Caught In The Middle
XCX Charli Lyrics
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Caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle
Caught in the middle of love
Took the plane at five, flew across the world, I'm the other girl
The one who's in your head
Laid there by your side in the city nights, naked in the lights
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
You're stuck on my mind push restart, press rewind
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Lost inside the line, stare across the room, almost falling through
Never make the same mistake
Harder every time, wish we could be true, always wanted you
We got to stay a mystery
Oh, I'm caught in the middle, caught in the middle of
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
You're stuck on my mind push restart, press rewind
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Oh, I'm caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of (Caught in the middle of)
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
You're stuck on my mind push restart then press rewind
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
Our hearts got caught in the middle, caught in the middle of love
In "Caught In The Middle," Charli XCX sings about being caught in the middle of a love triangle. She sings about being the other woman, who is hiding secrets in her lover's bed while he is with someone else. She describes the difficulty in trying to break away from the relationship but finding herself unable to do so. The chorus emphasizes the fact that their hearts got caught in the middle of love, and they can't stop it now.
The lyrics also reflect on the complexities of human relationships, particularly on the challenges of keeping secrets and trying to remain mysterious. The lines "We got to stay a mystery" and "Never make the same mistake" suggest that the characters are fully aware of the mistakes they have made and the consequences that come with them. Yet, they can't help but be drawn to one another.
Overall, "Caught In The Middle" is a poignant exploration of love, passion, and betrayal, with Charli XCX delivering a powerful vocal performance that conveys the emotional turmoil of the characters.
Line by Line Meaning
Our hearts got caught in the middle
Our emotions are stuck in the middle of a love triangle.
Caught in the middle of love
The feeling of being unable to choose between two lovers is overwhelming.
Took the plane at five, flew across the world, I'm the other girl
The lyricist is confessing to being the other woman in the situation, who is in love with someone already taken.
The one who's in your head
She is always on his mind, despite being committed to another person.
Laid there by your side in the city nights, naked in the lights
They spent time together under the city lights, vulnerable and exposed physically and emotionally.
Hiding secrets in your bed
They are keeping their relationship secret from the world to avoid consequences and judgment.
'Cause we try to turn around but we can't stop it now
Despite wanting to move on, they are unable to escape their feelings for each other.
You're stuck on my mind push restart, press rewind
She keeps replaying the memories with this person in her head, wishing she could go back and start over.
Lost inside the line, stare across the room, almost falling through
She is struggling to hold on to her sanity and feels lost and hopeless.
Never make the same mistake
She wishes she could go back and change her actions from the start to avoid the chaos and pain.
Harder every time, wish we could be true, always wanted you
The more they resist their love, the stronger it becomes, and they long to be together.
We got to stay a mystery
They have to keep their love hidden, to prevent suspicion and for the sake of their reputations.
Oh, I'm caught in the middle, caught in the middle of
She is feeling trapped and unsure of which direction to go in life and love.
'Cause we all are caught in the middle, caught in the middle of
Everyone involved in this situation is struggling to come to terms with their emotions and make a decision.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, NICK VAN HOFWEGEN, CHARLOTTE EMMA AITCHISON
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