In The Middle
Georgie Auld & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Where people like a rockin time
And stay awake both day and night
Till everybody's feelin good an' right
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Ahhhhh, smack dab in the middle, boys nowSo I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
Ten Cadillacs, a diamond mill
Ten suits of clothes to dress to kill
A ten room house, some Bar B Q
And fifty chicks not over twenty-two
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
Oh, I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Ahhhhh, now boys you can see why
I wanna be smack dab in the middle now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
One hundred beds with chorus girls
A street that's paved with natural pearls
A wagon load of bonds and stocks
Then open up the door at Fort Knox
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Ahhhhh, now listen boys throw me
Smack dab in the middle right now
So Ray can rock and roll to satisfy his soul
That's all right!
Oodles of butter and somethin sweet
Gallons of coffee to wash it down
Bicarbonated soda by the pound
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
I picture it (smack dab in the middle)
Ah, throw me now, smack dab in the middle right now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
Alright!
The lyrics to Georgie Auld And His Orchestra's song "In The Middle" are all about the singer's desire to be smack dab in the middle of a place that is lively and full of energy. The singer lists off a bunch of material things that he wants, such as ten Cadillacs, ten suits of clothes, a ten-room house, and fifty chicks under twenty-two. The ultimate goal of all these things is so he can rock and roll and satisfy his soul.
The lyrics can be interpreted in a couple of different ways. On one hand, they can be seen as a celebration of materialism and excess. The singer wants a lot of stuff, and he wants to be surrounded by beautiful women and expensive cars. On the other hand, the lyrics can also be interpreted as a desire for a simpler, more carefree way of life. The singer wants to live in a place where people have a good time, stay up late, and enjoy themselves.
Either way, the song is upbeat and fun, and it captures the spirit of the 1950s perfectly. The references to Cadillacs and Bar-B-Qs are typical of the era, and the overall vibe of the song is one of optimism and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick me a town in any clime
Select a location with lively people, regardless of the weather
Where people like a rockin time
Where the residents enjoy a lively and energetic environment
And stay awake both day and night
Staying alert and energized even in night time
Till everybody's feelin good an' right
Until each and every person is in the right mood and ecstatic
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
Place me right in the center of it all
I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
I wish to be placed in the core of the action
Ahhhhh, smack dab in the middle, boys now
Placed rightly in the epicenter, boys!
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
To amuse myself, I would like to jam to some rock and roll
Ten Cadillacs, a diamond mill
Wishful thinking of having a considerable fortune and wealth
Ten suits of clothes to dress to kill
Willingness to dress up elegantly in stylish suits
A ten-room house, some Bar B Q
Looking forward to owning a luxurious and spacious mansion with a BBQ area
And fifty chicks not over twenty-two
Aimed to date and hang out with multiple girls who are under 22 years old
One hundred beds with chorus girls
A fantasy to sleep with many chorus girls on numerous beds
A street that's paved with natural pearls
A dream where streets are made with natural pearls
A wagon load of bonds and stocks
Owning a substantial amount of bonds and stocks
Then open up the door at Fort Knox
Aiming to break into the maximum secure Fort Knox
A lot of bread and gangs of meat
Ordering in a massive chunk of bread and meat
Oodles of butter and something sweet
A craving for sweets and butter in great quantity
Gallons of coffee to wash it down
Having truckloads of coffee to quench thirst after eating
Bicarbonated soda by the pound
Plenty of bicarbonate soda to aid digestion
I picture it (smack dab in the middle)
I imagine myself being in the center of the action
Ah, throw me now, smack dab in the middle right now
Place me in the center now, right now!
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
I can enjoy some rock and roll to my heart's content
Alright!
An expression of affirmation or approval.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES E CALHOUN
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