The Middle Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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]
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]
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
Ooh

[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
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

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

[Chorus]
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-oh-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, oh-oh-oh

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About

Genius Annotation

Charli XCX recorded a version of Zedd and Grey’s song “The Middle,” as it was revealed in 2018. The full demo appeared online on November 6, 2021.

In 2018, XCX released a statement as to why her version of the song was not released via Twitter:

i cut this song 2 but honestly the whole thing was waaayy too high in pitch for me & my 5am party voice. also i’m not sure Zedd was fuckin w my robot levels of autotune 👽😝 in my opinion marren sounds soooo beautiful on this song & sarah aarons is a totally genius pop writer 💕

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