Lynch's musical career began to take off after he auditioned for the Bluebird Cafe's open-mic night. He impressed host Barbara Cloyd so much that she chased him into the parking lot and offered to help him get some footing in the community. Weeks later, Lynch got a call from Pete Hartung – manager for singer-songwriter Justin Moore – who had found Dustin’s MySpace page and wanted to get involved. Within weeks, Lynch had a publishing deal, and he wrote a staggering 200+ songs in less than two years. He developed his own style of combining his fascination with words and melodies with concert skills he developed in high-school bands and playing the southeastern club circuit.
Dustin Lynch's particular brand of country music has earned him a strong following and set him on the path to becoming one of country's artists to watch. His debut single, "Cowboys and Angels", peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He has released three additional albums - Where It's At (2014), Current Mood (2017), and Tullahoma (2019), with the latter two reaching the top 10 of the US Billboard Country Albums chart.
Middle Of Nowhere
Dustin Lynch Lyrics
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I don't know which way that you want me to go
Trying to look deep in your blue eyes
Do I lean on in or just leave it alone?
It's like I'm lost in a hundred acre field
No map and I've got no lights
Wondering what kind of friends you wanna be
I'm wishing I could read your mind
Baby what you mean when you smile like that?
When you take my hat and turn it around
And you pull me close and you push me back
Look away and laugh, I can't figure out
If you want my kiss or if I'm reading too much into this
You playing with your pretty brown hair
I wanna go there, no it ain't fair
How you got me stuck out in the middle of nowhere
Do you want me like I want you?
Or is this just how you treat all the guys?
Are you a little tease or are you into me?
Is this is a game you play, oh, give me a sign
It's like I'm lost in a town I've never been before, just driving around
Girl, you've gotta help me out
Gotta tell me which roads you want me to go down
Baby what you mean when you smile like that?
When you take my hat and turn it around
And you pull me close and you push me back
Look away and laugh, I can't figure out
If you want my kiss or if I'm reading too much into this
You playing with your pretty brown hair
I wanna go there, no it ain't fair
How you got me stuck out in the middle of nowhere
I'm out here wondering where to go
Doing nothing but it's just a dead end road
So here I go, leaning in, nice and slow
I just gotta know
Baby what you mean when you smile like that?
When you take my hat and turn it around
And you pull me close and you push me back
Look away and laugh, I can't figure out
If you want my kiss or if I'm reading too much into this
You playing with your pretty brown hair
I wanna go there, no it ain't fair
How you got me stuck out in the middle of nowhere
No, don't leave me in the middle of nowhere
I just wanna kiss you one the time
Girl I wanna go there
Baby, would it be alright
Oh, I'm so lost tonight
Out here in the middle of nowhere
Dustin Lynch's song "Middle of Nowhere" is a ballad that discusses the confusion and uncertainty felt by the singer regarding the feelings of a woman he's interested in. He's unsure of how to interpret her actions and words, and he's worried about misreading her signals. The chorus of the song is a plea for her to clarify her intentions and desires so he won't feel lost and unsure.
Throughout the lyrics, there are a lot of mixed signals and the singer is constantly second-guessing himself. He wonders if the woman is playing hard to get, teasing him, or if she's genuinely interested in him. He's confused by her smiles, laughs, and physical gestures like taking his hat and turning it around or pulling him close and then pushing him away. He doesn't know if he's reading too much into the situation, or if she's sending him subtle hints.
One of the most interesting things about the song is its music video which stars Australian actress Claire Holt. The video has a storyline which follows the song's narrative and sees Holt playing the female love interest of the singer. The video was directed by Mason Dixon and was released in August 2021.
Line by Line Meaning
Is that a green light? Is that a stop sign?
Uncertainty on how to proceed with the relationship
I don't know which way that you want me to go
Feeling lost due to mixed signals from the other person
Trying to look deep in your blue eyes
Searching for clarity through eye contact
Do I lean on in or just leave it alone?
Contemplating whether to show affection or remain distant
It's like I'm lost in a hundred acre field
Feeling directionless and unsure of what to do
No map and I've got no lights
Lacking guidance and vision for the future
Wondering what kind of friends you wanna be
Questioning whether the other person just wants to be friends or something more
I'm wishing I could read your mind
Desperately wanting to understand the other person's true intentions
If you want my kiss or if I'm reading too much into this
Not sure if the other person is reciprocating romantic feelings or just being playful
You playing with your pretty brown hair
Indicating flirtatious behavior from the other person
I wanna go there, no it ain't fair
Desire to take the relationship further but feeling held back by uncertainty
How you got me stuck out in the middle of nowhere
Feeling stranded in the relationship with no clear direction
Are you a little tease or are you into me?
Questioning whether the other person is playing games or genuinely interested
Is this is a game you play, oh, give me a sign
Looking for clear indications of the other person's intentions
Gotta tell me which roads you want me to go down
Asking for guidance and direction from the other person
Out here in the middle of nowhere
Feeling lost and adrift in the relationship
I just wanna kiss you one the time
Expressing desire for physical affection
Baby, would it be alright
Asking for permission to take the relationship further
Oh, I'm so lost tonight
Feeling very uncertain about the current state of the relationship
No, don't leave me in the middle of nowhere
Fearful of being abandoned and left without any guidance or clarity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUSTIN LYNCH, ZACH CROWELL, ASHLEY GLENN GORLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stevetrammell6403
Are you kidding? Every tune I hear off this album is better than the last.
@Inspector_Gadget88
best song on the album by far. why is this not on the radio?
@TNAWWE
He released Mind Reader out first but I'm hoping this is his next single! Both are awesome songs
@GrantH
Never got released as a single. It's a shame, because he plays this at almost all of his shows and it always gets a good reaction.
@minibreyer07
IKR
@danielhuertaa
Dustin’s music is extraordinary. I never get sick of driving with his music playing
@ericcaw7024
Best song on the album, it gets me everytime.
@jayblair3611
ericcaw that's the damn truth!!🤷
@joedettloff5466
This song needs to be played on the radio more. So underrated.
@Cindee-Schnitman
Yes absolutely agree with you. This is one of my favorites. Great message