Stuck In The Middle With You
Gerry Rafferty Lyrics
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I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you
And I'm wondering what it is I should do,
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,
Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place,
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
Well you started out with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self made man,
And your friends, they all come crawlin,
Slap you on the back and say,
Please, please
Trying to make some sense of it all,
But I can see that it makes no sense at all,
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor,
'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
Well you started out with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self made man,
And your friends, they all come crawlin,
Slap you on the back and say,
Please, please
Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you,
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you,
Stuck in the middle with you, here I am stuck in the middle with you
The lyrics to Gerry Rafferty's "Stuck in the middle with you" are a commentary on being caught in a situation that is out of control. The singer expresses fear and uncertainty about what will happen next, as if he has lost control of his life. He is struggling to keep up the appearance of being happy and in control, but it's clear that he is juggling too many things and can't keep it up. The line about clowns to the left and jokers to the right is meant to represent the confusion and chaos of life, with different forces pulling us in opposite directions.
The singer is attempting to find some sort of meaning or purpose to his predicament, but it's clear that he can't make sense of it all. He wonders if it's cool to sleep on the floor, as if this is the best he can hope for. The idea of being stuck in the middle with nowhere to go is a powerful one that many people can relate to. It's easy to feel as if life is too complicated and we don't have the tools to deal with all the challenges we face.
The song is a powerful commentary on the struggle many of us face in modern life. It's a reminder that we should take a step back and remember what matters most. We all need to find a way to keep our balance and not give in to fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
I am uncertain of why I decided to be here right now.
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I have a strong impression that something is not quite as it should be.
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
I am extremely afraid of the possibility of falling from my seat.
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
I am curious about how I will manage to descend the stairs.
Clowns to the left of me,
There are foolish people on my left side.
Jokers to the right, here I am,
There are ridiculous people on my right, and I am stuck in the middle.
Stuck in the middle with you
I am trapped in this situation with you.
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you,
I am still stuck in the middle with you.
And I'm wondering what it is I should do,
I am unsure of how to proceed in this circumstance.
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,
It is quite difficult to maintain a pleasant expression.
Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place,
I am feeling overwhelmed and completely out of control.
Well you started out with nothing,
You began with very little.
And you're proud that you're a self-made man,
You take pride in the fact that you have achieved success on your own.
And your friends, they all come crawlin',
Your acquaintances all seek your favor.
Slap you on the back and say, please, please
They praise you excessively and appeal to you for assistance.
Trying to make some sense of it all,
I am endeavoring to comprehend this confusing situation.
But I can see that it makes no sense at all,
However, it appears that there is no logic or reason to be found in this scenario.
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor,
Would it be acceptable to lie down and rest on the ground?
'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
I do not believe I can handle any more of this intensity.
Stuck in the middle with you,
I am still stuck in the middle with you.
Stuck in the middle with you, here I am stuck in the middle with you
I am still trapped in this situation with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gerald Rafferty, Joe Egan
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@marieblue
Also known as “Stuck In The Middle” (1972), this Stealers Wheel’s classic was co-authored by Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan. Meant as a parody of Bob Dylan’s paranoia, the song ridiculed music industry cocktail 🍸 parties.
To Rafferty’s utter disbelief, the single, composed as little more than a joke, yet with a catchy pop arrangement, STRUCK GOLD❕ It even reached a whole new generation of listeners when director Quentin Tarantino used it in the American crime film “Reservoir Dogs” (1992).
Mr Tarantino explained : “That was one of those things where I thought the song would work really well, and during auditions, I told actors that I wanted them to do the torture scene, and I’m gonna use ‘Stuck In The Middle With You’ […]. And […] they were saying that they tried to come up with something else, but THAT’S THE ONE.”
From a sendup to a smash hit❕ THAT’S THE VERY MAGIC OF GREAT MUSIC‼️
As the Scottish saying goes, “a Dhia m’ anam”… May Gerald “Gerry” Rafferty rest in peace (1947 - 2011)… 🌹
@jimmypage6218
Gerry has one of the most unique voices in rock and roll- almost sounds like John Lennon
@Redwane-Music
I always felt like the beatles when I heard gerry rafferty, I think he has some of lennon, george and paul voices all together, frankly. the sweetest voice in rockn roll ever
@Redwane-Music
and you know what, now that I came to think about it, it is actually more than that, it is his sweet voice on top of sweet melodies and chord progressions that the Beatles particularly were known of, and especially George Harrison. So no wonder he made us think about the Beatles a lot.
@lesliethompson4039
@Red Shannon Hoon of blind Melon had a nice voice. No rain
@Redwane-Music
@Leslie Thompson True.. but what does it this have to do with Gerry Rafferty l? totally different style
@whiskeyrocknrolla4033
Better then lennon
@williamwallace5857
One of the finest voices ever to have come out of Scotland.
@johncuddy2669
Ye only two rite they're wee man 🏴
@williamwallace5857
@John Cuddy You mean 'Yer only too right there wee man'. Learn to spell.
@thebaddog4104
@William Wallace Eh dinna ken what he's talkin aboot..the wee sod.