Discover the story of the song > Out Here In The Middle – James McMurtry

The protagonist is facing a series of unfortunate events, such as having his car broken into and a reservation messed up. Despite all this, he still wishes his partner was with him in the middle of it all. He describes the place they are in, with tractor pulls, corporate refugees, and even Starbucks. He ends by longing for his partner's presence in the middle of the chaotic and changing environment they are in.