Caught In The Middle
Charli XCX Lyrics
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Caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle
Caught in the middle of love
Took the plane at five, flew across the world, I'm the other girl
The one who's in your head
Laid there by your side in the city nights, naked in the lights
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
You're stuck on my mind push restart, press rewind
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Lost inside the line, stare across the room, almost falling through
Never make the same mistake
Harder every time, wish we could be true, always wanted you
We got to stay a mystery
Oh, I'm caught in the middle, caught in the middle of
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
You're stuck on my mind push restart, press rewind
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Oh, I'm caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
You're stuck on my mind push restart then press rewind
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
The lyrics of Charli XCX's "Caught in the Middle" depict a complicated love triangle. The singer is the "other girl" who is having an affair with someone who is already committed to another person. Despite their efforts to stop their relationship, they find themselves "caught in the middle" and unable to control their feelings for each other. The singer's repeated declaration of "our hearts got caught in the middle" emphasizes the powerlessness of their situation.
The lyrics also touch on the pain and difficulties that come with being involved in a forbidden love affair. The singer describes feeling lost, wishing for a true relationship, and hiding secrets in their bed. The chorus underscores the frustration of both parties as they try unsuccessfully to stop their feelings from growing stronger.
Overall, "Caught in the Middle" is a song about the intensity and complications of love, particularly when it is forbidden or involves dishonesty. The repeated use of the phrase "caught in the middle" suggests a sense of being trapped and unable to escape from the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Our hearts got caught in the middle
Our emotions are stuck in a complicated situation
Caught in the middle of love
We are conflicted and trapped in a state of love
Took the plane at five, flew across the world, I'm the other girl
I traveled to be with you, but as the other woman
The one who's in your head
I am the one you constantly think about, despite being with someone else
Laid there by your side in the city nights, naked in the lights
We shared intimate moments under the city lights
Hiding secrets in your bed
We keep secrets from the world, and ourselves
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
We want to change our situation, but cannot
You're stuck on my mind push restart, press rewind
I can't get you out of my head, wishing I could relive moments with you
Lost inside the line, stare across the room, almost falling through
We are lost and unable to break free from this situation
Never make the same mistake
We need to learn from our errors to not repeat them
Harder every time, wish we could be true, always wanted you
It becomes more difficult each time and we yearn to be true to our feelings, as we always wanted each other
We got to stay a mystery
We keep our relationship a secret from the world
Oh, I'm caught in the middle, caught in the middle of
I am stuck in this situation
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of
We all find ourselves stuck in situations where we feel conflicted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, NICK VAN HOFWEGEN, CHARLOTTE EMMA AITCHISON
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