Be Mean
by DNCE

Album: DNCE (2016)
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Songfacts®:

  • Joe Jonas wrote this song about a real-life experience when he indulged in some S&M with an unnamed person. "Everyone should try a little bit of something new in the bedroom," the singer told. PrideSource. "It's definitely fun when you bring some whips and leather and whatever you may be into - a little bit of S&M - into the bedroom."

    "You know, you get a little crazy," Jonas added. "It's a fun song, and I hope people can have fun with it and learn from it."

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