About The Song
“Stuck in the Middle with You” is a song by Stealers Wheel, written by Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan, the song appeared on Stealers Wheel’s 1972 self-titled debut album. “Stuck in the Middle with You” charted at No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart after the band performed it on the BBC’s Top of the Pops in May 1973. In the US, it reached #6 on the Pop chart in 1973.
The song blends folk-rock with a catchy melody and memorable lyrics, showcasing Stealers Wheel’s signature sound. The song features a catchy melody driven by lively acoustic guitar riffs and dynamic drums. The lyrics express a sense of uncertainty and unease, as reflected in lines like “Well, I don’t know why I came here tonight. I got the feeling that something ain’t right”.
Lyrics
Well, I don't know why I came here tonight
I 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
Well, you started off with nothing
And you're proud that you're a self-made man
And your friends they all come crawlin'
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?
Well, I don't think I can take anymore
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you
Well, you started out with nothing
And you're proud that you're a self-made man
And your friends they all come crawlin'
Slap you on the back and say, "Please, please"
Yeah, I don't know why I came here tonight
I 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