Stuck in the Middle | Tai Verdes Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

"You're a player aren't you?And I bet you got hoes"I said, "You don't know me like that""I just go with the flow"She said, "You can't fool me like that" But friends turn into sleepoversAnd sleepovers turn into loveLove turns into jealousyAnd now we both fucked up

Stuck in the Middle
Tai Verdes Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You know what she said to me?
She said

"You're a player aren't you?
And I bet you got hoes"
I said, "You don't know me like that"
"I just go with the flow"
She said, "You can't fool me like that"

"You're gonna leave me on read"
I said, "Why don't you try me on out?"
"I know you wanna be friends"

But friends turn into sleepovers
And sleepovers turn into love
Love turns into jealousy
And now we both fucked up

'Cause we're stuck in the middle of lovers and friends
And we're losing every part of the benefits
You hurt me more than I ever knew
But it's shitty 'cause I'm doing the same to you

She said, "Are we exclusive or not?" (Exclusive or not)
I said, "What do you wanna do?"
"Seems like you love me a lot" (seems like you love me a lot)
She said, "Can we stop the joking"
"And take me seriously?" (Take me seriously)
I said, "I'll try my very best"
"But we'll have to wait and see" (let's wait and see)

'Cause talks turn into sleepless nights
And sleepless nights turn into love (turn into love)
Love turns into impatience
And now we both fucked up (hey, hey)

'Cause we're stuck in the middle of lovers and friends (lovers and friends)
And we're losing every part of the benefits (losing benefits)
You hurt me more than I ever knew (than I ever knew)
But it's shitty 'cause I'm doing the same to you

(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)

'Cause fights turn into making up
And making up turns into love (turns into love)
Love turns into forever (forever)
And that scares both of us (hey, hey)

'Cause we're stuck in the middle of lovers and friends (lovers and friends)
And we're losing every part of the benefits (hey, hey, losing benefits)

You hurt me more than I ever knew
But it's shitty 'cause I'm doing the same to you


Overall Meaning

"Stuck in the Middle" by Tai Verdes is a song about the confusion and complications that can arise when a romantic relationship starts off as friendship. The lyrics describe a situation in which the singer and his love interest are trying to navigate the transition from friends to lovers. The woman expresses her concerns that the singer is not capable of being faithful and is only interested in her for physical pleasure. This leads to a discussion about the nature of their relationship and their intentions towards each other. The singer acknowledges that he is not sure what he wants but is willing to explore the possibility of a romantic relationship with her. He warns her that things could get complicated if they go down that road, but she insists that she wants to take the relationship seriously.


As their relationship progresses, the singer and his love interest find themselves struggling to define their connection. They are stuck between being lovers and friends and are losing the benefits of both. They realize that their actions are hurting each other, and there is an element of jealousy and frustration creeping into their relationship. However, despite their many problems and uncertainties, they are unable to walk away from each other.


Overall, the song explores the idea of how important it is to set clear boundaries and definitions when entering into a romantic relationship with a friend. It also highlights the complexities and difficulties that can arise when attempting to transition from friendship to a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You know what she said to me?
Tai is recounting his conversation with a girl.


She said, "You're a player aren't you? And I bet you got hoes"
The girl accuses Tai of being a player and having many girls.


I said, "You don't know me like that" "I just go with the flow"
Tai explains that he doesn't fit into her assumption, and that he simply lives life moment to moment.


She said, "You can't fool me like that" "You're gonna leave me on read"
The girl is skeptical of Tai's behavior, thinking that he is likely to ignore or not respond to her message.


I said, "Why don't you try me on out?" "I know you wanna be friends"
Tai suggests that the girl give him a chance, emphasizing that she wants to be in his life.


But friends turn into sleepovers And sleepovers turn into love Love turns into jealousy And now we both fucked up
Tai and the girl progressed from being friends to being intimate, causing trust issues and relationship problems.


'Cause we're stuck in the middle of lovers and friends And we're losing every part of the benefits You hurt me more than I ever knew But it's shitty 'cause I'm doing the same to you
Tai realizes that they are in a complicated situation, and they are losing out on the benefits of both friendships and relationships. He admits to hurting the girl as much as she hurt him.


She said, "Are we exclusive or not?" (Exclusive or not) I said, "What do you wanna do?" "Seems like you love me a lot" (seems like you love me a lot)
The girl asks Tai to clarify the nature of their relationship, and Tai asks her to decide how she feels about him. She confesses her love for him.


She said, "Can we stop the joking" "And take me seriously?" (Take me seriously) I said, "I'll try my very best" "But we'll have to wait and see" (let's wait and see)
The girl asks Tai to be honest with her and take her feelings seriously. Tai promises to do his best, but he acknowledges that he can't guarantee anything.


'Cause talks turn into sleepless nights And sleepless nights turn into love (turn into love) Love turns into impatience And now we both fucked up (hey, hey)
Their conversations about their relationship cause them both to lose sleep, and their overly emotional interactions lead to impatience and more problems.


'Cause fights turn into making up And making up turns into love (turns into love) Love turns into forever (forever) And that scares both of us (hey, hey)
Their fights often lead to reconciliations and passionate moments, which gradually turn into lasting feelings that they are both afraid of.


'Cause we're stuck in the middle of lovers and friends (lovers and friends) And we're losing every part of the benefits (hey, hey, losing benefits) You hurt me more than I ever knew But it's shitty 'cause I'm doing the same to you
Tai and the girl are unable to define their relationship, and it is causing them to lose out on the benefits of both friendship and romance. Tai realizes that he is causing the same amount of pain to the girl that she is causing to him.


Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chelsea Lena, Kiana Lede Brown, Pacome Gendreau, Tyler Colon

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