Mean Man

W.A.S.P. · Best Of The Best [2000]

A tatooed madman, I'm hell on wheels

Born a wicked child left alone in the fields

My father was the wind, my mother was fire

Raised by the wolves and I grew up wild

A kamakazi man, a hollering 'Banzai'

Never crash and burn, never gonna die

ya cannibal it's me, ya scream and shout

I'll chew ya up and spit ya out



Storms i gotcha comin and its gonna be me.

Here comes Trouble with a capital "T", ta,ta,ta



'Cause I'm a mean mother fucking man,

I gotta scream, that's what I am

All the way, all the way

'Cause I'm a mean mother fucking man,

Riding the wind and know I'll be damned

All they way, all the way, all the way



Chewbacca in the rye, the water of fire

A terror in the flesh, a killer for hire

California man I'm white line, "Homer"

The unruly one they call the "Blond Bomber"

Scooter gypsy, I'm a renegade

An orphan on the road, a live hand greande

Never gonna quit before my time

When the moon gets high then I'll be blind

Mad dog 20-20's king,ooh

I drink that stuff and start getting obscene



'Cause I'm a mean mother fucking man,

I gotta scream, that's what I am

All the way, all the way

'Cause I'm a mean mother fucking man,

Riding the wind and know I'll be damned



I'm a motorcycle man

Don't ever give a damn

I lie when the truth serves better

The Marquis de Sade, I cheat,steal and rob

A heavy metal creature

All the way, all the way, all the way



'Cause I'm a mean mother fucking man,

I gotta scream, that's what I am

All the way, all the way

'Cause I'm a mean mother fucking man,

Riding the wind and know I'll be damned

All they way, all the way, all the way

Mean Man

W.A.S.P.'s "Mean Man" stands as a defining track from their 2000 compilation, Best Of The Best, capturing the band's signature blend of heavy metal and rockabilly swagger. Released during a period where the group solidified its status as a major force in the genre, the song exemplifies frontman Blain Ellis's distinctive vocal style, characterized by a raspy, aggressive delivery that drives the track's relentless energy. The recording features the band's characteristic use of distorted guitars and driving rhythms, creating a sonic landscape that appeals to fans of classic hard rock and metal. As part of their extensive discography, "Mean Man" reflects the enduring appeal of W.A.S.P.'s work, which has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional metal while maintaining a raw, unpolished aesthetic that resonates with audiences worldwide.