Stuck in the middle of my past and my future
It’s stuck in between us, tryna give love another try
But it’s tripping me up cause I’d rather go on and be lonely
Damn it, I give up, so I’ll be gone with the wind, oh
Girl you gotta let me go
Cause you never held me when I fall down, fall face down
Far away, cause you bring me down like gravity
I just gotta run away
I need space, it’s hard for me to break away from you
It’s hard for me to get away from you
It’s hard for me to get away
It’s hard for me to run away
It’s hard for me to get away
Feeling lost, back and fourth, travelling on this bumpy road
Can you please listen to me? I don’t need the games girl I want out
The middle of the street, on my knees and the traffic on the highway
I used to believe you were good for me, my life’s turning upside down
Girl you gotta let me go
Cause you never held me when I fall down, fall face down
Far away, you bring me down like gravity
I just gotta run away
I need space, it’s hard for me to break away from you
It’s hard for me to get away from you
It’s hard for me to get away
It’s hard for me to run away
It’s hard for me to get away
Now I’m falling faster, your love’s my disaster
Let me live, I can’t take this any more
Now I’m falling faster, your love’s my disaster
Let me live, oh
I’m far away, you bring me down like gravity
I just gotta run away
I need space, it’s hard for me to break away from you
It’s hard for me to get away from you
It’s hard for me to get away
It’s hard for me to run away, yeah yeah yeah
It’s hard for me to get away from you, yeah yeah yeah
Oh no, it’s hard for me to get away from you, oh oh
It’s hard for me to get away, it’s hard for me to run away
It’s hard for me to get away
Between the Past and the Future: Emotional Tug-of-War
“Gravity (Stuck In The Middle)” by Chris Brown captures the emotional struggle of being trapped between the memories of a troubled past and the hope for a better future. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone torn between staying in a toxic relationship and finding the courage to move forward alone. Lines like “It’s hard for me to get away from you” and “you bring me down like gravity” highlight the powerful pull of love, even when it’s damaging. The song’s emotional core lies in the protagonist’s longing for freedom and self-preservation, even as he feels the weight of heartache and confusion dragging him back.
Letting Go and Seeking Freedom
The recurring motif of gravity symbolizes the force that keeps the narrator tethered to someone who no longer brings happiness. The internal conflict is further emphasized by the repeated desire to “run away” and “need space.” Chris Brown’s delivery amplifies the vulnerability and exhaustion of someone who realizes that love, sometimes, isn’t enough to hold them together. The song resonates with anyone who’s ever struggled to break free from a relationship that feels more like a burden than a blessing.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown