- Stuck-in-the-Middle-I.mp3
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-I.mp4
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-Prequel.mp3
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-Prequel.mp4
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-Unplugged-Underground-XIV.mp3
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-Unplugged-Underground-XIV.mp4
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-Unplugged.mp3
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-Unplugged.mp4
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-acoustic.mp3
- Stuck-in-the-Middle-electric.mp3
[Intro]
I’ve got one foot on the floor
(The other out the door)
How to answer the riddle
(When stuck in the middle)
[Bridge]
Head into the light
Head… in the light (light)
[Verse 1]
Can’t seem to get
In or out
Farewell regret
If there’s a doubt
[Chorus]
I’ve got one foot on the floor
(The other out the door)
How to answer the riddle
(When your hearts stuck in the middle)
[Bridge]
Can you change your ways
(There’s only so many days)
Can you change your attitude
(From mean and crude)
To the light
(Delight in sight)
Delight in sight
[Verse 2]
Half way in
Half way out
What a sin
Makes me shout!
[Chorus]
I’ve got one foot on the floor
(The other out the door)
How to answer the riddle
(When your hearts stuck in the middle)
[Bridge]
Can you change your ways
(There’s only so many days)
Can you change your attitude
(From mean and crude)
To the light
(Delight in sight)
Delight in sight
[Outro]
Head into the light
Head… in the light (light)
Shinning in the light
(Into the light)
ABOUT THE SONG
This song serves as a poignant metaphor for humanity’s conflicted relationship with cheap energy and the climate crisis. The imagery of “one foot on the floor, the other out the door” reflects our hesitation — caught between the comfort of fossil fuels and the necessity of transitioning to sustainable energy sources. It highlights our internal struggle: the convenience of the present versus the pressing need for a sustainable future.
The recurring riddle symbolizes the complexity of this dilemma. We know the problem and its potential solutions, yet our hearts are “stuck in the middle,” trapped between the allure of cheap energy and the undeniable consequences of its continued use.
The bridge calls for a shift in mindset—”Can you change your ways… from mean and crude to the light?” This suggests that humanity must overcome its destructive habits and embrace the “light,” symbolizing renewable energy, hope, and a sustainable future. The repeated emphasis on “delight in sight” points to the rewards and relief that await if we make the necessary changes.
The “sin” in Verse 2 represents the moral weight of inaction and the frustration of being “halfway in, halfway out,” unable to fully commit to change. The concluding lines—”into the light, shining in the light”—offer a hopeful vision, encouraging humanity to move forward and illuminate a path to a better, more sustainable world.