard in my own house. i felt like this song brought those issues to light and how it makes the victim feel. i cant believe this song isnt on #1 rn. thanks madeline, thank you for making me feel heard.
  • I swear, this song is truly the Wikipedia definition of my life. I was raised in an abusive and toxic household and because of it I was always worried I'd eventually turn into my parents and hurt the people around me. This song truly captures how I survived.
  • @aubreyvogt2489
    Oh my god oh my god. As someone neurodivergent it’s hard being easily accepted in this world. I hold this song so close to my heart. Goosebumps.
  • @dominicdevyne
    i cannot explain how PROUD i am of this girl. 🥲 madeline, your talent is like no other. i’ve never listened to a song relentlessly and every time feel something different. the way you captivate your emotions and use them in your insane lyricism is absolutely unreal. every song you write tells a totally different story. that’s so rare to find in todays music world. get ready y’all, this song is gonna blow up!! love you madeline <3
  • Funnily I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 18 2 weeks after this song came out and this has been on play non stop. Years of being misunderstood and labelled as different by my peers - especially because of my hyperactivity - does sting. This song definitely fits so many neurodivergents perfectly, including me. Thank you for bringing some validation for us.
  • @emilykrey5319
    “One thing I like about me is I’m nothing like you and I never will be” is my new favorite lyric of all time
  • @belleisnotreal
    Got out of such a sick friend group who were so awful and mean. There was a night I ran out of their apartment, drunk and crying because I couldn’t understand why they were being so mean to a girl we knew. I truly am so glad that I’m nothing like them and I refuse to be. I can’t hold hate like that in my heart
  • @iguess9424
    “Kicked me right out my own sentence” I freaking love that, you have a way with words. TIME TO ADD TO MY SPOTIFY
  • @trillestrican20
    She sounds like a angel an her song has meaning not degrading not disrespectful just pure grace and truth thank you Madeline for being a real person.
  • @everaced
    As comforting and validating as this song may be, just be aware that it's dangerously easy to be just as mean as them without realizing it. I made this mistake recently and just wanted to PSA