The Middle
Zedd Lyrics
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Stay or leave, the cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions
So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle, oh
Take a step back for a minute, into the kitchen
Floors are wet and taps are still running, dishes are broken
How did we get into this mess? Got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions
So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go, oh
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Looking at you, I can't lie
Just pouring out admission
Regardless of my objection, oh
And it's not about my pride
I need you on my skin
Just come over, pull me in, just
Oh, baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle, no no
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle? Oh yeah
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle? Oh
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle, baby?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle, middle?
In the middle, middle
The lyrics to Zedd's song The Middle describe a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The singer sits on the stairs trying to decide whether to stay or leave after a fight with their partner. They don't understand how they ended up in such a mess, and things got so aggressive. However, they still have good intentions and don't want to let go of their partner. They ask their partner to pull them closer, to meet in the middle, to work out their differences and not to let the relationship fall apart.
The chorus asks the partner to meet them in the middle because they are "losing their mind just a little." The second verse takes us into the kitchen, where the mess continues with wet floors, running taps, and broken dishes. The singer again wonders how they got into this mess and acknowledges that things got aggressive, but reminds their partner that their intentions were good. The bridge highlights the singer's vulnerability, admitting they can't hide their feelings anymore, and they need their partner close to them, regardless of any objection. They close the song with the chorus, asking their partner to meet them in the middle and not to let things fall apart.
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Line by Line Meaning
Take a seat right over there, sat on the stairs
Sit down next to me on the staircase
Stay or leave, the cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
We have a decision to make, but I don't know the state of our resources
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I don't understand how we ended up fighting like this
I know we meant all good intentions
I know we had good intentions when we started, but something went wrong
So pull me closer
Come closer to me
Why don't you pull me close?
I want you to hold me tightly
Why don't you come on over?
Why don't you come to me?
I can't just let you go
I can't bear to lose you
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Can we compromise and meet halfway?
I'm losing my mind just a little
I'm going crazy overthinking this
Take a step back for a minute, into the kitchen
Let's take a break and go into the kitchen
Floors are wet and taps are still running, dishes are broken
The kitchen is a mess with water on the floor, taps still on, and broken dishes
Looking at you, I can't lie
When I look at you, I can't be dishonest
Just pouring out admission
I am confessing my feelings
Regardless of my objection, oh
Even though I might have some reservations
And it's not about my pride
This is not about my ego
I need you on my skin
I physically crave your touch
Just come over, pull me in, just
Just come closer to me and hold me tightly
In the middle, no no
In the middle of our dilemma
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle? Oh yeah
Can we please compromise and meet halfway?
In the middle
In the middle of our situation
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle, baby?
Can we negotiate and meet halfway?
I'm losing my mind just a little
I can't stop thinking about this and it's driving me crazy
So why don't you just meet me in the middle, middle?
Can we reach a compromise and meet halfway?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Zaslavski, Jordan Johnson, Kyle Mark Trewartha, Michael G. Trewartha, Sarah Paige Aarons, Stefan Adam Johnson, Marcus Durand Lomax
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Cole Rolland
THIS SONG IS INCREDIBLE
Noah Linebarrier
Everyone igonring the fact that Cole Rolland is here.
Adrian Matos
The Middle Zedd
ShadowQueen08
IKR
AvRy In ThE hOuSe
@Noah Linebarrier ya
Volcanoice80
Yes it is
VoidSurf
Everything about this song is so well done. Killer vocals, killer beat, killer production, killer hook.
Amanda Laurita
mesma base do rock
VoidSurf
@Drifterman319 I know it's heavily autotuned and produced, but the vocalist can obviously sing regardless. Autotune is everywhere in this genre, the pitch has to be flawless and the human voice can't achieve that level of perfection.
This isn't my type of music, but I can appreciate it for what it is - commercial pop music with an EDM twist made to be a radio hit. It's really good for what it was meant to be. The vocals, composition and production are super catchy. Try not to be so bitter.
Khairul Amri
Wow! Serial killer! 😲