Stuck In The Middle With You
Ranch Lyrics
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I've got the feeling that something ain't right
I'm so scared, incase I fall off my chair
And I'm wondering if I'll get down the stairs
Yeah, clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
Here I am stuck in the middle with you
Stuck in the middle with you
Well I'm, stuck in the middle with you
And I'm wondering what it is I should do
It's so hard to wipe this smile from my face
Losse control and I'm all over the place
Yeah, 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 crawling
Slap you on the back and say please, whoa please
Oh no
(Clowns to the left of me, joker to the right)
Well you started off with nothing
And you're proud that you're a self made man
And your friends they all come crawling
Slap you on the back and say please, whoa please
Well I don't know why I came here tonight
I've got the feeling that something ain't right
I'm so scared, incase I fall off my chair
And I'm wondering if I'll get down g-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
Here I am stuck in the middle with you
In Ranch's song "Stuck in the Middle with You," the singer is expressing his apprehension about being in a precarious situation. He has a feeling that something is not right, and he is afraid of falling off his chair or stumbling down the stairs. The metaphor of being stuck in the middle with clowns to the left of him and jokers to the right represents the conflict he finds himself in. He knows he has to make a decision but feels unsure about what to do. It seems like he is in a compromising position and must make a difficult choice.
One interpretation of the song is that it's about politics or the music industry's pressures when the singer is stuck in the middle of competing egos or ideologies. A self-made man could be someone who's made enough money to be considered successful but is still at the mercy of those who hold more power. The phrase "slap you on the back" could refer to being patronized and told what to do by people claiming to have his best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't know why I came here tonight
I do not understand my own motivations for being here
I've got the feeling that something ain't right
I am sensing that something is wrong or out of place
I'm so scared, incase I fall off my chair
I am frightened of falling off my chair due to nervousness or unease
And I'm wondering if I'll get down the stairs
I am unsure if I will be able to safely navigate the stairs
Yeah, clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
I am surrounded by foolish or deceitful people
Here I am stuck in the middle with you
I am in a difficult situation with you as my only companion
Stuck in the middle with you
I am trapped in an unpleasant or challenging circumstance
Well I'm, stuck in the middle with you
I am in this difficult situation with you as my only ally
And I'm wondering what it is I should do
I am uncertain about the best course of action to take
It's so hard to wipe this smile from my face
I am struggling to conceal my discomfort or displeasure
Losse control and I'm all over the place
If I lose control, I will be unable to function effectively
Well you started out with nothing
You began your journey with no advantages or resources
And you're proud that you're a self made man
You take pride in having achieved success through your own efforts
And your friends they all come crawling, slap you on the back and say please, whoa please
Your friends seek your favor or approval and flatter you with requests
Oh no
Expression of dismay, signaling negative emotions or apprehension
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you
I remain in this difficult situation, with you as my only support
Here I am
I am present and accounted for, in this situation
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.