<P> `` Mean '' is a song written and recorded by American singer - songwriter Taylor Swift for her third studio album , Speak Now ( 2010 ) . Produced by Swift alongside Nathan Chapman , the song was sent to country radio in the United States on March 13 , 2011 , as the third single from Speak Now . `` Mean '' garnered positive reviews from critics for its lyrical detail and profound country sound . The song received commercial success in the United States and Canada , debuting at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number ten on the Canadian Hot 100 . The song also appeared on the Australian Singles Chart at number 45 . </P>
<P> `` Mean '' is a song written and recorded by American singer - songwriter Taylor Swift for her third studio album , Speak Now ( 2010 ) . Produced by Swift alongside Nathan Chapman , the song was sent to country radio in the United States on March 13 , 2011 , as the third single from Speak Now . `` Mean '' garnered positive reviews from critics for its lyrical detail and profound country sound . The song received commercial success in the United States and Canada , debuting at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number ten on the Canadian Hot 100 . The song also appeared on the Australian Singles Chart at number 45 . </P>
who sings why you got ta be so mean
who sings why you got ta be so mean
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift