Lyrics
It's the same old story
Expressing a sense of repetition or familiarity with a situation.
Since yesterday!
Highlighting the continuation of the ongoing situation from the previous day.
You're trying to leave
Describing an attempt to depart or end something.
Whilst she is trying to stay
Indicating a contrasting effort, with someone else wanting to stay.
And I'm caught in the middle...
Repetition of being caught in the middle, emphasizing the internal conflict.
And I'm caught in the middle!
-It's the same old story!
Reiteration of the recurring situation, underscoring its persistence.
Since yesterday!
-And it's the same old story, since yesterday
-You're trying to leave, whilst she is trying to stay...
-And I'm caught in the middle!
Emphasizing being stuck in the middle of the conflicting desires.
You're everything I know, you're everything I need!
Acknowledging the importance of the person in question.
You're been trying to stay whilst I'm trying to leave
Describing a struggle where one is trying to leave while the other wants to stay.
And I'm caught in the middle!
Repeating the feeling of being caught in the middle of conflicting choices.
All I'm trying to do, is do right by me
Expressing the desire to act in one's best interest.
Heart wants to stay, brain says to leave
Highlighting the internal conflict between the heart and the brain.
And I'm caught in the middle!
Reiterating the theme of being caught in the middle.
And it's the same old story, since yesterday
Continuing the narrative of conflicting choices between leaving and staying.
You're trying to leave whilst she is trying to stay...
-And I'm caught in the middle!
Reemphasizing the feeling of being trapped in the middle.
And I just want your love
Expressing a desire for love and harmony.
So I keep the peace!
Choosing to maintain peace despite uncertainty.
And though I'm not sure of
Expressing uncertainty about being chosen by the other person.
That you'll ever choose me!
Highlighting the dilemma of not knowing if the other person will choose the speaker.
Its been a long time but I've got to go
Contemplating the need to leave due to emotional confusion and a cold environment.
Cause I can't define my feelings and it's kinda cold here
-And I keep the peace, just caught up in the middle!
Continuing to describe being caught in a circular, repetitive situation.
Going round in a circle like do-se-do
-I've got to heel change two step & move along
Metaphorically describing the need to move forward while maintaining peace.
But I keep the peace, just caught up in the middle!
-It's been a long time but I've got to go
Repeating the contemplation of leaving due to emotional uncertainty.
Cause I can't define my feelings and it's kinda cold here
-And I keep the peace, just caught up in the middle!
Reiteration of the circular nature of the internal conflict.
Going round in a circle like do-se-do
-I've got to heel change two step & move along
Emphasizing the struggle of keeping peace while caught in the middle.
But I keep the peace, just caught up in the middle!
-And I just want your love!
Repeating the desire for love and the choice to maintain peace.
So I keep the peace
-And though I'm not sure of,
Reiterating the uncertainty about being chosen despite the desire for love.
That you'll ever choose me!
-And I just want your love!
Repeating the plea for love and the commitment to keeping peace.
So I keep the peace
-And though I'm not sure of,
Expressing uncertainty about being chosen despite the plea for love.
That you'll ever choose me!
-I'm caught in the Middle... (4)
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the feeling of being caught in the middle.
Could you stay?
Pleading and questioning if the other person will stay and choose the speaker.
Would you choose me?
-Is this all that we could be?!
-Could you stay?
-Would you choose me?
-Is this all that we could be?!
-I'm caught in the middle!
Final repetition of being caught in the middle, summarizing the emotional struggle.
I'm caught in the middle...
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