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Somewhere In The Middle
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Casting Crowns' 'Somewhere in the Middle' is a reflective song about the tension between who we are and who God is making us to be. It speaks to the struggle of living between faith and doubt, surrender and control, and the desire to fully follow Christ while feeling caught in the middle. The lyrics acknowledge God's presence and love even in those uncertain places, and they challenge listeners to trade their own dreams for His. The song encourages a deeper commitment and trust in God's plan, even when it feels uncomfortable or risky.
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Somewhere between the hot and the cold
Somewhere between the new and the old
Somewhere between who I am and who I used to be
Somewhere in the middle, You'll find me
Somewhere between the wrong and the right
Somewhere between the darkness and the light
Somewhere between who I was and who You're making me
Somewhere in the middle, You'll find me
Just how close can I get, Lord, to my surrender without losing all control
Fearless warriors in a picket fence, reckless abandon wrapped in common sense
Deep water faith in the shallow end and we are caught in the middle
With eyes wide open to the differences, the God we want and the God who is
But will we trade our dreams for His or are we caught in the middle
Are we caught in the middle
Somewhere between my heart and my hands
Somewhere between my faith and my plans
Somewhere between the safety of the boat and the crashing waves
Somewhere between a whisper and a roar
Somewhere between the altar and the door
Somewhere between contented peace and always wanting more
Somewhere in the middle You'll find me
Just how close can I get, Lord, to my surrender without losing all control
Lord, I feel You in this place and I know You're by my side
Loving me even on these nights when I'm caught in the middle