The Middle (Jimmy Eat World song)

"The Middle" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in October 2001 as the second single from their fourth album, Bleed American (2001). Written by frontman Jim Adkins, the track emerged during a transitional period for the band after being dropped by Capitol Records. Conceived as part of a deliberate shift toward a simpler and more direct sound, the song's concise structure and power-pop sensibility marked a departure from the group's earlier, more complex work.