middle of nothing
Christopher Jak Lyrics

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tryin' not to turn the tv on again
turns me off to think of myself like that
rather write a line I wanna make you cry all night
or at least to make you think that thats what ive been doing
I miss being somewhere else
so never I miss that much at all

what am I doing here in the middle of nothing the middle of nowhere

iim stuck in one foot following the other im going round in circles now ive got to get out of here
cant hear you, im not listening anymore- oh no.

thinking I should be a lot less cynical
I hope somebody makes me do something soon
staying up all night
sleeping half the day
waking up forgetting what im supposed to dream about
I miss being somebody else
oh, I never miss much at all

what am I doing here in the middle of nothing, the middle of nowhere
I'm stuck in one foot following the other im going round in circles now ive got to get out of here
I cant hear you, im not listening anymore- oh no.

cuz ive got a lot to give,
I've got a lot to say
tell me can you hear it?
if I sing it loud
or if I shout it out
oh can you hear me, now?
singin loud? or shouting loud

what am I doing here in the middle of nothing the middle of nowhere
I'm stuck in one foot following the other im going round in circles now ive got to get out of here
I cant hear you, im not listening anymore- oh no.

anymore--oh no
anymore--oh

Overall Meaning

In "Middle of Nothing," Christopher Jak laments his current state of stagnation and lack of direction. He does not find solace in activities like watching TV, instead opting to channel his emotions into writing lyrics. He desires to create something that can make someone feel deeply, even if that means making them cry. However, he struggles with wondering why he is still in such an unfulfilling situation despite feeling as though he has so much to give. Jak seems to be stuck in a place, both mentally and physically, where he is not progressing and feels isolated from the world around him, unable to even hear those trying to communicate with him.

Jak's reflective tone and longing for a sense of purpose will likely resonate with many listeners who have experienced similar feelings of being stuck in the "middle of nothing." The lyrics also emphasize the importance of having a passion or calling, something that gives meaning to life and motivates us to keep moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

tryin' not to turn the tv on again
Attempting to avoid watching TV in order to not think negatively about oneself

turns me off to think of myself like that
Disliking one's own negative thoughts and emotions

rather write a line I wanna make you cry all night
Preferring to express emotions through writing and creative outlets

or at least to make you think that thats what ive been doing
Using writing to evoke emotions in others and convey a certain image of oneself

I miss being somewhere else
Longing to escape one's current environment

so never I miss that much at all
Not typically missing anything or anyone too strongly

what am I doing here in the middle of nothing the middle of nowhere
Questioning one's purpose and presence in a seemingly unimportant location

iim stuck in one foot following the other im going round in circles now ive got to get out of here
Feeling trapped in a monotonous routine and wanting to escape

cant hear you, im not listening anymore- oh no.
Being mentally tuned out and disengaged from the people around them

thinking I should be a lot less cynical
Recognizing one's negative mindset and wishing to change it

I hope somebody makes me do something soon
Desiring motivation or inspiration from others to take action

staying up all night
Maintaining wakefulness throughout the night

sleeping half the day
Sleeping for a significant portion of the day

waking up forgetting what im supposed to dream about
Experiencing a lack of direction or purpose in one's thoughts and aspirations

I miss being somebody else
Longing for a different version of oneself or a different identity

oh, I never miss much at all
Rarely experiencing strong emotions of longing or nostalgia

cuz ive got a lot to give,
Believing that one has much to offer to others

I've got a lot to say
Feeling the desire to express oneself and communicate

tell me can you hear it?
Questioning whether others are receptive to one's message or emotions

if I sing it loud
Utilizing music as a medium to convey emotions and thoughts