1) an American singer-songwriter from Oregon
2) an American singer-songwriter from Nashville
1) Jeffrey Martin from Oregon: (not pictured on last.fm) WWW.JEFFREYMARTINMUSIC.COM
Martin released his first album entitled Gold in the Water in 2009. It earned him a few key shows, on a few lucky nights, where he was heard by some influential promoters. Since then he has shared the stage with some greats such as Sean Hayes, Martyn Joseph, Jeffrey Foucault, David Wilcox, Tracy Grammer, and others. He has toured across the US and played in festivals alongside musicians like Joe Pug, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Anais Mitchell. He won an honorable mention in the American Songwriter magazine in 2011. He performed at the Mountain Stage New Song Contest at the Lincoln Center in New York City. Find more at WWW.JEFFREYMARTINMUSIC.COM
2) Jeffrey Martin from Nashville: (and who is featured in the photos on last.fm)
Jeffrey Martin is a songwriter and performer from Nashville, TN. He is currently living in Chicago and is writing and recording music for his debut EP. He is known for his hard hitting, visceral, and over all honest song writing style.
The Middle
Jeffrey Martin Lyrics
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I don't go to church on Sundays
I traded my order for a whiskey
But I know my God and he knows me
Don't go running your mouth on me
About the light and the dark and nothing in-between
I see a right and a wrong and a line in the middle
Don't forget about the middle
Don't forget about the middle
I fell in love in a bar downtown
She was a one-night-stand that stuck around
Now I'm the only man she ever dances for now
We're both missing some pieces but make it work somehow
Don't go pointing your finger at me
You don't know where I've been or what I've seen
Closing your eyes is not the answer to the riddle
I found it in the middle
I found it in the middle
I found it in the middle
I think you'll like it in the middle
Why don't you try it in the middle?
Waters nice here in the middle
Waters nice here in the middle
In Jeffrey Martin's The Middle, the song's narrator shares insights into his way of life, highlighting a desire to shun societal norms in favor of alternative routes. For instance, he takes risks by walking on frozen lakes, drinks whiskey instead of sticking to a conventional order, and doesn't go to church on Sundays. However, he isn't detached from spirituality as he understands his connection with God. Despite his non-conforming approach, he recognizes a difference between right and wrong, acknowledging the existence of the line separating the two. He advises listeners to remember the importance of the middle ground, which is easy to overlook when people focus on extremes.
The song touches on the singer's personal relationship as he describes falling in love with a woman he met in a bar. Although it started as a one-night-stand, it turned out to be a long-term engagement. Both parties have flaws, but they work hard to make it work. The singer fends off judgment by asserting that people should resist pointing fingers as they don't understand the things he has seen or gone through. He discovered that the answer to life's conundrum lies in the middle, and he wants people to give it a try, emphasizing how pleasant it is there.
Line by Line Meaning
I take my chances on the frozen lakes
I am willing to take risks and face the uncertainty of life, just like walking on a frozen lake which may or may not break.
I don't go to church on Sundays
I may not follow traditional religious practices, but that doesn't mean I don't have faith or a connection with God.
I traded my order for a whiskey
Sometimes I deviate from my usual routine and treat myself, like exchanging my usual drink order for a whiskey.
But I know my God and he knows me
Despite not following traditional religious practices, I have a personal relationship with God that is meaningful to me.
Don't go running your mouth on me
Please don't talk about me behind my back, spreading rumors or gossip.
About the light and the dark and nothing in-between
Don't reduce everything to extremes of good or bad, because there is often nuance and gray areas in life.
I see a right and a wrong and a line in the middle
I believe in moral principles of right and wrong, but I also recognize that there may be a middle ground or compromise to consider.
Don't forget about the middle
Don't ignore or dismiss the possibility of compromise or finding common ground.
I fell in love in a bar downtown
I may have found love in an unexpected or unconventional place, like a bar.
She was a one-night-stand that stuck around
Our relationship started as a casual encounter, but we ended up forming a deeper connection.
Now I'm the only man she ever dances for now
Our relationship has become exclusive and meaningful, with her choosing to only dance with me.
We're both missing some pieces but make it work somehow
We may not be perfect or have everything figured out, but we're able to make our relationship work regardless.
Don't go pointing your finger at me
Please don't blame or accuse me without understanding the full picture or context.
You don't know where I've been or what I've seen
You can't judge me based on surface-level assumptions or limited knowledge of my experiences.
Closing your eyes is not the answer to the riddle
Pretending that issues or challenges don't exist won't make them go away or solve them.
I found it in the middle
I realized that sometimes the answer or solution lies in the middle ground or compromise.
I think you'll like it in the middle
I believe that finding common ground or compromise can be satisfying and effective.
Why don't you try it in the middle?
I encourage you to consider the possibility of finding common ground or compromise.
Waters nice here in the middle
The middle ground can be a comfortable and pleasant place to be.
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
raven indamojave
They both had me at a little northern festival called "into the woods", and I'm such a huge fan of both of them. I've had "dogs in the daylight" in my player for 2 years, and still, can't get enough of it. Thank you Anna & Jeffrey for making the most soothing magical music I've ever heard in my life. hugs, raven~
Liz Bradshaw
I discovered Jeffrey and Anna on The Humboldt Sessions years ago. Been a fan ever since.
Kate Theobald
this is beautiful - lyrics, singing, soul, playing, all of it.
shayne compton
I wish I could love this more than once.
Paul Dunworth Music
Brilliant stuff 👏
Peter jones
Love 💕 this story telling giants songs and experiences
Peter jones
Teacher artist musician master story teller poet nomad friendly warm humble altogether interesting 🤔 beautiful 😍 person who I admire sooo much keep up the great 👍 work Jeffrey and anna
Eric Bolander
Very strong!