STAY MEAN

Intro They told me soften up. No.

Verse 1 They said age should make me gentle Make me bite my tongue Smile when somebody crosses lines Pretend that nothing's wrong They said, “Learn to let it roll off” “Boy, you've proved enough” Funny how the ones preaching peace Never had to eat the dust

Pre-Chorus I can be kind I can be clean But don't confuse that With weak

Chorus Stay mean Stay mean Keep a little thunder Underneath Stay mean Stay mean You don't need permission To keep your teeth Be good when it matters Stand tall when it gets ugly Stay mean

Verse 2 I shake hands with honest people Hold doors and pay my debts Help a stranger change a tire And remember every threat Mercy ain't the same as weakness Peace ain't laying down I can walk away from trouble Till it follows me around

Breakdown Stay calm Stay sharp Know your line Know your heart Give respect Till respect leaves Then— Stay mean Stay mean Stay mean Keep a little wildfire Underneath Stay mean Stay mean You don't owe this world Your other cheek Love hard Stand straight Don't bend just to keep things clean Stay mean

Outro Not cruel. Mean.

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