The Middle
Ray-X Lyrics


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You make me want to run it all back
Nobody's ever done me like that

I thought I'd never ever need you
Now all I want to do is see you

I shouldn't let it happen so fast
Girl why'd you have to break me like that?

Your love is nothing but a see-through
I tell myself that I should leave you

But who, I don't wanna know
Where you wanna go
Who you're taking home

'Cause I can't lose everything I know
I hate sleeping alone
I'm picking up the phone

And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
'Cause I can never wait for the morning to rise
We're kissing in the car underneath of the night
You got me
You got me

And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
It's something in the way you've been running my mind
If you want me to stay for the rest of my life
You got me
You got me

Remember all the nights like this
Sleeping in the Motel 6
We'll take all of the back streets on
Making sure your friends don't know

I've never thought it get like this
Still think about the very first kiss

But I could never lie to you
I'm going out of my mind for you

But who, I don't wanna know
Where you wanna go
Who you're taking home

'Cause I can't lose everything I know
I hate sleeping alone
I'm picking up the phone

And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
'Cause I can never wait for the morning to rise
We're kissing in the car underneath of the light
You got me
You got me

And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
It's something in the way you've been running my mind
If you want me to stay for the rest of my life
You got me
You got me

And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
'Cause I can never wait for the morning to rise
We're kissing in the car underneath of the night
You got me
You got me

And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
It's something in the way you've been running my mind
If you want me to stay for the rest of my life
You got me
You got me

Go back to our own ways in the middle of the night
Go back to our own ways in the middle of the night
Go back to our own ways in the middle of the night




Go back to our own ways in the middle of the night
Go back to our own ways in the middle of the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray-X's song "The Middle" depict a complicated relationship that is filled with conflicting emotions. The singer expresses feelings of vulnerability and confusion, as they are pulled in by the intense attraction they feel towards their partner. The opening lines, "You make me want to run it all back, Nobody's ever done me like that," show how the partner has impacted the singer, making them question their previous thoughts and desires.


Initially, the singer didn't think they needed their partner, but now they can't help but want to be around them. They acknowledge that they should not have let their feelings develop so quickly, asking, "Girl why'd you have to break me like that?" The singer is torn between the desire to leave the relationship because it feels shallow ("Your love is nothing but a see-through") and the fear of losing everything they have built and losing the comfort of their connection ("I can't lose everything I know, I hate sleeping alone").


The chorus reveals the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to be with their partner. They are willing to drop everything and go to them in the middle of the night ("And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night"). The lyrics indicate that the partner has a strong hold on the singer's mind and heart, as they are unable to resist their allure. Despite the uncertainty and conflicting emotions, the singer is willing to stay for the rest of their life if the partner wants them to.


The song also touches on the nostalgia of their time together, mentioning motel nights and sneaking around to keep their relationship a secret. The singer reflects on the significance of the first kiss, showing that it has stayed with them throughout their journey.


In summary, "The Middle" explores the complexities of a relationship filled with desire, confusion, and fear of loss. The lyrics capture the struggle between wanting to leave due to doubts and wanting to stay because of the intense attraction and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You make me want to run it all back
Your actions and presence evoke a strong desire in me to relive the past and start from the beginning.


Nobody's ever done me like that
I have never experienced someone treating me in the same way as you have.


I thought I'd never ever need you
I believed that I would never have a strong desire or dependency on you.


Now all I want to do is see you
Currently, my sole desire is to have the opportunity to be in your presence.


I shouldn't let it happen so fast
I realize that I should not have allowed our relationship to progress at such a rapid pace.


Girl why'd you have to break me like that?
Why did you have to cause me so much emotional pain and distress?


Your love is nothing but a see-through
Your love and affection for me lacks depth or sincerity; it is transparent and insincere.


I tell myself that I should leave you
Despite my feelings for you, I constantly remind myself that I should end our relationship.


But who, I don't wanna know
I am not interested in discovering or knowing the person you are involved with now.


Where you wanna go
I am curious about the destinations or plans you have in mind.


Who you're taking home
I wonder who you have chosen to be intimate with and take to your home.


Cause I can't lose everything I know
I cannot bear the thought of losing all the familiarity and stability in my life.


I hate sleeping alone
The feeling of being alone and sleeping without you is a source of great displeasure and loneliness for me.


I'm picking up the phone
I am taking the initiative to call you and reach out in order to alleviate my loneliness and longing for you.


And I'll be on the way in the middle of the night
Regardless of the time, I am willing to travel to you during the night.


Cause I can never wait for the morning to rise
I am so eager and impatient to be with you that I cannot wait for the morning to arrive.


We're kissing in the car underneath of the night
We engage in passionate and intimate moments in the car under the darkness of the night.


You got me
You have captured my attention, emotions, and affection completely.


Remember all the nights like this
Recall all the moments we spent together, similar to the one we are experiencing now.


Sleeping in the Motel 6
We have shared intimate experiences and spent nights together in a Motel 6.


We'll take all of the back streets on
We will navigate through less crowded and unconventional routes or paths.


Making sure your friends don't know
We take precautions to ensure that your friends are not aware of our relationship or intimate encounters.


I've never thought it get like this
I never expected our relationship or situation to escalate to this level.


Still think about the very first kiss
I frequently reminisce and reflect on our initial kiss, as it holds significant meaning to me.


But I could never lie to you
I am incapable of deceiving or being dishonest with you.


I'm going out of my mind for you
My infatuation and intense feelings for you are driving me to a state of mental instability and obsession.


Go back to our own ways in the middle of the night
Let us return to living our separate lives and following our individual paths during the nighttime.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Payami, Chang Kyun Im, Ho Seok Shin, Hyun-Woo Son, Hyung Won Chae, John Mitchell, Joo Heon Lee, Ki Hyun Yoo, Min Hyuk Lee

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