The Middle
Kid On The Block Namté Lyrics
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Right over there, sat on the stairs
Stay or leave
The cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions
So pull me closer
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Oh, take a step
Back for a minute, into the kitchen
Floors are wet
And taps are still runnin', dishes are broken
How did we get into this mess? Got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions
So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
The lyrics of "The Middle" by Kid On The Block Namté depict a situation of conflict or discord in a relationship. The singer is inviting the other person to come closer, to meet in the middle, in an attempt to resolve the issues that have arisen.
In the first verse, the singer describes sitting on the stairs and observing the state of their surroundings, indicating a sense of confusion in the relationship. The cabinets are empty, symbolizing a lack of sustenance or nourishment in both a physical and emotional sense. The singer expresses not understanding how they ended up in this difficult situation, highlighting the unexpected and aggressive nature of the conflict. However, they believe that both parties had good intentions at the beginning.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for the other person to meet them halfway. They feel as if they are losing their sanity or becoming overwhelmed by the situation. The repetition of "meet me in the middle" reinforces the importance of compromise and finding common ground to heal the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer suggests taking a step back and reflecting on the situation, retreating to the kitchen as a metaphorical space for contemplation. The wet floors and running taps symbolize uncontrollable emotions and the broken dishes signify the damage caused by the conflict. Once again, the singer expresses confusion about how they ended up in this messy state and acknowledges that aggression was involved.
The chorus is repeated again, further emphasizing the longing for the other person to meet them halfway. The repetition of the phrase "I'm losing my mind just a little" illustrates the growing frustration and desperation to find resolution. The plea for the other person to come to the middle serves as an invitation to reconcile and find a solution to the issues that have caused strain in their relationship.
Overall, "The Middle" by Kid On The Block Namté portrays a relationship in turmoil, with both parties yearning for understanding and resolution. The lyrics express a desire to meet halfway, acknowledge mistakes, and work towards a harmonious middle ground to salvage the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a seat
Please sit down
Right over there, sat on the stairs
Exactly in that spot, sitting on the steps
Stay or leave
Decide whether to stay or go
The cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
The cupboards are empty and I don't know
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I don't understand how we ended up in this chaotic situation, becoming so angry
I know we meant all good intentions
I believe our intentions were positive
So pull me closer
Bring me closer to you
Why don't you pull me close?
Why aren't you drawing me near?
Why don't you come on over?
Why don't you come to where I am?
I can't just let you go
I can't simply allow you to leave
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Oh darling, why don't you simply compromise with me?
I'm losing my mind just a little
I'm slowly going crazy
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
So why don't you just find a middle ground with me?
In the middle
In a place of compromise
Oh, take a step
Oh, move forward
Back for a minute, into the kitchen
For a moment, back into the kitchen
Floors are wet
The floors are wet
And taps are still runnin', dishes are broken
And the faucets are still running, dishes are smashed
How did we get into this mess? Got so aggressive
How did we end up in this chaos? We became so angry
I know we meant all good intentions
I know we had good intentions
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Darling, why don't you simply compromise with me?
I'm losing my mind just a little
I'm slowly going crazy
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
So why don't you just find a middle ground with me?
In the middle
In a place of compromise
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Zaslavski, Jordan Johnson, Kyle Mark Trewartha, Michael G. Trewartha, Sarah Paige Aarons, Stefan Adam Johnson, Marcus Durand Lomax
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