Madeline the Person - MEAN! (Official Music Video)

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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

[MadelineThePerson]

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!

[Andyyoureastar]

I can’t describe just how comforting the chorus sounds. Just feels like a hug to the listener

[YouTube]

thank you for celebrating individuality ❤

[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!

[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 👌🏾

[roxyt]

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.

[amykellogg]

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❤️‍🩹

[Katxki]

The “One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be” part hits so close to home. I’ve never listened to a song consecutively like I have with this one. I still have a slightly rocky road coming to terms with my trauma but this song captures a chunk of it. Thank you Madeline for sharing your talent with the world 💖

[hayleywright]

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.

[Skypticdragon]

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.

[brendaharemza]

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.

[trynafind_anaya]

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.

[eleanorgreen]

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.

[tristam]

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)

[MadyBeeee]

It just blows me away how perfectly she captured words I’ve never been able to say. I genuinely feel heard for the first time in my life.

[emilykrey]

“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

[aubreyvogt]

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.

[sappheau]

Such a healing voice with meaningful lyrics. I love her so much.

[FelicityMoore-kybz]

The "one thing I like about me is that I'm not like you and I never will be" reminds me of myself towards my father and my mother. so thank you for making this song!!!

[thirstae-for-bts]

I know you, Madeline, will never see this but thank you for such a comforting song.
I literally cried my eyes out.

As someone who lived in a abusive home, was bullied for 14 years, went to school with bruises and the teachers didn’t said anything, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, PTSD & anxiety, 4 hip surgeries, lag of confidence, stress disorder, fear of meeting new people… Thank you.
I can scream this now to them.