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Why you gotta be so mean vs Why you gotta be so mean?

Both of these phrases are correct, but they differ in punctuation. The first phrase doesn't have a question mark at the end, while the second one has it. The use of the question mark in the second phrase turns the statement into a question, seeking an answer.
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This phrase is correct but lacks a question mark at the end. It is a casual way of asking why someone is being mean.

"Why you gotta be so mean"

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech or writing to question someone's behavior or attitude.
  • Why you gotta be so mean? You, with your switching sides. And your wildfire lies and your humiliation. You have pointed out my flaws again. As if I don't already see them. I walk with my head down. Trying to block you out 'cause I'll never ...
  • Oct 20, 2014 ... ... is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Oct 20, 2014. Smith High sophomore Dashona Smith, in a collaboration with the honors vocal class, performs "Why You Gotta be So Mean" for Unity Day 2014.
  • May 13, 2011 ... I just love the song 'Mean' Someday I'll be living in a big ol' city.. And all you ever gonna be is mean.. Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me.. And all you ever gonna be is mean, Why you gotta be so mean??.... Read ...
  • And so she said "Why you gotta be so mean to me? Why you don't know what you mean to me? Why you always playing games? Lyric Meaning. She's just asking why does he mistreat her when she loves him so much. Improve the quality of ...

Alternatives:

  • Why are you so mean?
  • Why do you have to be so mean?
  • Why must you be so mean?
  • Why do you always have to be mean?
  • Why do you insist on being mean?

This phrase is correct and includes a question mark at the end, making it a direct question about someone's behavior.

"Why you gotta be so mean?"

This phrase is used to ask someone directly why they are being mean, seeking an explanation or response.
  • Why you gotta be so mean? You, with your switching sides. And your wildfire lies and your humiliation. You have pointed out my flaws again. As if I don't already see them. I walk with my head down. Trying to block you out 'cause I'll never ...
  • Oct 20, 2014 ... ... is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Oct 20, 2014. Smith High sophomore Dashona Smith, in a collaboration with the honors vocal class, performs "Why You Gotta be So Mean" for Unity Day 2014.
  • May 13, 2011 ... I just love the song 'Mean' Someday I'll be living in a big ol' city.. And all you ever gonna be is mean.. Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me.. And all you ever gonna be is mean, Why you gotta be so mean??.... Read ...
  • And so she said "Why you gotta be so mean to me? Why you don't know what you mean to me? Why you always playing games? Lyric Meaning. She's just asking why does he mistreat her when she loves him so much. Improve the quality of ...

Alternatives:

  • Why are you so mean?
  • Why do you have to be so mean?
  • Why must you be so mean?
  • Why do you always have to be mean?
  • Why do you insist on being mean?

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