By Peter Markush
[Note: I'm working on a studio demo of this song with background vocals and strings]
Verse 1
You used to get pushed around a lot
You felt pathetic and small
You fought back and you stole from your neighbors
And now you rule them all
I can tell that you're sufferin'
You've got a lot on your mind
I can see why you're so angry
A friend is hard to find
Half Chorus
I love mean people
Mean people need love
I love mean people
Mean people need love
Verse 2
Some people seem to have lots of money
Because they cheated and lied
You got a lot of misdeeds on your conscience
That eat you up inside
I got a morsel of hope for ya, buddy
Our fates are intertwined
You and I are universally connected
What's yours is mine
Chorus
I love mean people
Mean people need love
I love mean people
Mean people need love
We're all mean people
We all need love
We're all mean people
Everybody needs love
Bridge/Rap
Beholden to your stockholders
Nagged by your wife
I might enjoy your money
But I wouldn't want your life
I'm sure lots of people
Like to hate on you
As if that would make you
Change what you do
They tell you not to treat the Earth
As if it's your toy
But when when was the last time
The Earth gave you joy?
It's not fair to say
That you're a demon through and through
You're human just like me
And I love you
Chorus
Bass Solo
Chorus