Middle Is Gold
Discovering Love's True Value in 'Middle Is Gold'
Lyrics
Catch them when you can, 'cause it takes them to know
Catch those who understand, as they have the knowledge
Who, can you tell me, who do you love?
Asking about the object of affection, seeking to know who is loved
You ought to know things will never be the same, boy
Things will undergo change, indicating a transformation, especially for a boy
Middle is gold and gold does not forgive
Emphasizing the importance of the middle, and suggesting that valuable things do not offer forgiveness
That's enough to drive you mad
An expression of frustration or exasperation
Nora's on the step trying to make a mama go
Someone named Nora is attempting to influence or please a motherly figure
You ought to know things will never be the same, boy
Reiterating the idea that things will change, emphasizing the impact on a boy
Who, can you tell me
Repeating the question about the object of affection
Middle is gold and gold does not forgive
Re-emphasizing the significance of the middle and its lack of forgiveness
Tempered on the block, and a black-ade is a must
Describing a situation on the block, highlighting the necessity of a barricade
You ought to know things will never be the same, boy
Stressing the inevitability of change and its impact on a boy
Who, can you tell me
Repeating the question about the object of affection
Middle is gold, and who do you love?
Affirming the importance of the middle and questioning the object of love
That's enough to drive you mad
Reiterating a state of frustration or madness
I derive and I know you're gonna cheer up someday
Expressing hope and anticipation that things will improve in the future
We have enough to make us stay
Having sufficient reasons to remain in a situation
This ain't enough to make us stay
Indicating that current circumstances are insufficient to encourage staying
We don't desire alien ways
Rejecting unfamiliar or foreign ways
I don't desire any other way
Expressing contentment with the current way and rejecting alternatives
I derive and I know you're gonna cheer up someday
Reiterating hope for a better future
We have enough to make us stay
Having enough reasons to continue in the present situation
This ain't enough to make us stay
Expressing insufficiency as a reason not to stay
We don't desire alien ways
Rejecting unfamiliar or foreign ways
I don't desire any other way
Affirming satisfaction with the current way and rejecting alternatives
I derive and I know you're gonna come back someday soon
Reiterating hope for a return or reconciliation in the future
You can get only what it is you want
Stating that one can only obtain what is desired
It's always the same by and by
Highlighting the repetitive nature of experiences over time
The window down
Referencing a window being down, possibly symbolizing openness or exposure
By and by
Reiterating the idea of things being the same over time
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