There are at least 3 artists with the name Ukiyo:

1) French/Japanese… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists with the name Ukiyo:

1) French/Japanese experimental/industrial project: Ukiyo was founded in 1994 as a one-time collaboration between (Die Form) and Akifumi Nakajima (Aube) . They released one self-titled album, some tracks feature vocals by Mutsumi Oku.

2) Hiphop/Chillwave producer and multi-instrumentalist from Fremantle, Western Australia.

3) Jakob Andreas Mensch, Trip Hop/Downtempo producer from Denmark.

The Middle
ukiyo Lyrics

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We burn like fire, yeah
Ooh we burn like fire,
We burn like fire, yeah
Ooh we burn like fire.

Was I bad for you
Was our time justified
Sometimes I feel it too much

Sometimes I feel it too much
Was I bad for you
If you could quantify
I told you, thousand times
I told you a thousand times

In the middle (x3)
I will try to meet you
In the middle (x3)
I will try to meet you
In the middle
In the middle

We burn like fire, yeah
Ooh we burn like fire,
We burn like fire, yeah
Ooh we burn like fire.

Too many years have passed
Like the rain, the window
Turns to embers,
Under my skin is smoke, Smoke
Drifting up like a feather,
Wondering what could have been,
I told you hazel eyes,
I told you-u hazel eyes,

In the middle (x3)
I will try to meet you
In the middle (x3)
I will try to meet you

In the middle
In the middle

Overall Meaning

The song "The Middle" by Ukiyo & Panama is a heart-wrenching ballad about two lovers who are struggling to find common ground in their relationship. The opening lines "We burn like fire, yeah, Ooh, we burn like fire, We burn like fire, yeah, Ooh, we burn like fire" illustrate the intensity of their love and passion, but also their potential to hurt each other. The first verse focuses on the singer's feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty about their relationship, as they ask themselves "Was I bad for you? Was our time justified?" The repetition of "Sometimes I feel it too much" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of their emotions.

The chorus declares the singer's intention to work through their issues with their partner, stating "In the middle, I will try to meet you." The idea of meeting "in the middle" suggests compromise and the need for both parties to make an effort to bridge the divide between them. The second verse underscores the sense of longing and regret that permeates the song, with lines like "Too many years have passed, Like the rain, the window, Turns to embers" and "Wondering what could have been."

Line by Line Meaning

We burn like fire, yeah
Our passion is intense and powerful like a blazing fire.

Ooh we burn like fire,
We are consumed by our emotions and desires.

Was I bad for you
I question whether I was harmful or detrimental to you.

Was our time justified
I wonder if our relationship was worth the effort and time we put into it.

Sometimes I feel it too much
At times, my emotions and feelings overwhelm me.

If you could quantify
If you could measure or put a number on our relationship.

I told you, thousand times
I repeatedly explained my thoughts and feelings to you.

In the middle (x3) I will try to meet you
I will make an effort to find a compromise or common ground to try and connect with you.

Too many years have passed
Time has elapsed since we were together.

Like the rain, the window
Similar to the way rain droplets slide down a windowpane.

Turns to embers,
Fades away into a smoldering memory.