Pretty When You’re Mean

You've got fire in your eyes, but I've seen you when you cry
Ain't no need for that disguise in front of me
Heard you screaming in the streets, held you tender 'neath the sheets
Always trying to be the only one I need
Though we cannot help but argue
But I'm sure we'll both agree that

You're so pretty when you're mean
It's just one of your extremes
Can't you see you're pretty when you're mean?
Yeah, you're pretty when you're mean
No, there ain't no in between
Can't you see you're pretty when you're mean?
Pretty when you're mean

At the bar, you make a scene when you've had too much to drink
Throwing punches while I'm trying to drive you home
Yeah, you're grumpy and you're cold but there's beauty in your soul
And deep down you're scared of ending up alone
Yeah, you always drive me crazy
And I've clearly gone insane because

You're so pretty when you're mean
When you're throwing things at me
Can't you see you're pretty when you're mean?
Yeah, you're pretty when you're mean
Jealousy and self-esteem
Can't you see you're pretty when you're mean?
Pretty when you're mean

Took a beating in my heart when you broke it all apart
You might hate me, but I'll love you in return
And I'm used to the abuse but I guess that's no excuse
There's a lesson here I'll probably never learn
And it's been a long time coming
Cause it's hard to let you go, you know

You're so pretty when you're mean
Guess that's how you'll always be
Can't you see you're pretty when you're mean?
Yeah, you're pretty when you're mean
As you're getting up to leave
Can't you see you're pretty when you're mean?
Pretty when you're mean
You're pretty when you're mean
You're pretty when you're mean