Middle
Strangers You Know Lyrics


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Love is too much and like is too little.
You gotta meet somewhere in the middle.
Trying to keep it simple ain't simple.
So we've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.

I'm having trouble doing what I feel.
I'm getting sick to my stomach trying to swallow this.
Breaking bread before the bread goes stale.
Lying here, trying to convince each other and convince ourselves.
We know what we are, do we know what we are 'cause

Love is too much and like is too little.
You gotta meet somewhere in the middle.
And trying to keep it simple ain't simple.
So we've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.

In between sleep in beds,
It's hard to address an issue when there's none to see undressed.
Falling shorter, borderline obsessed.
Brought no closer to knowing you.
They are the same as I'm not even sure that I do.

You want the diamonds, I'll mine them.
And jealous eyes, you still mind them.
If you're alright, it's alright if
We know what we are, do we know what are 'cause

Love is too much and like is too little.
So you've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.
And trying to keep it simple ain't simple.
So we've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.

When love is too much and like is too little.
You've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.
And trying to keep it simple ain't simple.
So we've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.

Our love is too much.
Our love.




Our love is too much.
Our love.

Overall Meaning

The song "Middle" by Strangers You Know talks about the complexities of love and the balance that is needed when it comes to loving someone. The opening lines, "Love is too much and like is too little. You gotta meet somewhere in the middle," suggest that love should not be overwhelming or underwhelming. Instead, it should be somewhere in between - a balance between strong affection and casual attraction. The next few lines, "Trying to keep it simple ain't simple. So we've gotta meet somewhere in the middle," emphasize the difficulties in finding this balance. Itโ€™s not an easy task, but one that requires effort and compromise.


The second verse touches on the struggles of communication within a relationship, especially when there are underlying problems that are not being addressed. Lines like "In between sleep in beds, It's hard to address an issue when there's none to see undressed," highlight that it is difficult to talk about an issue in the context of intimacy. The chorus then repeats the message that balance is key, emphasizing that finding that equilibrium is far from simplistic.


Overall, "Middle" by Strangers You Know is a song about realizing that love and like cannot be at the extremes, but must be balanced. It conveys the message that finding that balance takes work, but it is ultimately worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is too much and like is too little.
The emotions between the singer and their partner are too strong to be considered just liking someone, but not quite the intensity of true love.


You gotta meet somewhere in the middle.
To compromise and balance their feelings, both people in the relationship need to find the 'middle' ground to make things work.


Trying to keep it simple ain't simple.
Maintaining a healthy, loving relationship is much harder than it seems on the surface and takes effort from both parties to keep things stable.


So we've gotta meet somewhere in the middle.
Acknowledging that the relationship can't exist on just love or like, it requires compromise and balance to truly work.


I'm having trouble doing what I feel.
The singer is struggling to express themselves and their emotions without disrupting the relationship's balance.


I'm getting sick to my stomach trying to swallow this.
The act of holding everything in is causing the singer stress and anxiety, and it's becoming unbearable.


Breaking bread before the bread goes stale.
Attempting to solve issues before they become too big and the relationship becomes stagnant and unrepairable.


Lying here, trying to convince each other and convince ourselves.
Both parties are experiencing self-doubt and trying to convince themselves and each other that the relationship is worth the effort.


We know what we are, do we know what we are 'cause
Both partners in the relationship are questioning what exactly they are to one another and if they are truly compatible.


In between sleep in beds,
The relationship is being questioned during a quiet, intimate moment where both parties are vulnerable.


It's hard to address an issue when there's none to see undressed.
Issues may exist in the relationship, but they are harder to identify and tackle without the guise of intimacy.


Falling shorter, borderline obsessed.
The relationship is falling short of expectations, causing one or both parties to become fixated on making it work.


Brought no closer to knowing you.
Despite being in a relationship, the singer is unsure if they truly understand their partner and their wants/needs.


They are the same as I'm not even sure that I do.
The singer is questioning if their partner even understands themselves and their own motivations, which makes it difficult for the singer to connect with them.


You want the diamonds, I'll mine them.
The singer is willing to put in the effort to give their partner the things they want, even if it takes hard work and labor to achieve them.


And jealous eyes, you still mind them.
The singer is acknowledging that their partner is prone to jealousy, but is willing to accept that as a part of their personality and work through it.


If you're alright, it's alright if
As long as their partner is okay with it, the singer is willing to make sacrifices and compromises in order to make the relationship work.


Our love is too much.
The intensity of the emotions in the relationship is too strong to be considered anything less than true love.


Our love.
Reiterating the sentiment that the emotions involved in this relationship are intense and undeniable.




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