The Middle
Caroline Spence Lyrics


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Hey, don′t write yourself off yet
It's only in your head, you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just try your best, try everything you can
It doesn′t matter what they tell themselves When you're away

It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Hey,You know they′re all the same
You know you′re doing better on your own
So don't buy in
Live right now
And just be yourself
It doesn′t matter if it is good enough for someone else

It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Hey, don′t write yourself off yet
It's only in your head, you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just do your best,do everything you can
It doesn′t matter what the bitter hearts are
Gonna say

It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Alright alright




Alright alright
Alright alright

Overall Meaning

Caroline Spence’s song “The Middle” is an empowering and uplifting tune that encourages people not to give up and to strive for success in life. The song has a very positive message, emphasizing that our own perception is what determines our reality. The opening lines of the song, “Hey, don’t write yourself off yet, it’s only in your head you feel left out or looked down on” acknowledges how easy it is to feel insecure in life, especially when things aren’t going as planned. Spence reminds us that we can’t always rely on the opinions of others to dictate how we live our lives.


Spence then advises that the only way to get through difficult times is to try our best and do everything we can. She advises to “Live right now and just be yourself, it doesn’t matter if it is good enough for someone else.” Spence addresses this empowering message to a “little girl in the middle of the ride” symbolizing a person navigating their way through life – uncertain and uneasy. The chorus assures that “everything, everything will be just fine, everything, everything will be alright, alright”. The song is a reminder to be resilient and to never give up, to focus on one’s own journey, and steer clear of negativity.


“The Middle” has been received with wide critical acclaim and it has been praised for its infectious melody and message. The song was included in the “Top 10 Songs You Need To Hear” list by Rolling Stone Magazine and it also won the International Songwriting Contest in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category in 2017. The song has been covered by numerous artists and it has helped to establish Caroline Spence as a prominent country and folk artist.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
Don't give up on yourself just yet


It's only in your head, you feel left out
Feeling left out is just your thoughts; it’s not the reality


Or looked down on
Or being perceived as inferior


Just try your best, try everything you can
Put in maximum efforts towards achieving what you want


It doesn't matter what they tell themselves When you're away
What others say about you doesn’t matter when you're not around


Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
You are still growing, and the best is yet to come


Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything will work out as it should in the end


Everything, everything will be alright, alright
Everything will be okay; there’s no need to worry


Hey, you know they're all the same
Everybody is going through similar struggles


You know you're doing better on your own
You're better off without comparing yourself to others


So don't buy in
Don't let anyone's expectations dictate your actions


Live right now
Live in the moment


And just be yourself
Be authentic and true to yourself


It doesn't matter if it is good enough for someone else
It doesn't matter if your choices/achievements are not appreciated by others; as long as you're happy with them


It just takes some time
Things take time to fall into place


It doesn't matter what the bitter hearts are Gonna say
The negative comments of unhappy people don't define you




Writer(s): James Adkins, Richard Burch, Zachary Lind, Thomas D Linton

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lalhriatpuii7621

Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in your head, you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just try your best, try everything you can
It doesn't matter what they tell themselves
When you're away

It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Hey, you know they're all the same You know you're doing better on your own
So don't buy in
Just live right now, and just be yourself
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else

It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in your head, you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just do your best (do your best)
Do everything you can (do everything you can)
It doesn't matter what their bitter hearts are gonna say It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright



All comments from YouTube:

@TheTuggerrype

It sounds brilliant. Caroline has nailed this.

@Bernieator

I LOVE your song! Thanks for your work

@anacurrier8351

What a beautiful voice!!

@joselmamariadeandrade4076

Canta muito!

@cuervosalaventa

Great cover!!!

@1stSaintsFan

LOVE IT!!!!

@lalhriatpuii7621

Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in your head, you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just try your best, try everything you can
It doesn't matter what they tell themselves
When you're away

It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Hey, you know they're all the same You know you're doing better on your own
So don't buy in
Just live right now, and just be yourself
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else

It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in your head, you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just do your best (do your best)
Do everything you can (do everything you can)
It doesn't matter what their bitter hearts are gonna say It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright

@giotino

Wonderful!

@faspeake

Right on Caroline. Good to hear ya again.

@taniagarciagarcia4479

i love this song

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