Stuck In The Middle With You
Pat Green & Cory Morrow Lyrics
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I got the feeling that something ain't right.
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs.
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
Yes, I'm stuck in the middle with you,
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,
Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place.
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
Well, you started off with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self-made man.
And your friends they all come crawlin',
Slap you on the back and say, ?Please, please.?
Trying to make some sense of it all,
But I can see it makes no sense at all.
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor?
Well, I don't think I can take anymore.
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
Well, you started out with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self-made man.
And your friends they all come crawlin',
Slap you on the back and say, ?Please, please.?
Yeah, I don't know why I came here tonight,
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
Yes I'm, stuck in the middle with you,
Stuck in the middle with you,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
The song Stuck In The Middle With You by Pat Green & Cory Morrow is a cover of Stealers Wheel's 1973 single of the same title. The song is about being stuck in a difficult situation without any clear path out of it. The songwriter is scared and uncertain, and he's surrounded by clowns and jokers. He's trying to hold onto a smile, but he feels like he's losing control and doesn't know what to do.
The line "clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you" has become a popular saying that refers to being trapped between two bad options. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus contrast with its darker lyrics, creating a sense of tension and unease. The song's themes of uncertainty and isolation are relatable and have resonated with listeners for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I don't know why I came here tonight,
I am unsure why I came to this place
I got the feeling that something ain't right.
I have an intuition that something is wrong
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
I am afraid of falling off my chair
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs.
I am pondering the method to descend the stairs
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
There are foolish people everywhere around me
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
I am in the middle of this chaos with you
Yes, I'm stuck in the middle with you,
I am trapped in this situation with you
And I'm wondering what it is I should do.
I am pondering the actions I should take
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,
It is difficult to hide my true emotions
Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place.
I am struggling to maintain composure
Well, you started off with nothing,
You began your journey with nothing
And you're proud that you're a self-made man.
You feel a sense of pride in creating your own success
And your friends they all come crawlin',
Your friends come seeking help from you
Slap you on the back and say, ?Please, please.?
They plead for your help and support
Trying to make some sense of it all,
Attempting to find meaning in this chaos
But I can see it makes no sense at all.
Everything seems nonsensical
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor?
Is it acceptable to rest on the ground?
Well, I don't think I can take anymore.
I am at my limit
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
I am still stuck in the chaos with you
Yes I'm, stuck in the middle with you,
I am still trapped with you
Stuck in the middle with you,
Trapped in the middle of a difficult situation with you
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.
I am still right here, trapped with you
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Written by: GERALD RAFFERTY, JOE EGAN
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