Everything In Between
Michael Ray Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴It's always when the street lights are blinking red
It's only when you're the only thing in my head
I don't know how you know but you know when I'm too far gone
It's always right when I wanna do something wrong

I hate when you call but I answer again
You don't give a damn that it's 2 AM
'Tween the, baby, I need you, I wanna be closer

The truth in the morning, the moment it's over
It's the moonlight and the rattle of you knocking on the door
I wind up breaking out a bottle, then it's cotton on the floor
It's the drinking, it's the touching, it's the lying, it's the sting
It kills me when you leave, I hate how it starts, I hate how it ends
But I love everything, everything in between

I'm always just a place where you can crash
All you leave is your lipstick on a glass
Yeah, the middle of the night is never enough
But it's enough to keep me hanging on
So I play along as long as you let me

I hate when you call but I answer again
You don't give a damn that it's 2 Am
'Tween the, baby, I need you, I wanna be closer
The truth in the morning, the moment it's over
It's the moonlight and the rattle of you knocking on the door
I wind up breaking out a bottle, then it's cotton on the floor
It's the drinking, it's the touching, it's the lying, it's the sting
It kills me when you leave, I hate how it starts, I hate how it ends
But I love everything, everything in between

Yeah, it's the moonlight and the rattle of you knocking on the door
I wind up breaking out a bottle, then it's cotton on the floor
It's the drinking, it's the touching, it's the lying, it's the sting

It kills me when you leave, I hate how it starts, I hate how it ends
But I love everything, everything in between

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Ray's song Everything In Between describe the tumultuous feelings of a person caught in a cycle of a dysfunctional relationship. The person knows that the relationship isn't healthy for them, but they can't resist the temptation to be with their partner. The first verse describes the person's vulnerability, acknowledging that their partner knows when they're at their weakest and can manipulate them. They're drawn to their partner's unpredictable nature and the riskiness of the relationship. The second verse explains how the person feels used in the relationship, as their partner only reaches out to them when they need something. Despite this, the person can't resist their partner's pull and answers their call in the middle of the night.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I hate how it starts, I hate how it ends, but I love everything, everything in between." This line perfectly summarizes the person's internal conflict. They know the pain that the relationship brings, but they savor the highs of their partner's affection, even those that come at a high emotional cost. The final verse describes how the person feels almost resigned to their role in the relationship. They recognize that they're just a temporary fix for their partner's needs and are just there when their partner needs to crash.

Overall, the song is a raw and unflinching portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship. Ray's use of vivid imagery and honest lyrics make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It's always when the street lights are blinking red
I always find myself giving in to the temptation of being with you when it's late at night and there's nothing but blinking street lights around.

It's only when you're the only thing in my head
You're the only thing that's on my mind when I know I shouldn't be thinking about you.

I don't know how you know but you know when I'm too far gone
You seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to knowing just how much you can get away with before I break down and give in to you.

It's always right when I wanna do something wrong
It's at the exact moment when I know I should resist that you show up and make it almost impossible for me to do so.

I hate when you call but I answer again
I know I shouldn't respond to you, but I can't help myself from picking up the phone when you call.

'Cause you don't give a damn that it's 2 am
You don't care about the time of day or how late it is, you just want me to be there for you.

'Tween the baby I need you, I wanna be closer
I'm torn between wanting to be close to you and needing to resist your pull over me.

The truth in the morning, the moment it's over
After the night ends, I'm always left with the truth of what we did and how it affects me.

It's the moonlight and the rattle of you knocking on the door
The setting of the moonlight and the sound of your knock on the door creates a certain atmosphere that makes it hard for me to resist you.

I wind up breaking out a bottle, then it's cotton on the floor
I often turn to alcohol to try to forget the feelings I have for you, but it never works and I'm always left with remnants of what happened between us.

It's the drinking, it's the touching, it's the lying, it's the sting
Our relationship is filled with alcohol, physical touch, lies, and ultimately, the pain I feel when you leave me.

It kills me when you leave, I hate how it starts, I hate how it ends
The cycle of our relationship always ends in pain and heartbreak, and it hurts me every time you leave me again.

But I love everything, everything, everything in between
Despite the pain and heartbreak, I can't help but love everything about the moments we share together in between.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matt Jenkins, Zach Crowell, Jon Nite

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