Zedd, Grey - The Middle (lyrics) Ft. Maren Morris Official

The lyrics describe a couple stuck in a cycle of "aggressive" fighting and broken dishes.

She was officially set to be the featured artist and even filmed a music video, but she pulled out just two weeks before release to focus on her single "Havana". Zedd, Grey - The Middle (Lyrics) ft. Maren Morris

Zedd and his production team spent over a year searching for the right voice to match the song's energy. Before Maren Morris was even considered, a long list of A-list pop stars recorded demos for the track: The lyrics describe a couple stuck in a

The "interesting story" behind is actually one of the most legendary "vocalist hunts" in modern pop history. While the song is now a signature hit for Maren Morris , she was far from the first choice—in fact, she was the 13th singer to record it. The "Hunger Games" of Pop Vocals Before Maren Morris was even considered, a long

The song was originally intended for her, but she passed on it because it felt "too pop" and chose to release "Sorry Not Sorry" instead.