Caught In The Middle
M. Shelton Lyrics
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Take it out past where the radio just can't
Past the river bridge with a rope swing
And a mailbox painted all John Deere green
The end of a bunch of gravel driveway
Out here doing our own thing
Out in the middle where we're grown 'til we're gone, God willing
Just some good old boys and good old girls
Hunting red dirt dreams in a concrete world
Getting by on just a little, out in the middle
Come Friday, we come undone
Stay half lit like the high life neon
Barely hanging on like sheds in a pole barn
You can hear Hank clear 'cross the next farm
City folk say we're crazy
But they ain't never been way
Out in the middle where the hard work meets hard living
Out in the middle where we're grown 'til we're gone, God willing
Just some good old boys and good old girls
Hunting red dirt dreams in a concrete world
Getting by on just a little
Out in the middle of nowhere, that's where I wanna be
In the old oak shade by the family graves
With the southern ground on me
Out in the middle where the hard work meets hard living
Out in the middle where we're grown 'til we're gone, God willing
Just some good old boys and good old girls
Hunting red dirt dreams in a concrete world
Getting by on just a little, out in the middle
The song "Caught in the Middle" by M. Shelton is an ode to life in rural America. The lyrics describe a world that is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, where people live simple lives and work hard to make ends meet. The song opens with a description of an old rural route, taking us past the river bridge with a rope swing and a mailbox painted in John Deere green. The landscape and the imagery sets the tone for the entire song - this is a place where people are connected to the land, and take pride in their surroundings.
As the song progresses, the listener gets a sense of the daily routine of life in rural America. People here work hard, but they also know how to have a good time. They come undone on Fridays, and spend their weekends hanging out, listening to Hank Williams, and drinking High Life beer. Despite the challenges they face, they remain resilient, and find happiness in the simple things in life. In the final verse, the singer expresses a desire to be buried in the oak shade by his family's graves, with southern ground on him. This is a powerful image that speaks to the deep connection that these people have to their land.
Overall, "Caught in the Middle" is a tribute to the resilience and strength of the people who live in rural America. It is a reminder that there is beauty and value in simplicity, and that the human spirit is capable of finding joy and fulfillment even under the most difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an old rural route two lane
This road is old and rural, with only two lanes available for driving.
Take it out past where the radio just can't
Drive further down the road where the radio signal won't reach you anymore.
Past the river bridge with a rope swing
Go beyond a bridge nearby that is equipped with a rope swing.
And a mailbox painted all John Deere green
You will see a mailbox painted entirely in John Deere green color.
The end of a bunch of gravel driveway
The road ends with a collection of smaller, rougher stones.
Out here doing our own thing
We're living independently, pursuing our own goals and objectives.
Out in the middle where the hard work meets hard living
We're located in a rural setting and experiencing both difficulties and successes in life.
Out in the middle where we're grown 'til we're gone, God willing
We live out in the country, maturing and working hard until we meet our eventual demise, with hope and trust in God.
Just some good old boys and good old girls
There are people like us, simple and friendly, living in this area.
Hunting red dirt dreams in a concrete world
We pursue our aspirations despite living in a world that is harsh and oppressive.
Getting by on just a little, out in the middle
In this area, we manage to survive and live comfortably with limited resources.
Come Friday, we come undone
We relax and unwind every Friday.
Stay half lit like the high life neon
We prefer to stay a little tipsy, keeping up with the bright, fanciful world around us.
Barely hanging on like sheds in a pole barn
We maintain the loose structure and beauty of our rural surroundings despite its occasional instability.
You can hear Hank clear 'cross the next farm
Hank Williams' music transcends the area to bring relaxation and joy to those who listen to it even on adjacent farms.
City folk say we're crazy
City folks view us as unusual and unusual.
But they ain't never been way
They have never experienced life in the countryside and the joy and contentment that it brings.
Out in the middle of nowhere, that's where I wanna be
I want to live in the middle of nowhere.
In the old oak shade by the family graves
I would like to rest in the shade of an old oak tree near the family's graveyard.
With the southern ground on me
My body should be laid to rest on rich, Southern soil.
Getting by on just a little, out in the middle
In this area, we manage to survive and live comfortably with limited resources.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Simonetti, Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs, Zac Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Antonio Trevisan
What a great song! Hope that someday can go watch a live show of those two legends of country music.
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T H
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N T
I love this song very much because it’s Zac brown band and Blake Shelton
Caitlin Adams
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Dr Erkan Yildirim
Thanks so much for the morale push. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my best. May the good lord bless and guide you. That's so nice to hear, which of my song is your favorite?
Theressa Murphy
Yes keep singing your life songs for us to enjoy🎉Zac
Richard Anderson
They need to come to the UK 🇬🇧, I love this kind of music
John Versluis
great cab !!! its really makes the song even better !!