I. Ben Green
Born and raised in New York City, Ben Green started playing piano at age 3 and writing songs by age 9. While attending Skidmore College, Ben played the folk clubs of Saratoga Springs, NY until the late, great Lena Spencer of Caffe Lena's encouraged him to pursue a career as a recording artist.
Several years of making demos and playing around NYC led to signing a publishing deal with EMI in 1990 and an artist deal with the ill fated SBK records. Ben enjoyed success as a songwriter, having his work covered by R&B great Buddy Miles and sax soloist Warren Hil. He also wrote and performed the title song for the Rob Lowe movie, The Finest Hour . His songs have been featured at various radio formats including NPR, AC and AAA.
II. Ben Green
About
"I feel privileged to pay tribute to the legends of blues men and women who came before me. I honor their work, lives, honesty and creativity. My original music is inspired by my family, work and common man's blues. Hope you like it." Ben Green
Biography
Ben Green is a Deep Roots Blues songwriter with an original slide guitar style. For over twenty years, Ben has performed as a solo artist & has become a favorite among his listeners. He also collaborates with other great talent for some one of kind performances.
Released in December 2012, his Fourth CD "Can't Live Without 'em" demonstrates once again his gifted songwriting skills, strong vocals and distinctive finger pickin' and slide work. Definitely his best collection to date, his music matures with each release. And with more songs in the wind or already finished, he plans another release in 2013. You can purchase the newest recording, MP3 or CD at CD Baby:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bengreen3
His third collection, “Westboro Blues”, was released in 2008 and is a heavy dose of what he refers to as a “front porch pickin’ kind of blues”.
Performing on a variety of acoustic six & twelve string guitars, Ben is more than ready to get the Blues & ALWAYS leaves you wanting more!!
Ben Green represented MO Blues Association Inc in the 2009 International Blues Challenge as a semi-finalist in the Solo/Duo Category. He was one of sixty challengers from around the world.
Ben has been married to his lovely wife, Carlene for 16 years and together they have four beautiful children. Ben is a hard working man and father whose music is often inspired by his work and family.
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Caught In The Middle
Ben Green Lyrics
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You're down
All you found you wanted was a place to hide
You're caught in the middle
Of a two time love
All you really wanted was a place to hide
Crawling up to see it's
What about you
Ah you
I don't believe it
What you've done to me
What about you
Ah you
You call
And you cry
Trying hard to fall between the times
You're caught in the middle
Of a two time love
All you really wanted was to survive
Chorus
Times up
You're down
Drowning in a well-defended lie
You're caught in the middle
Of a two time love
All you really wanted was a place to hide
Chorus
The lyrics of Ben Green's song "Caught In The Middle" depict someone who is struggling to navigate a tumultuous relationship. The singer paints a picture of someone who is constantly up and down, searching for a place to hide from the chaos of their love life. The individual is caught in the middle of a "two time love," which suggests that they are involved with someone who is either cheating on them or unable to commit to their relationship. As the song progresses, the singer highlights the confusion and frustration that the person feels about their situation. They are unsure of what to believe or whom to trust, as they are constantly being pulled in different directions by their partner's actions.
Ultimately, the chorus of the song conveys the longing that the person has for a sense of stability and safety in their relationship. They just want to survive and find a place to hide from the turmoil that their love has brought into their life. Yet, at the same time, they are haunted by questions about their partner's true intentions and what they have done to contribute to their current situation. It's a powerful and relatable message about the challenges of grappling with uncertainty and negotiating the complexities of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You get up
After being knocked down, you muster up the courage to get back up.
You're down
You are feeling defeated and weak.
All you found you wanted was a place to hide
You just wanted to escape and retreat from the hardships of life.
You're caught in the middle
You are stuck in a difficult situation without any clear solution or escape.
Of a two time love
You are torn between two loves and cannot decide which to choose.
All you really wanted was a place to hide
Your one and only desire is to find a safe place to retreat.
Crawling up to see it's
You slowly rise up to face your problems, even though it's painful.
All the same
The outcome or situation is not changing, no matter how hard you try.
What about you
You start questioning yourself and your actions.
Ah you
This is a way of addressing and confronting yourself.
I don't believe it
You are shocked and dismayed at what has happened.
What you've done to me
You feel hurt and betrayed by someone's actions.
You call
You reach out for help and support.
And you cry
You break down emotionally and express your pain and sadness.
Trying hard to fall between the times
You are struggling to find a balance between past and present, or to fit in with others.
You're caught in the middle
Once again, you are stuck in a difficult situation without any clear solution or escape.
Of a two time love
You are still torn between two loves and cannot decide which to choose.
All you really wanted was to survive
You simply want to be able to make it through this difficult time alive and intact.
Times up
The clock has run out, time is running short.
You're down
Once again, you are feeling defeated and weak.
Drowning in a well-defended lie
You are suffocating in deception created and maintained by someone else.
You're caught in the middle
Despite your best efforts, you are stuck in the same difficult situation.
Of a two time love
You are still torn between two loves and cannot decide which to choose.
All you really wanted was a place to hide
Once again, your only desire is to find a safe place to retreat from the world.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.