“'Mean' is a song I wrote about somebody who wrote things that were so mean so many times that it would ruin my day. Then it would ruin the next day. And it would level me so many times, I just felt like I was being hit in the face every time this person would take to their computer.”

A contemporary American singer-songwriter and record producer, Taylor Swift is best known for her narrative-driven pop and country music, blending personal storytelling with sharp lyrical wit. Her work spans multiple genres, from folk-infused indie to polished pop, and her influence extends beyond music into cultural commentary and advocacy.