Mean Disposition
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
You got a mean disposition,
You got no inner vision,
And you're cruel in addition.
I can tell by the way you look,
I can read you like a book.
Oh, you're out there on your own,
Without friends to call your own.
Remember the days,
When we thought they would last for always.
Life full of dreams,
And we really believe that they come true some day.
You got a mean disposition,
But no goal or ambition.
Oh, you're out there on your own,
With no place to call a home.
Remember the days,
When we thought they would last for always.
Life full of dreams,
And we really believe that they come true one day.
Whatever happened to the man
With a future and a plan?
You got a mean disposition
Toodoodoo doodoodoo doodoo
Toodoodoo doodoodoo doodoo
You got a mean disposition,
You got no inner vision,
And you're cruel, oh yes you are!
You got no inner vision,
And you're cruel in addition.
I can tell by the way you look,
I can read you like a book.
Oh, you're out there on your own,
Without friends to call your own.
Remember the days,
When we thought they would last for always.
Life full of dreams,
And we really believe that they come true some day.
You got a mean disposition,
But no goal or ambition.
Oh, you're out there on your own,
With no place to call a home.
Remember the days,
When we thought they would last for always.
Life full of dreams,
And we really believe that they come true one day.
Whatever happened to the man
With a future and a plan?
You got a mean disposition
Toodoodoo doodoodoo doodoo
Toodoodoo doodoodoo doodoo
You got a mean disposition,
You got no inner vision,
And you're cruel, oh yes you are!
Mean Disposition - The Kinks
Released in 1966, 'Mean Disposition' stands as a quintessential example of The Kinks' signature rock sound, blending sharp guitar work with Ray Davies' distinctive vocal delivery. The track exemplifies the band's ability to capture the anxieties and social tensions of the mid-1960s United Kingdom, a theme central to their discography during this era. As part of their broader catalog of socially conscious pop-rock, the song utilizes a driving rhythm and biting lyrics to critique human nature and interpersonal conflict. Its enduring appeal lies in its raw energy and the band's mastery of creating atmospheric tension, making it a defining piece of their contribution to British Invasion music.