Stealers Wheel Stuck In The Middle With You
"Stuck in the Middle with You" by Stealers Wheel is a song from their 1972 self-titled debut album. It was written by the band's co-founders, Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan. The track became a hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gaining significant popularity.
The song's catchy, folk-rock sound is paired with somewhat ironic lyrics, which can be interpreted as a commentary on feeling out of place or overwhelmed by the expectations and behavior of others. Its upbeat vibe contrasts with the more cynical undertones of the lyrics.
The track gained renewed attention after being featured in Quentin Tarantino's 1992 film Reservoir Dogs, particularly in a memorable scene involving a dance sequence and a controversial moment of violence. This use helped cement the song’s place in pop culture.
Stealers Wheel Stuck In The Middle With You Lyrics
Well, I don't know why I came here tonight
I've got the feeling that something ain't right
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs
Clowns to the left of me
Jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
Yes, I'm stuck in the middle with you
And I'm wondering what it is I should do
It's so hard to keep this smile from my face
Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place
Clowns to the left of me
Jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
When you started off with nothing
And you're proud that you're a self-made man
And your friends, they all come crawling
Slap you on the back and say
"Please, please"
Trying to make some sense of it all
But I can see, it makes no sense at all
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor?
'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
Clowns to the left of me
Jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
When you started off with nothing
And you're proud that you're a self-made man
And your friends, they all come crawling
Slap you on the back and say
"Please, please"
Well, I don't know why I came here tonight
I've got the feeling that something ain't right
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs
Clowns to the left of me
Jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
Yes, I'm stuck in the middle with you
Stuck in the middle with you
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you