Discover the story of the song > Caught In The Middle – Alexander 23

The protagonist received a phone call from his partner for the first time in a year, but they didn't say anything. They used to be affectionate and say "I love you", but now they don't say anything at all. They feel stuck in a situation where they are neither lovers nor strangers. The protagonist wonders if their partner's dog thinks he's gone because a part of him feels dead. The protagonist's friend told them that their partner moved out of the country, and even though they're happy for her, they don't have to worry about seeing her at their usual coffee place anymore. The song reflects on how things have changed in their relationship, where they used to say "I love you", but now they don't say anything.