in the middle
Jimmy Eats World Lyrics


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Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just try your best, try everything you can
And don't you worry what they tell themselves
When you're away.

It just takes some time, little girl in the middle of the ride
(over, and over)
Everything, everything will be just fine (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright)

Hey, you know they're all the same
You know you're doing better on your own (on your own)
So don't buy in.
Live right now
Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough
For someone else

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the
Ride (over, and over)
Everthing, everything it'll be just fine (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright)
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the
Ride (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be just fine (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright)

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out
Or looked down on
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don't you worry what the bitter hearts, are gonna say





It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the
Ride (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be just fine (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the
Ride (over, and over)
Everything, everything It'll be just fine (over, and over)
Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright)

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Jimmy Eat World’s song “In The Middle” assures the listener that everything will be alright, even if it takes some time to get there. The lyrics address feelings of inadequacy and being left out, assuring the listener that they’re doing better on their own and to not pay attention to what others say. The verse emphasizes the importance of trying your best and not worrying about others’ opinions. The song encourages self-acceptance and living in the moment.


The line “Hey, don't write yourself off yet” sets a tone for the song’s message of believing in oneself. The next line addresses that the feelings of being left out or looked down on are only in one’s head. The following line “Just try your best, try everything you can” sets up the chorus’s repeated line “Everything, everything it'll be just fine.” This encourages perseverance and keeps the message of reassurance consistent. The verses say “Hey, you know they're all the same / You know you're doing better on your own / So don't buy in / Live right now” which encourages the listener to not buy into societal norms and expectations, and instead to focus on living in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
Don't give up on yourself just yet


It's only in your head you feel left out
Feeling excluded is something you imagine


Or looked down on
Or being judged unfairly


Just try your best, try everything you can
Put forth effort, do everything you can


And don't you worry what they tell themselves
Don't concern yourself with what they think


When you're away.
When you're not around


It just takes some time, little girl in the middle of the ride
Things will improve given time, girl in the midst of life's journey


(over, and over)
(Repeatedly)


Everything, everything will be just fine
Things will turn out okay


(over, and over)
(Repeatedly)


Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright)
Things will be okay in the end


Hey, you know they're all the same
You know they're unoriginal


You know you're doing better on your own (on your own)
You're better off alone


So don't buy in.
Don't believe their lies


Live right now
Embrace the present moment


Yeah, just be yourself.
Be true to yourself


It doesn't matter if it's good enough
It doesn't need to be perfect


For someone else
To satisfy others


And don't you worry what the bitter hearts, are gonna say
Don't be concerned with what negative people will say


It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the
Things will get better, girl in the midst of


Ride (over, and over)
Life's journey (Repeatedly)


Everything, everything it'll be just fine
Things will turn out okay


(over, and over)
(Repeatedly)


Everything, everything it'll, be alright (alright).
Things will be okay in the end


It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the
Things will improve given time, girl in the midst of


Ride (over, and over)
Life's journey (Repeatedly)


Everything, everything It'll be just fine
Things will turn out okay


(over, and over)
(Repeatedly)


Everything, everything it'll be alright (alright)
Things will be okay in the end




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, SHAWN LEE MAHAN, NIARA SCARLETT, LISA COWLING, PHILIPP-ANDRE FULDNER, ANDRE TEGELER, KIESHA KERREECE FAYEANNE BUCHANAN, MUTYA BUENA, MICHAEL BELLINA, HEIDI RANGE

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@corneliusvaginus5380

Hey, don't write yourself off yet.
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.

Just try your best, try everything you can.

And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away.



It just takes some time,

Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.

Everything, everything will be just fine,

Everything, everything will be alright, alright.



Hey, you know they're all the same.

You know you're doing better on your own (on your own), so don't buy in.

Live right now, yeah, just be yourself.

It doesn't matter if it's good enough (good enough) for someone else.



All comments from YouTube:

@oskytel3780

This song was playing in the hospital room when my first son was born. It will always be special to me.

@jeffpelkey6077

Hope his name is jimmy

@Brokefumo666

His name better be Jimmy and you better not wear it out

@shanesmith1786

What a cool hospital lol

@CoachStryker

⁠@@Brokefumo666😂 Green Day reference

@youtubegarbage7876

wow... radio music played in a hospital. Must be punk.

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@isaidwhatisaid8470

I listened to this as a moody teenager not knowing what would happen in my life or where I would end up.
I listened to this a 21 year old in my first proper job as an adult not knowing what the heck I was doing.
I am now listening to this in my 30s in a neonatal hospital ward after having just lost my child at 5 days old.
This song has been a soundtrack to my life through many hard times. To whoever is listening now, I hope it can be there for you too.

@thunderbluff3

I'm so fucking sorry for your loss 💔 words can't describe how it must feel to lose a child, please don't blame yourself.

@CloeScreams

Really, really sorry for your loss too! I hope this song can give you some strength and help you get up on your feet again. Praying for you ❤️

@koreymiller26

Im 30 and I was listening to this when we found out our newborn little boy had to have emergency surgery and has cystic fibrosis. We were lucky. God bless you bro and prayers are going up.

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