Caught In The Middle
Dio Lyrics


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Looking inside of yourself
You might see someone you don't know
Maybe it's just what you need
Letting the river in you flow

You can sail away to the sun
And let it burn you while you can
Or walk a long bloody road
Like the hero who never ran

You'll feel it
You'll feel it
You'll feel the rush of it all

Flying away int the clouds
You know you're loosing your control
And finding you way in the dark
Like some poor forgotten soul

You'll feel it
You'll see it
You'll feel the rush of the city lights
You'll feel it
I see it in your eyes, you're

Caught in the middle
Just like the way you've always been
Caught in the middle
Helpless again

Looking inside of yourself
You might see someone you don't know
Maybe it's just what you need
Letting the river I know that's in you flow

You can feel it
You can see it
You know the rush of thunder, yeah
You'll feel it
I see it in your eyes, you're

Caught in the middle
Just like the way you've always been
Caught in the middle
Helpless again
Like the rush of a thunder
That brings you under
There's some kind of spark
You're caught right there in the middle
You're caught in the middle
Caught in the middle again




All night long yeah hmm hmm hmm
You break it off in the middle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dio's song "Caught in the Middle" depict a sense of being lost and hopeless. The chorus "Caught in the middle, just like the way you've always been, helpless again" emphasizes this feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. The verses encourage the listener to search deep within themselves, possibly finding a part of themselves they didn't know existed.


The line "Letting the river in you flow" suggests the idea of letting go and allowing oneself to be taken on a journey. It is also interesting to note the use of sailing and walking metaphors throughout the song, emphasizing the different paths one can take.


The lyrics also paint the picture of being able to see and feel the rush and excitement of life, but being unable to fully embrace it. The line "finding your way in the dark, like some poor forgotten soul" creates a sense of loneliness and detachment from the world.


Overall, the song seems to be encouraging the listener to dig deep and find their own path, but also recognizing the difficulties and struggles that come with that journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Looking inside of yourself
Taking a deep introspection into oneself


You might see someone you don't know
Discovering hidden aspects of oneself


Maybe it's just what you need
Realizing that self-discovery is necessary


Letting the river in you flow
Allowing oneself to be true to their feelings and emotions


You can sail away to the sun
One has the option to escape reality


And let it burn you while you can
Accepting the consequences of one's choices


Or walk a long bloody road
Taking a difficult but honorable path


Like the hero who never ran
Being brave in the face of adversity


You'll feel it
Experiencing powerful emotions


You'll feel it
Experiencing powerful emotions


You'll feel the rush of it all
Experiencing a powerful sensation of excitement


Flying away int the clouds
Escaping reality in a dream-like state


You know you're loosing your control
Losing one's sense of self and direction


And finding you way in the dark
Navigating through uncertainty and difficulty


Like some poor forgotten soul
Feeling lost and alone in the world


You'll feel it
Experiencing powerful emotions


You'll see it
Experiencing powerful sensations


You'll feel the rush of the city lights
Experiencing the energy of urban life


You'll feel it
Experiencing powerful emotions


I see it in your eyes, you're
Observing the signs of inner turmoil


Caught in the middle
Feeling stuck and torn between choices


Just like the way you've always been
Being trapped by one's own indecisiveness


Caught in the middle
Feeling stuck and torn between choices


Helpless again
Feeling powerless to change the situation


Looking inside of yourself
Taking a deep introspection into oneself


You might see someone you don't know
Discovering hidden aspects of oneself


Maybe it's just what you need
Realizing that self-discovery is necessary


Letting the river I know that's in you flow
Allowing oneself to be true to their feelings and emotions


You can feel it
Experiencing powerful emotions


You can see it
Experiencing powerful sensations


You know the rush of thunder, yeah
Experiencing the electricity of life


You'll feel it
Experiencing powerful emotions


I see it in your eyes, you're
Observing the signs of inner turmoil


Caught in the middle
Feeling stuck and torn between choices


Just like the way you've always been
Being trapped by one's own indecisiveness


Caught in the middle
Feeling stuck and torn between choices


Helpless again
Feeling powerless to change the situation


Like the rush of a thunder
Experiencing the electricity of life


That brings you under
Being overwhelmed by intense emotions


There's some kind of spark
A hidden energy waiting to be unlocked


You're caught right there in the middle
Feeling trapped and unable to move forward


You're caught in the middle
Feeling stuck and torn between choices


Caught in the middle again
Being trapped in the same cycle of indecisiveness


All night long yeah hmm hmm hmm
Persisting through the struggles and uncertainties of life


You break it off in the middle
Choosing to take a decisive action to break free from indecisiveness




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: APPICE, CAMPBELL, DIO

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@pame2988

Listening to this as a 48 year old brings back feelings and the emotions of the 12-15 year old who would put this record on . Alone in my room so angry at dad who was never home due to his drinking. Angry at my mom for not giving me the attention and emotional support. Angry at my friends for everything they had and i didn’t. Angry at my teachers for not understanding that this freckle faced kid needs someone , anyone.

While other friends listened to glam rock I had Dio. He spoke to me, not necessarily with lyrics but his passion. Back then we didn’t have riddlen or therapy. I had baseball and Dio. I feel sorry for kids today. Everything is plastic and fake now.

Remember you all do like me , laying in your bed looking up at the ceiling listening to this album first to last . Sometimes excited , other times angry or afraid and often times crying wondering how I will ever be happy. Where ever we were Dio spoke to us - me - when others walked over me or kicked me aside like some poor forgotten soul.

He died and I didn’t think anything of it as I am 18 years sober, married and trying my best to still keep that young boy hidden away with pains.. This song in particular brings me back and makes look inside myself, it’s just what I need. To tell that young scared boy you will be ok and loved.

Thanks Ronnie, I am sorry I never got to see you Live. You helped me and many young boys survive . I pray for your soul and I ask you to pray for me and protection from those demons who torment me every day.

Like the rush of the thunder that pulls you under…



@AnaClara-eq2sh

Looking inside of yourself
you might see someone you don't know ooh ooh
Maybe it's just what you need
letting the river in you flow


You can sail away to the sun
and let it burn you while it can
Or walk a long bloody road
like the hero who never ran


You'll feel it
you'll feel it
you'll feel the rush of it all yeah
oh ooh oh oh oh oh


Flying away int the clouds
you know you're losing your control ooh
And finding your way in the dark
like some poor forgotten soul


You'll feel it
you'll see it
you'll feel the rush of the city lights
You'll fell it
I see it in your eyes
you're caught in the middle
Just like the way you've always been
caught in the middle helpless again


Yeah looking inside of yourself
you might see someone you don't know no
Maybe it's just what you need
letting the river I know that's in you flow
oh ooh oh


You can feel it
you can see it
you'll know the rush you're gonna get
You'll feel it I
see it in your eyes
you're caught in the middle
Just like the way you've always been
caught in the middle helpless again
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh


like the rush of a thunder
that brings you under
There's some kind of spark
you're caught right there in the middle
You're caught in the middle
caught in the middle again all night long yeah hmm hmm hmm
You've been caught in the middle



All comments from YouTube:

@planet6393

A small man that was larger than life, never be another one like him. Gone but not forgotten.

@antonioolivares9520

Never forgotten, I play one song every day

@debbieathy5204

planet6 definitely never forgotten

@JK-dz4md

Life must be about 4.5ft tall!

@larrycharles84

My favorite song by Dio Vinny Appice sounds really crisp on drums.

@69ozz69

I like how you worded that.

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@brucewayneissupermanquinn601

Just recently getting into Dio. What a voice, and a stage presence. Dude was naturally gifted, and was so insightful and eloquent in interviews. Too bad I’ll never get to see him live!

@kevinr278

His voice was consistently good. When it came to his solo band, the albums had varied success. DIO also did another Black Sabbath record but had fallen out of favor with my generation when I was a teen in early 90's. Very few of my friends liked Dio. Most did not during those days.
Just about anything 80's related was shunned in a way. It was all about Biohazard, Sepultura, Clutch, and stuff like that. The tuff look

@j_freed

It's cool when newer fans get into the Classic sound, it's kind of Metal but has a lot of 70s and 80s melodic rock elements...

@gunny7432

​@@kevinr278brazil mentioned

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