Modest Mouse - Back To The Middle (Official Visualizer)

Modest Mouse - Back To The Middle (Official Visualizer)
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Lyrics:
BACK TO THE MIDDLE AND DON’T YOU REMEMBER
EVERYDAY WAS ANOTHER FISH TANK
AND YOUR HEAD SWIMS AROUND AND YOU WROTE US A LETTER
SAYING THINGS WILL GET MUCH BETTER
GOES BACK TO THE MIDDLE AND DON’T YOU REMEMBER?
EVERY NIGHT THERE’S A TINY PORCH LIGHT IN OUR CHEST
PULLS CLOUDS OF BUGS TO FLUTTER
WE FELT LOVED AS THEY CARRIED US CARRIED US
BACK TO THE MIDDLE DON’T YOU REMEMBER
IT IS A CAGE AND THE PARROT LOVES TO TALK
WE BUILT A CABIN AND WE BUILT A CASTLE
I JUST DON’T BELIEVE IT WAS WORTH ALL THE HASSLE YOU KNOW?
WE LIVED IN CITIES AND WE LIVED IN CAVES
AND I GUESS I’D LIKE TO MOVE BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGAIN
BACK TO THE MIDDLE AND DON’T YOU REMEMBER
OUR HEAD IS A CAGE AND THE PARROT IT WON’T SHUT UP
BACK TO THE MIDDLE AND DON’T YOU REMEMBER
NOW AND THEN WE WOULD TAKE OUR LADDER AND
SEE IF WE WILL CLIMB TO THE HEAVENS OR
SHIFT OUR GAZE AND CLIMB DOWN TO
NEVER GO BACK TO THE MIDDLE AND DON’T YOU REMEMBER
EVERY WINTER WE WOULD WISH IT WERE WARMER AND
EVERY SUMMER I WILL KNIT YOU A SWEATER
SCRATCH WORDS IN THE DIRT TO REMEMBER
THAT WE’RE UP HERE RIGHT NOW NOT FOREVER
WE’LL BE PULLED RIGHT BACK DOWN TO THE MIDDLE
AGAIN
(C) 2021 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
#ModestMouse #BackToTheMiddle #TheGoldenCasket
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[@MrThobias711]

Incredible album. These guys will never get the recognition they deserve. One of the greatest bands of all time.

[@royalkuhnt8216]

They did for a while there. Topped the charts in 2007 and got close in 2015. This album has definitely not gotten the attention it deserves.

[@claytonbiggsbee3539]

They’ll get more legendary as time goes on. Timeless music, really.

[@gyrro6377]

Gonna be honest, I didn't enjoy the majority of this album as much as I was hoping. :(

[@kirkhope0205]

You must not have gone to a show recently cause we blew the fucking roof off that venue with a literally deafening encore. The fans they got are the only fans they need

[@ucantSQ]

Their fans are completely intercolated into society and are utterly rabbid.

[@Tundra_desert199]

🗣️ BACK TO THE MIDDLE DON'T YOU REMEMBER?🗣️ EVERY DAY WAS ANOTHER FISHTANK IN YOUR HEAD🗣️🔥🔥

[@thehorridprofessor2039]

🗣I JUST DONT BELIEVE IT WAS WORTH ALL THE HASSLE, YOU KNOW? 🗣

[@queenannesrevengeban]

Maybe the most beautiful song on the whole damn thing. Thanks to the universe for helping me exist at this exact time and hear this record.

[@anthonymachiavelli9936]

I couldn't agree more, to be born in a time where I may witness the art of modest mouse is a blessing!

[@renatawarec]

The more I listen to each song something amazes me.its absolutely genius Some critics didn't like it They obviously aren't really paying attention. It's a masterpiece.

[@paulgates6621]

Coming from a Mouse fan for 20 years... every album.. first listen 🤔second listen.. ok I’m feeling it. Third and beyond... I get it!

[@ilsoejoe5122]

It’s been that way for me too for 20 years. All of their albums are so good on the 3rd listen.

[@therage800]

This is true for me with most new albums by any band but Modest Mouse is the one band I know for sure will be worth that 3rd listen!

[@oldcardigan7860]

Keep in a castle but we lived in the caves I think I'd like to move back to the middle again. Back to middle under you remember her head is a cage and their parrot loves to talk

[@syntheseyez3577]

After third listen I don't know what songs my favorite because they're all just so good. Blown away.

[@weekendwarrior6555]

Best band on the planet bar none

[@Micahpeo]

All these songs should have at least another three zeros tacked onto them, this album's so good.

[@royalkuhnt8216]

Right? It's almost like they're an obscure band again.

[@McBlitzen]

Felt that Modest Mouse sound immeDIATELY - what a fucking treat

[@banangy]

This song is currently my favorite off the new album. This is such a modest mouse song that encapsulates discovering their sound in the early 2000s.

[@justinjester6410]

Mine too

[@Huskinmatt]

Agreed.

[@starrfadeable]

YES!!!!

[@IIESPD00DII]

Wish more of the album sounded like this tbh

[@renatawarec]

The more you listen wow!!! Love every song on here.lace your shoes is coming in at a strong #2.

[@lemongrasslaughs9061]

Top-tier outro material.

[@Cammackaveli]

What an amazing band!! If you've been a fan like myself for the past 20+ years, I'm sure this is just as much of a treat for you as it is for me. Love you MM!!!

[@GoogleUser-ui5mc]

A few are kinda hard to like. Maybe they will grow on me.

[@husbeard]

@@GoogleUser-ui5mc They usually DO!

[@kathydefilippo3820]

I am a new fan and I immediately recognized their unique sound. They are themselves in a world full of fakes!

[@Jagurawr]

@@kathydefilippo3820 Fakes! (reference)

[@PotatoMaGobinus]

@@Jagurawr and you should've seen the look on your face

[@gypsyj2967]

Back to the middle and don't you remember? Every day was another fish tank and your head Swims around and you wrote us a letter Sayin' things will get much better, goes Back to the middle and don't you remember? Every night, there's a tiny porch light in our chest Pulls clouds of bugs to flutter We felt loved as they carried us, carried us Back to the middle and don't you remember? Our head is a cage and the parrot loves to talk We built a cabin and we built a castle I just don't believe it was worth all the hassle, you know? We lived in cities and we lived in caves I guess I'd like to move back to the middle again Back to the middle and don't you remember? Our head is a cage and the parrot, it won't shut up Back to the middle and don't you remember? Now and then we would take our ladder and See if we will climb to the heavens or Shift our gaze and climb down to never go Back to the middle and don't you remember? Every winter, we would wish it were warmer and Every summer, I will knit you a sweater Scratch words in the dirt to remember that We're up here right now, not forever, we'll Be pulled right back down to the middle again

[@esoteric666]

Was told I'm not a "real fan" for lovin' the new shit fuck y'all always gonna support this band. SO EXCITED to see this

[@justwiln]

I get Moon & Antarctica vibes, love it!

[@chanterelle2998]

Specifically, the middle part of "Lives".

[@mashaivanova1125]

Thank you for making me realize that there is a reason to live.

[@dianarchy23]

This.

[@jblopez19d]

Hang in there 🙏

[@owgirl]

It’s really sweet how Isaac put this song on the album for his mom… sharing this with my mom now❤️

[@ExcessCompany]

Woah, where did you read that? Such a beautiful song.

[@dosesandmimosas9696]

This whole album has really grown on me with time. There are some gems on it.

[@probablyaxenomorph5375]

I'm not even sure why, but this song almost immediately made me start crying

[@pigeonlives9574]

It's the last song on the album duh

[@queenannesrevengeban]

@@Gamrlf-vs1wb melancholy and the infinite sadness aka jazz chords

[@micahflips1928]

It sounds like MM stylistically, not just pop, that’s why.

[@BabyArms]

I didn't, but I sort of felt the same way.

[@maryglover2981]

something real is being made when they play. It goes deeper than anything that most bands produce.

[@trippiebutters]

"Our head is a cage and the parrot loves to talk"

[@saveriomarrano1724]

"our head is a cage and the parrot wont shut up."

[@oldcardigan7860]

Exactly

[@oldcardigan7860]

My head is a chicken and damn won't stop shut up and my grandpa used to take me hunting. I couldn't quite get that buck! Oh dear and now he's got COPD and my uncle and his BFF died

[@oneofmydeviceaccounts67]

@@saveriomarrano1724 this is the line i cry to.

[@midnightok3er]

That's just the ego? nah?

[@danielseliger1123]

The words, drums, and guitar work are incredible, you can really feel this track. Definitely one of the best on the new record. Thank you Isaac and Jeremiah

[@idontlivet0day]

Modest Mouse got me through a lot of hard times. I cherish your music and I'm excited for more!

[@dianarchy23]

Same. You’re never alone when you have this kind of music.

[@teugene5850]

this is the modest mouse that we lived our lives by back in the day......

[@aliceseurattan3442]

My second fave after Float on!!! 😍😍😍 absolutely amazing song

[@tonaldculpepper4119]

They’re back to revive melancholic joy❤️

[@butterycupsolo5083]

This whole album makes my heart happy =)

[@ConsumedByRainbows]

An emotional and sobering closer to a stellar album.

[@nicholaslindenmeyer6472]

Wait a second..do I only hear a 3 piece rock band playing this song? I can't remember the last time I've heard them write a song that has this minimal of an amount of instrumentation since the moon and Antarctica.

[@_BRNBRK]

Yes please let this keep fucking happening

[@B_kinda]

This album keeps growing on me with every listen. Every album I have to drop my expectations. Modest Mouse makes you work for it. Appreciate that.

[@maryglover2981]

So good...evokes so many emotions without making it gauche or pretentious

[@ThrottleKitty]

I don't know about you, but that's gunna be my new "I'm too high and need to feel better" album.

[@joeagger]

this song is so beautiful 🥺 an instant discography highlight for sure

[@IsAStormComing]

Wait a second.. I've been a fan since the 90s when they were my favorite band in the universe and haven't heard this sound since then. Is Modest Mouse back??

[@_BRNBRK]

No lol but they released this one great sounding classic mm song

[@timarmstrong5221]

This song stirs up all sorts of emotions.

[@peterdore2572]

This song is a beautiful end to an indeed, GOLDEN ALBUM 🙂 Thank you so much Isaac and Modest Mouse! gonna try hard to make it your Homestate show! I hope the borders gonna be open cuz Im your Canadian neighbour from BC 😁

[@shmackatrotsky5394]

you will come down soon too. you will come down too soon. soon enough you will come down come down... back to the middle.

[@hunterbodell1129]

this is such a good album. thanks modest mouse for these new bangers

[@kylehedrick9653]

This is great. Probably my favorite of these recent release. Love what I can make out of the lyrics and the guitar parts are great too.

[@UncleFatFat]

Lyrics are in description

[@broadieworth]

Stuck in the middle! Love it. So much information in one song, and so spot on!!

[@rico76]

Fucking amazing. This is what MM is all about. Love this band so much.

[@rojowell1ginger914]

I hope I get to see you guys again. I was at your Cincinnati 2018 concert and it was amazing. All of you are amazing.

[@peterdore2572]

These are litterally some of the best days of my life right now :) Thank you Modest Mouse, from the bottom of my Heart 💜

[@MouseHuntExtendedDirectorsCut]

Isaac if you’re reading this I read silent weapons for quiet wars and I am full on FREAKED OUT over it

[@GoogleUser-ui5mc]

Check out “behold a pale horse” I heard that one is crazy.

[@NASkeywest]

@@GoogleUser-ui5mc I’ve read it. By Bill Cooper. Bill Cooper was shot in the back by police at his home…..

[@probablyhuman6973]

Wait why are you guys mentioning this stuff? Did he recommend the book to people? That's the best thing I've ever heard, if so!

[@MouseHuntExtendedDirectorsCut]

@@probablyhuman6973 yeah he mentioned it in his latest interview. I thought he sounded kinda crazy, but the book is really interesting

[@superevilgenius]

@@rikkyetti5222 If you find the interview, please send me the link!

[@oldcardigan7860]

This was the last song. Amazing 😍😍😍. I've been waiting 2yrs to go and see y'all. Always sold out before I can afford it. Pink wig and love you so much light

[@therealDJBoring]

Best one on the new record, more like this one please @Modest Mouse

[@bryansmith9583]

Starts like an Interpol song from that brief period when Interpol was great.

[@FunkThompson]

Dude (Isaac) has a way with words. What I'm trying to say, is I like the cut of his jib. :D

[@amarie1001]

🌸

[@denniscouto1616]

They saved the best for last, thank you MM!

[@pasadenaparanormal3756]

So many good tracks on this album well done boys well done👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@merkazoidduff7651]

So many drops tonight, and every one awesome!

[@jayp3570]

it's an album haha

[@Love-iu1jp]

Always is a pleasure

[@pjfan1210]

Love the new album. This song is my favorite. Nice blend of old and new.

[@deaddhianna]

It's always amazing to hear it new

[@davidpiacenti2601]

Been listening to these cats since Lonesome Crowded West and their show at Red Rocks the other day was top of their game. Full Stop.

[@karmeshvar_deva]

Modest Mouse, you need to come to Europe. We are missing you too much... Please, please...

[@cortneymurphy6265]

A M A Z I N G! Favorite song of this album! Thank you for working so hard this! Xoxoxo

[@joekerr1763]

Have I told ya Have I _told_ ya I really like this song I really _really_ like this sooong

[@fartgarfunkeljr]

WELLL

[@joekerr1763]

@@fartgarfunkeljr Clever, you are...

[@billiondollardan]

I really like this new stuff. They're still making good stuff after almost 20 damn years. Oh damn I mean 30 years. 1993 was the first release I think

[@CrossWindsPat]

Absolute masterpiece! This is that iconic sound that made me fall for them so long ago! I can really feel the dopamine releases when the brake down hits!

[@joekerr1763]

The new stuff that's like the old stuff and the rest rests in the middle

[@poisonivy1985]

I love you and I love this song ❤️🌟🌟💙

[@joekerr1763]

@@poisonivy1985 ILYT and yeah this song is 💙🌟🌟♥️

[@poisonivy1985]

@@joekerr1763 Thank you for sharing it with me. Made me happy to hear a new old sound from them 😊🌹💋💋💋

[@joekerr1763]

@@poisonivy1985 You're welcome my love and there's plenty more to come 💙🌟🌟♥️

[@theidiotwithawrench5609]

This just describes a different feeling of pain, isaac brock. Are you trying to tell us something?

[@theevolvingman1718]

What do you mean by “different feeling of pain” ?

[@caseycastaway7850]

My favorite one on the album.

[@AudioslaveRATM123]

Yaaaas

[@villainousturtle]

Best song on the record.

[@Jorge-cb2hb]

Hard to pick a favorite but I like this one a lot

[@b_seixas3702]

I'm thinking this is going to be one of the band's best albums

[@Jeryd1121]

Ooh that final crescendo.

[@camerongalang8137]

Phenomenal ✨

[@melancholyflowers7355]

Heavy roots. I love you guys

[@husbeard]

I really enjoyed that one.

[@midnightok3er]

great album. hey for those that dont know.. if you like this but hadn't heartd of them... which is slim.. The Flaming Lips!

[@Wyvax]

Sounds pretty good tbh

[@AZJuggling]

Splentabulous album!

[@antoniosy1169]

simply beautiful

[@blackspot4194]

Legendary Status.

[@superevilgenius]

This hits home. Hard.

[@antsmoveaway2087]

SO YOU’RE TELLING ME… THAT YOUR HEAD IS A CAGE? … BUT YOU’RE ALSO - AT THE SAME TIME - ‘just a BOX in a CAGE’?!? SO YOU’RE SAYING… THAT YOU, ARE A CAGE, IN A BOX… IN A CAGE?!?

[@joekerr1763]

That's Isaac for you A mad genius

[@Ztimes22]

lol love it

[@joekerr1763]

When ants dismantled an antique magnifying glass Those ants turned violent rants into beautiful chants

[@thomaslaskey8961]

And two feet above that cage in the box is a fly in a jar, and also in the cage is a clock that you can win if you can guess its age

[@russellsartor9866]

This album made my summer!

[@logangoddard3252]

Thank God this dropped!

[@JeffreyStillwell]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 delicious

[@chrismartin2359]

The build up and break downs are back!

[@AndrewBliss-t8y]

I love this song

[@jamiekarate6972]

Love this one

[@jonesmcgee8301]

I...just....love you

[@turtledude444]

"We built a cabin and we built a castle. I just believe it was worth all the hassle, you know?" Such a great line. This album is amazing.

[@kylepatton3055]

Such a beautiful turn for Modest Mouse.

[@keltonroberts976]

Thank you for this

[@rants82]

Questa è da brividi 😪 ...siete il 🔝x me!!

[@MadAveMadMan]

This sounds like Modest Mouse. Best track on the album.

[@pigeonlives9574]

Just in time for the weekend

[@jayf9436]

It’s like if whale song and spitting venom hung out together with old modest mouse and then made something in 2021 but made sure it was under 4 minutes to leave you wanting more for the next album.

[@sergiogonzalez4241]

Oh my god!

[@beebstomlinson3149]

Modest Mouse is this generations The Cure.

[@charleskorpics4240]

There are parts of every song on this album that give me hope, and parts that take it away. This song has less of the latter.

[@oldcardigan7860]

Light within truly

[@PIurn]

"Our head is a cage and the parrot it wont shut up" has gotta be one of my favorite modest mouse lyrics

[@rants82]

Questa è da brividi!!! MM XEVER!!🙌🔝

[@broadieworth]

Back to the middle. Soul trap

[@seedclouds]

daw this one just looks pretty to me.. no i aint talkin bout the visualizer

[@peterdore2572]

Goodbye Jeremiah, and thank you for your awesome rythmns man :D

[@aledwards6787]

Damn this is a great song. Even if it doesn't sound like "old modest mouse" it's still outstanding writing 👌

[@joejennings2922]

crazy, i thought this sounded the most like their 90s work

[@IsAStormComing]

That's very odd.. out of this entire crap album, this one song feels the most like it would belong on The Lonesome Crowded West.

[@TheHWR]

@@IsAStormComing “Crap album” ?

[@IsAStormComing]

@@TheHWR Did I stutter?

[@TheHWR]

@@IsAStormComing why

[@trippiebutters]

this is being played at my funeral

[@Adrian-qx4ql]

Makes two of us 🙏