The Middle- Jimmy Eat World

"The Middle"

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or 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.
Yeah, 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 or looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don't you worry what the 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.

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The meaning of this song is that you have to be patient to get what you want. It also says how you should always try your best no matter what others say―to be yourself. Many times, the world can be tough on you where there are many that disagree with you, or don’t even bother to listen to what you have to say. Don’t let that bring you down though, continue living your life the way you see it to be fit. Don’t always satisfy others or be used by them, try doing some things for yourself, you deserve a reward once in a while for your hard work. Not everything has to be done in groups where you have to depend on others; sometimes, it’s better to do things on your own, so you know you will get it done well without others breathing down your neck. Your life is just beginning! Don’t let others decide what you are going to do, and don’t always think that there is no one out there who doesn’t see how hard you are trying.