The Middle
Jimmy Eat World · Bleed American
Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out
and looked down on.
Just try your best,
Try everything you can.
And don't you worry what they tell themselves
When you're away.
It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright, alright.
Hey, you know they're all the same.
You know you're doing better on your own,
so don't buy in.
Live right now and
just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough
For someone else.
It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright, alright.
It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright, alright.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hey, don't write yourself off yet,
It's only in your head you feel left out
and looked down on.
Just do your best,
Do everything you can.
And don't you worry what their bitter hearts
Are gonna say.
It just takes some time,
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright,alright.
It just takes some time,
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine.
Everything, everything will be alright.
It's only in your head you feel left out
and looked down on.
Just try your best,
Try everything you can.
And don't you worry what they tell themselves
When you're away.
It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright, alright.
Hey, you know they're all the same.
You know you're doing better on your own,
so don't buy in.
Live right now and
just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough
For someone else.
It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright, alright.
It just takes some time
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright, alright.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hey, don't write yourself off yet,
It's only in your head you feel left out
and looked down on.
Just do your best,
Do everything you can.
And don't you worry what their bitter hearts
Are gonna say.
It just takes some time,
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright,alright.
It just takes some time,
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine.
Everything, everything will be alright.
The Middle
Jimmy Eat World's 2005 single "The Middle" stands as a defining anthem of the mid-2000s pop-punk era, blending melodic hooks with the band's signature emotional intensity. Released on the album Bleed American, the track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse raw punk energy with accessible pop structures, becoming a staple of their discography and live performances. The song's enduring popularity reflects its role in shaping the sound of the genre during its peak, resonating with audiences through themes of personal struggle and resilience. As a key component of Jimmy Eat World's catalog, it remains a recognizable work that bridges their earlier grunge-influenced roots with their later mainstream success.