The Middle
Dan Berk Lyrics
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Right over there, sat on the stairs
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
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
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 my objection
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 Dan Berk's hit song "The Middle" can be interpreted as a plea for reconciliation in a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The opening lines set the scene of a couple on the brink of separation as the cabinets are bare, and the two individuals are oblivious to how they got into the mess in the first place. The situation is described as being "aggressive," but both parties have good intentions. The chorus serves as a plea for the partner to meet in the middle and not to let go.
The second verse continues the story with both parties taking a step back to reflect on the situation. The floors are wet, taps are running, and dishes are broken, which indicates that there may have been a heated argument leading to the current situation. The tone of the lyrics remains urgent as they implore once again to meet in the middle.
The chorus remains the most significant piece of the song, emphasizing the importance of working through relationship problems instead of letting go. The repeated "just meet me in the middle" line shows that the singer is the one making the compromise hoping their partner follows. The lines "Looking at you, I can't lie, just pouring out admission, regardless my objection" show that the singer wants to be honest and vulnerable about their feelings, even if it goes against the pride.
Overall, the song provides a simple yet emotional interpretation of the importance of compromise and communication in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a seat
Please have a seat
Right over there, sat on the stairs
Sit right there on the stairs
Stay or leave
You can stay or go
The cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
The cupboards are empty and I don't know why
Of just how we got into this mess
I don't understand how we got into this situation
Got so aggressive
We became very forceful
I know we meant all good intentions
I know we had good intentions
So pull me closer
Come closer to me
Why don't you pull me close
Why don't you hold me tight
Why don't you come on over
Why don't you come here
I can't just let you go
I can't just say goodbye
Oh baby
Oh darling
Why don't you just meet me in the middle
Why don't we compromise
I'm losing my mind just a little
I'm going crazy just a bit
So why don't you just meet me in the middle
So let's make a deal
In the middle
Let's meet halfway
Take a step
Take a moment
Back for a minute, into the kitchen
Go back to the kitchen for a moment
Floors are wet
The floor is wet
And taps are still running, dishes are broken
The water is still running and dishes are broken
Looking at you I can't lie
I can't be dishonest with you when I look at you
Just pouring out admission
I'm confessing everything
Regardless my objection
Despite my objections
And it's not about my pride
This is not about my pride
I need you on my skin just
I need to feel your touch
Come over, pull me in just
Come here and hold me tight
In the middle, no no
In the middle, no no
Why don't you just meet me in the middle, oh yeah
Why don't we make a compromise, oh yeah
So why don't you just meet me in the middle, oh
So let's meet halfway
Baby
Darling
I'm losing my mind just a little
I'm going crazy just a bit
So why don't you just meet me in the middle, middle
So let's compromise
In the middle, middle
Let's meet halfway
Writer(s): Anton Zaslavski, Stefan Adam Johnson, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Marcus Durand Lomax, Michael G Trewartha, Kyle Mark Trewartha, Sarah Aaron
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