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Introduction
Charley Pride’s “In The Middle of Nowhere” is a classic country ballad that feels like an intimate conversation with an old friend. Released in 1967, the song captures the heartache of being left behind, feeling stranded emotionally and physically, in the proverbial “middle of nowhere.” Charley Pride’s smooth and soulful baritone voice brings this sentiment to life, painting a vivid picture of loneliness that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt abandoned.
This song is pure country storytelling at its finest, where every lyric is drenched with longing. It beautifully captures that universal feeling of isolation—whether it’s from a lost love, a friend, or simply being misunderstood. Charley’s performance is genuine, bringing warmth and a quiet strength to the song that only he could deliver. There’s a sincerity in his voice that makes you believe every word, as if he’s recounting his own story.
What makes “In The Middle of Nowhere” truly special is its simplicity. It doesn’t rely on fancy instrumentation or over-the-top production; instead, it leans on Charley’s heartfelt delivery and the relatable lyrics. The gentle strum of the guitar, combined with a steady rhythm section, keeps the focus on the narrative. It’s that stripped-down, authentic country sound that fans of the genre crave.
Listening to this song, it’s easy to get lost in the nostalgia it evokes. You can almost picture driving down a lonely country road, surrounded by nothing but open fields and an endless sky. The song’s message is timeless, serving as a reminder that sometimes, we all find ourselves in the middle of nowhere—physically or emotionally. But with Charley’s rich vocals guiding you, that solitude feels a little less lonely.
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Lyrics
They had meant for me one last
Time to see my hometown again
Once again go there see the places
Where as a child I’ve been
As I journeyed now it was so
Far out it was almost in
In the middle in the middle of nowhere
Sadness talked with me as I walked
The streets of my memory
Streets that seemed somehow so much smaller
Now than they used to be
Talked of other days when this tiny
Place had been home to me
In the middle in the middle of nowhere
People stared at me in silence
As I walked around
Time had passed till I was
Just a stranger there
Folks had changed so much that no
One even knew me now
In the middle in the middle of nowhere
I went once again to the schoolyard
Where I used to play
Passed the church of mom and daddy
Where they used to pray
Down the dusty road to the churchyard
Where they both now lay
In the middle in the middle of nowhere
As I placed my blue forgetmenots
There on the ground one last time I knelt by
Mom and dad in prayer
Then I said goodbye forever
To that little town
In the middle in the middle of nowhere