The lyrics describe a couple stuck in a cycle of "aggressive" fighting and broken dishes.
Other artists who recorded versions include Carly Rae Jepsen , Tove Lo , Bebe Rexha , Charli XCX , Bishop Briggs , and Elle King . Maren Morris's Last-Minute Save Zedd, Grey - The Middle (Lyrics) ft. Maren Morris
The song was originally intended for her, but she passed on it because it felt "too pop" and chose to release "Sorry Not Sorry" instead. The lyrics describe a couple stuck in a