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Middle Man
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Middle Man was released on October 24, 2025 by Atlantic Records UK as a part of the album The Closest We'll Get - EP
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Release DateOctober 24, 2025
LabelAtlantic Records UK
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM63

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Nell Mescal
Nell Mescal
Vocals
Nick Jost
Nick Jost
Bass Guitar
Sean Mullins
Sean Mullins
Drums
Zosha Warpeha
Zosha Warpeha
Fiddle
Adam Brisbin
Adam Brisbin
Guitar
Charlie Sinclair
Charlie Sinclair
Guitar
Núria Graham
Núria Graham
Synthesizer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Nell Mescal
Nell Mescal
Composer
Jonah Summerfield
Jonah Summerfield
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Josh Bonati
Josh Bonati
Mastering Engineer
Philip Weinrobe
Philip Weinrobe
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You've got a hold on me
Mostly 'cause I'm lonely
At least I'm self-aware
I called you annoying
Wanted to be meaner
For the greater good
I'm not always like this
But I see it in you
The wasted potential
It's bringing me down
I can't be your mother
I can't hold you through it
You make me feel guilty
You make me feel good
[PreChorus]
I don't really like you
I know that I don't
I wanna be liked
But I don't wanna be loved
I want you to end me
You know what I am now
I'm letting you do it
Don't sit on your hands
Oh, come on, be brutal
Cut out the middle man
[Verse 2]
You have always wanted
A white picket fence
But you live in a city
That doesn't make any sense
The world could come calling
You'd leave it to voicemail
'Cause you're fucking lazy
You always were
[Chorus]
I don't really like you
I know that I don't
I wanna be liked
But I don't wanna be loved
I want you to end me
You know what I am now
I'm letting you do it
Don't sit on your hands
Oh, come on, be brutal
Cut out the middle man
Oh
Cut out the middle man
Oh
[Bridge]
Grow up, find a girl
From your childhood
White dress, she'll get cold feet
You'll get angry
It gets scary
You'll try to stay in touch
I'll try not to judge
But give my love to your parents' house
[Chorus]
Come on, be brutal
Cut out the middle man
Written by: Jonah Summerfield, Nell Mescal
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