The Middle
KITCHEN - Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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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
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 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
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything, everything will be alright, alright
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
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 their bitter hearts are gonna say
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
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
The lyrics of "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World speaks to anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in or doesn't meet the expectations of others. The song encourages listeners not to let these feelings get the best of them. It begins by reminding the listener not to give up on themselves, even if they feel like they've been left out or looked down upon. The singer urges them to try their best and not worry about what others say when they're not around.
The chorus serves as a reminder that it takes time to find one's place in the world. The metaphor of being in the middle of a ride symbolizes being in the midst of life's journey. Despite the ups and downs, the lyrics reassure the listener that everything will eventually be just fine. The repetition of "everything, everything will be alright" emphasizes the message of hope and resilience.
The second verse addresses the pressure to conform to society’s expectations. The singer recognizes that everyone may seem the same and encourages the listener to embrace their individuality. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not worrying about whether one's actions or personality are deemed "good enough" by others.
The final verse echoes the sentiment of the opening verse, reminding the listener not to internalize feelings of being left out or judged. The singer encourages them to do their best and not be affected by the negative opinions or bitterness of others.
Overall, "The Middle" is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to persevere, stay true to themselves, and not let the judgment or opinions of others define their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Listen up
Don't write yourself off yet
Don't underestimate yourself
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on
You feel excluded or inferior, but it's all in your mind
Just try your best
Give it your all
Try everything you can
Explore all possibilities
And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away
Don't be concerned with their thoughts when you're not around
It just takes some time
It requires patience
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
You're in the midst of your journey
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything will work out well
Everything, everything will be alright, alright
Everything will be okay
Hey
Listen up
You know they're all the same
You know they're all alike
You know you're doing better on your own so don't buy in
You know you're doing well independently, so don't conform
Live right now
Live in the present moment
Yeah, just be yourself
Just embrace who you truly are
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else
It doesn't matter if others approve of it
Hey
Listen up
Don't write yourself off yet
Don't underestimate yourself
It's only in your head you feel left out
It's only in your mind that you feel excluded
Or looked down on
Or inferior
Just do your best
Give it your all
Do everything you can
Make an effort in every possible way
And don't you worry what their bitter hearts are gonna say
Don't be concerned with the negative opinions of their resentful hearts
It just takes some time
It requires patience
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
You're in the midst of your journey
Everything, everything will be just fine
Everything will work out well
Everything, everything will be alright, alright
Everything will be okay
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Darrell Linton, Zachary Michael Lind, Richard E Burch, James Christopher Adkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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