Caught in the Middle
Paramore
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I can't think of getting old It only makes me want to die And I can't think of who I was 'Cause it just makes me want to cry, cry, cry Can't look back, can't look too far ahead I got the point, I got the message I'm just a little bit caught in the middle I try to keep going but it's not that simple I think I'm a little bit caught in the middle Gotta keep going or they'll call me a quitter Yeah, I'm caught in the middle I was dreaming life away All the while just going blind Can't see the forest for the trees Behind the lids of my own eyes Nostalgia's cool, but it won't help me now A dream is good (don't wear it out) if you don't wear it out And I'm just a little bit caught in the middle I try to keep going but it's not that simple I think I'm a little bit caught in the middle Gotta keep going or they'll call me a quitter Yeah, I'm caught in the middle No, I don't need no help I can sabotage me by myself I don't need no one else I can sabotage me by myself I don't need no help I can sabotage me by myself Don't need no one else I can sabotage me by myself I don't need no help I can sabatoge me by myself Don't need no one else I can sabotage me by myself I don't need no help I can sabatoge me by myself Don't need no one else I can sabotage me by myself And I'm just a little bit caught in the middle I try to keep going but it's not that simple I think I'm a little bit caught in the middle Gotta keep going or they'll call me a quitter Yeah I'm caught in the middle I'm caught in the middle
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Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor York
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Caught in the Middle" is the fifth track on the fifth studio album, "After Laughter," released by Paramore in 2017.
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GenreThe song falls in the genre of pop rock and new wave, a departure from the band's earlier emo and pop punk styles.
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Inspiration for the songThe track is about facing an existential crisis and the fear of growing older. It reflects the band's personal struggles and insecurities during that time.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band members themselves: Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and Zac Farro.
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MusicalityAside from the regular rock instrument ensemble, the song uses a marimba to give it a unique, vibrant sound that is featured throughout the "After Laughter" album.
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Critical ReceptionThough not as commercially successful as some of their prior hits, the song was well-received by critics, who praised its introspective lyrics and upbeat 80's inspired synth-pop sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Caught in the Middle" was directed by Computer Team and has a retro, low-budget aesthetic featuring the band members in various surreal situations.
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Live PerformancesThe track, along with most other "After Laughter" songs, has often been performed live by Paramore during their concert tours.
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Album's Debut"After Laughter," the album featuring "Caught in the Middle," debuted at number six on the Billboard 200.
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Paramore’s Musical EvolutionThe song is part of Paramore's evolution, known for radically changing their sound with each album, and is indicative of their shift towards more pop and 80's new wave influences.
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