Stuck in the Middle
The Elwins Lyrics

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Take me off your test now, you know I passed with a ninety one
You're making a mistake how, do you do this and call it fun

And if I had the chunk change, I'd pay you off and call this done
But there's something more here, and I know

Makin' up a story, I don't believe
Did you get my message, I tried to get you with my family

You're crashin' up my head
You're takin' off my head

And your stuck, stuck in the ground, stuck in the middle
Oh and it's not nice to define your way through a riddle
Yeah your stuck, stuck in the ground, stuck in the middle
Oh and it's not nice to define your way through a riddle

Well I gotta go, and point the wheel where it needs to be
But how am I gonna get there, if I'm travelling to Weeki Wachee

You're crashin' up my head
You're takin' off my head

And your stuck, stuck in the ground, stuck in the middle
Oh and it's not nice to define your way through a riddle
Yeah your stuck, stuck in the ground, stuck in the middle
Oh and it's not nice to define your way through a riddle

Your way through a riddle
Your way through a riddle
Your way through a riddle

Take it slow you never could know
What's down the road

Overall Meaning

The Elwins's "Stuck in the Middle" is a song about being caught up in a confusing situation with someone who seems unable to communicate honestly. The singer addresses the other person, who they have apparently passed some sort of test or challenge with, but who is now acting in a way that is causing problems. The singer suggests that they would be willing to pay the other person off to make the situation go away, but they feel that there is something deeper going on. The second verse finds the singer trying to plan a route to a destination, but being hindered by the other person's behavior once again. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the idea that the other person is "stuck in the ground, stuck in the middle," and that it's not a good thing to "define your way through a riddle."

The song is open to interpretation, but it seems to be about someone who is playing games or being manipulative, causing confusion and pain for the singer. The language of the song is colorful and evocative, with phrases like "crashin' up my head" and "your way through a riddle" standing out. The singers' vocals are energetic and urgent, matching the frustration that the lyrics express. Overall, "Stuck in the Middle" is an engaging and emotionally resonant song that captures the feeling of being trapped in a complicated and frustrating situation with another person.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me off your test now, you know I passed with a ninety one
Please remove me from the test, as I have already scored a 91.

You're making a mistake how, do you do this and call it fun
Your actions are an error, how can you perceive it as entertainment?

And if I had the chunk change, I'd pay you off and call this done
Even if I could provide monetary compensation, it would not truly resolve the situation.

But there's something more here, and I know
There are underlying issues that I am aware of.

Makin' up a story, I don't believe
Falsifying events is not convincing to me.

Did you get my message, I tried to get you with my family
Have you received my communication about my relatives attempting to contact you?

You're crashin' up my head
Your behavior is causing me distress.

You're takin' off my head
You are causing me great confusion.

And your stuck, stuck in the ground, stuck in the middle
You are immovable, unable to progress, and unable to escape.

Oh and it's not nice to define your way through a riddle
It is unfair to manipulate situations to your advantage without providing clear explanations.

Well I gotta go, and point the wheel where it needs to be
I must depart and steer in the appropriate direction.

But how am I gonna get there, if I'm travelling to Weeki Wachee
How will I reach my destination if I am currently heading towards Weeki Wachee?

Your way through a riddle
Your method of navigating this situation is like attempting to solve a puzzle.

Take it slow you never could know
Proceed carefully, as one can never be certain of the future.

What's down the road
The circumstances that lie ahead are unknown.

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