Mean Old World
Rick Nelson · Best Of 1963-75 [1990]
(B. Vera)
I walk in a crowd, hidin' tears I can't cry out loud
I can't let them see me cry
'Cause they don't care if I live or die
And it's a mean old world, let me tell you
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
I sit in my room, it's a room filled with gloom
I sit and wait for the telephone
But no one cares if I'm all alone
And it's a mean old world, let me tell you
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
Sometime's, my friends don't understand me
Sometime's they can be so cruel
All I hope, is someday I'll find
Someone to love my whole life through.
I walk down the street, hide my face from the people I meet
They don't see the tears in my eyes
They don't care or even realise
That it's a mean old world, let me tell you
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
It's a mean old world, babe I need someone.
It's a mean old world, oh I need someone...
I walk in a crowd, hidin' tears I can't cry out loud
I can't let them see me cry
'Cause they don't care if I live or die
And it's a mean old world, let me tell you
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
I sit in my room, it's a room filled with gloom
I sit and wait for the telephone
But no one cares if I'm all alone
And it's a mean old world, let me tell you
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
Sometime's, my friends don't understand me
Sometime's they can be so cruel
All I hope, is someday I'll find
Someone to love my whole life through.
I walk down the street, hide my face from the people I meet
They don't see the tears in my eyes
They don't care or even realise
That it's a mean old world, let me tell you
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
It's a mean old world when you need someone.
It's a mean old world, babe I need someone.
It's a mean old world, oh I need someone...
Mean Old World - Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson's "Mean Old World" stands as a defining track from his 1963-75 compilation, showcasing his signature blend of rock and roll and doo-wop. Recorded during the height of his career, the song reflects the era's youthful energy and social commentary, characteristic of Nelson's work with Decca Records. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the polished yet raw sound that made him a cultural icon of the 1960s. The track exemplifies his ability to deliver catchy melodies with a distinct vocal style that resonated with audiences worldwide, cementing his legacy in the history of American pop music.