The Middle
Zedd Maren Morris & Grey Lyrics


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Take a seat right over there, sat on the stairs
Stay or leave, the cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions

So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go

Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle, oh

Take a step back for a minute, into the kitchen
Floors are wet and taps are still running, dishes are broken
How did we get into this mess? Got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions

So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go, oh

Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle

Looking at you, I can't lie
Just pouring out admission
Regardless of my objection, oh
And it's not about my pride
I need you on my skin
Just come over, pull me in, just

Oh, baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle, no no
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle? Oh yeah
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle? Oh
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle, baby?
I'm losing my mind just a little




So why don't you just meet me in the middle, middle?
In the middle, middle

Overall Meaning

The song is about a couple who are in the middle of an argument, but they both still have feelings for each other. The first verse starts with the line "Take a seat right over there, sat on the stairs," suggesting that the couple have become physically distant from each other, so much so that one of them is now sitting on the stairs outside. As the lyrics progress, it becomes clear that the couple are in the middle of a fight, with both of them unsure of how they got there. They both have "good intentions" but have become "so aggressive," highlighting the fact that sometimes even the best of intentions can lead to bad outcomes.


The chorus is a plea for reconciliation as the singer asks why the two can't just "meet in the middle." The repetition of this phrase throughout the song underscores how important it is for the couple to come together, despite their differences. The singer is "losing [their] mind just a little," indicating how much the relationship means to them, and how hard it is to let go. The singer's vulnerability is further showcased in the bridge, where they admit that they "need [their partner] on [their] skin." Essentially, the singer is saying that they can't stand to be apart from their partner, even for a moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a seat right over there, sat on the stairs
I want you to sit down and listen to me.


Stay or leave, the cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
I'm not sure what's going to happen next, but I need you to make a decision.


Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I don't know how we ended up like this, fighting and arguing.


I know we meant all good intentions
We both had good intentions, but things didn't turn out the way we wanted.


So pull me closer
I want you to come closer to me.


Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come closer to me?


Why don't you come on over?
I want you to come to me.


I can't just let you go
I don't want to lose you.


Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Can't we find a compromise and meet halfway?


I'm losing my mind just a little
This situation is stressing me out.


So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Can't we find a solution that works for both of us?


In the middle
Somewhere in between our two positions.


Take a step back for a minute, into the kitchen
Let's calm down and take a break from arguing.


Floors are wet and taps are still running, dishes are broken
The kitchen is a mess because of our fight.


Looking at you, I can't lie
When I see you, I can't pretend everything is okay.


Just pouring out admission
I need to be honest with you.


Regardless of my objection, oh
Even though I might not want to admit it.


And it's not about my pride
This isn't about me trying to win an argument.


I need you on my skin
I need to feel close to you.


Just come over, pull me in, just
Can't we just be close to each other and forget about everything else?


No no
This situation is too important to ignore.


Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle? Oh Yeah
I'm asking you to meet me halfway.


In the middle, middle
Somewhere between our two positions.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Zaslavski, Jordan Johnson, Kyle Mark Trewartha, Michael G. Trewartha, Sarah Paige Aarons, Stefan Adam Johnson, Marcus Durand Lomax

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@diegocaetano2710

[Lyrics of "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey]

[Verse 1: Maren Morris]
Take a seat
Right over there, sat on the stairs
Stay or leave
The cabinets are bare, and I'm unaware
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions

[Pre-Chorus: Maren Morris]
So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go

[Chorus: Maren Morris]
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle

[Verse 2: Maren Morris]
Ohh, take a step
Back for a minute, into the kitchen
Floors are wet
And taps are still runnin', dishes are broken
How did we get into this mess? Got so aggressive
I know we meant all good intentions

[Pre-Chorus: Maren Morris]
So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close?
Why don't you come on over?
I can't just let you go

[Chorus: Maren Morris]
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle

[Bridge: Maren Morris]
Lookin' at you, I can't lie
Just pourin' out admission
Regardless of my objection, oh, oh
And it's not about my pride
I need you on my skin
Just come over, pull me in, just

[Chorus: Maren Morris]
Oh, baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
In the middle, no no
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Oh yeah, I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
Oh, in the middle
Baby-y-y, why don't you just meet me in the middle, baby?
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle, middle?
In the middle, middle



@user-ec5gp7ky7t

Japanese translation



Verse 1: Maren Morris]
Take a seat
座ってよ
right over there, sat on the stairs
あそこに、階段の上に
Stay or leave,
残るのか、それとも去っていくのか
the cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
戸棚は空っぽで、気づかなかったわ
Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
どうして私たちこんなことになってしまったの、気持ちが高ぶってしまって
I know we meant all good intentions
分かってるわ、私たちこんなつもりじゃなかったって

[Pre-Chorus: Maren Morris]
So pull me closer
だから私を抱き寄せて
Why don't you pull me close?
どうしてそうしてくれないの?
Why don't you come on over?
どうして近づいてくれないの?
I can't just let you go
あなたを手放すことなんてできないわ

[Chorus: Maren Morris]
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
ねぇ、どうして歩み寄ってくれないの
I'm losing my mind just a little
おかしくなってしまいそうだわ、ほんの少し
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
だからお互い歩み寄るべきなのよ
In the middle
お互いに
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
ねぇ、どうして歩み寄ってくれないの
I'm losing my mind just a little
おかしくなってしまいそうだわ、ほんの少し
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
だからお互い歩み寄るべきなのよ
In the middle
お互いに

[Verse 2: Maren Morris]
Take a step back for a minute, into the kitchen
少しだけおちついてキッチンに戻る
Floors are wet and taps are still running, dishes are broken
床は濡れてるし、蛇口からは水が流れたまま、皿も割れているわ
How did we get into this mess?
どうしてこんなことになってしまったの?
Got so aggressive
気持ちが高まって
I know we meant all good intentions
分かってるわ、私たちこんなつもりじゃなかったって

[Pre-Chorus: Maren Morris]
So pull me closer
だから私を抱き寄せて
Why don't you pull me close?
どうしてそうしてくれないの?
Why don't you come on over?
どうして近づいてくれないの?
I can't just let you go
あなたを手放すことなんてできないわ

[Chorus: Maren Morris]
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
ねぇ、どうして歩み寄ってくれないの
I'm losing my mind just a little
おかしくなってしまいそうだわ、ほんの少し
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
だからお互い歩み寄るべきなのよ
In the middle
お互いに

[Bridge: Maren Morris]
Looking at you, I can't lie
あなたを見つめると、嘘なんてつけないわ
Just pouring out admission
気持ちを全て伝えて、許しを願う
Regardless of my objection
私の言ったことは関係なく
And it's not about my pride
私のプライドじゃないの
I need you on my skin
あなたを皮膚の上、感じたいの
Just come over, pull me in, just
だからここへきて、私を引き寄せて、ただ

[Chorus: Maren Morris]
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
ねぇ、どうして歩み寄ってくれないの
I'm losing my mind just a little
おかしくなってしまいそうだわ、ほんの少し
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
だからお互い歩み寄るべきなのよ
In the middle, no, no
お互いに、ねぇ
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
どうして歩み寄ってくれないの
I'm losing my mind just a little
おかしくなってしまいそうだわ、ほんの少し
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
だからお互い歩み寄るべきなのよ
In the middle
お互いに
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
ねぇ、どうして歩み寄ってくれないの
I'm losing my mind just a little
おかしくなってしまいそうだわ、ほんの少し
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
だからお互い歩み寄るべきなのよ
In the middle
お互いに



@TheGroovyGuitarDude

For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :)

Verse and Pre-Chorus:

C C G D (↓ per chord)

Chorus:

C G D
C Em D

Alternate between those two chord progressions through the chorus, strum pattern is:
C - ↓↑ ↓
G/Em - ↓↑↓↑
D - ↑↓↑↓↑

Bridge:

Am C G D (↓ per chord)

And that's everything you need to play this on guitar! Hope that helps! If you get stuck or need any extra help I just posted a video guitar lesson for this on my channel :)



@abigailcunningham379

@@electricityisgreat2767 Excuse me? She is the worst female singer out there!! She is just about as bad in singing in pop as she is in country. She probably uses auto tune. This is one of the worst songs ever written!! It literally repeats itself. Middle this middle that!! Ugh! Listen to Guns N Roses
Def Leppard
Bon Jovi
Van Halen
Cinderella
AC/DC
Aerosmith
Boston
Cheap Trick
The Eagles
Fleetwood Mac
Heart
Twisted Sister
Skid Row
The Rolling Stones
Queen
Tom Petty and the heart breakers
Joan Jett and the black hearts
Bob Segar and the silver bullet band
Journey
Kiss
Kansas
Led Zeppelin
Motley Crue
Ozzy Osbourne
REO Speedwagon
Styx
Van Halen
Whitesnake ETC.



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@tyeshahart3875

My 8 yr old daughter loved this song. She used to sing it to the top of her lungs. She passed away last year in a tornado. 😞💔😪. It breaks my heart so much. Tonight I heard it while grocery shopping and it tore me up so bad but it made me feel like she was sending me a sign saying she’s still watching over me and she’s happy in heaven and she’s ok. I love you for this song ❤️

@livygaming3170

I’m so sorry, hope all goes well!

@czjt79a

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure she’s still ✨Vibing✨ to this song in Heaven (where she most certainly went if you believe in that) and have a wonderful rest of your day/night! 💕💕💕💕💕

@applefarm6126

@@tejesvinekumar8996 I don’t understand how the vaccine made it worse, I really hope you’re okay tho.

@infinityhaunter2932

shut up all you want is likes

@zayedmehrab2463

I am extremely sorry for your immeasurable loss 💔

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@ColeRolland

THIS SONG IS INCREDIBLE

@NoahLinebarrier

Everyone igonring the fact that Cole Rolland is here.

@adrianmatos5652

The Middle Zedd

@shadowqueen0843

IKR

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