"Caught in the Middle" is a song by British-Norwegian boy band A1. It was released on 21 January 2002 as the lead single from their third studio album, Make It Good (2002). The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and received a silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in October 2018. In the United States, the song received airplay and appeared on the Radio & Records CHR/Pop Top 50 chart, peaking at number 46; it was A1's only single to chart in the US.

Lyrical content Lyrically, the singer is an individual lamenting the fact that they cannot seem to stop dwelling on a previous partner despite the fact that their new relationship and situation are better, which they acknowledge.

Track listings UK CD1 "Caught in the Middle" "You're Not in Love" "Power of Desire" "Caught in the Middle" (CD extra video)

UK CD2 "Caught in the Middle" (acoustic) "One More Try" (acoustic) "2:59" "One More Try" (acoustic CD extra video)

UK cassette single and European CD single "Caught in the Middle" "Caught in the Middle" (Almighty mix)

Australian CD single "Caught in the Middle" "One More Try" (acoustic) "2:59" "Same Old Brand New You" (album version) "Caught in the Middle" (Almighty mix)

Personnel Personnel are lifted from the UK CD1 liner notes. Ben Adams – writing Paul Marazzi – writing Chris Porter – writing Rick Mitra – writing Mike Hedges – production Ash Howes – mixing Chris Blair – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002)PeakpositionCzech Republic (IFPI)8Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)21Europe (European Hit Radio)26Finland Airplay (Radiosoittolista)8 Airplay (Music & Media)7Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)15Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)4Romania (Romanian Top 100)11 Airplay (Music & Media)4Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)36UK Airplay (Music Week)3US CHR/Pop Top 50 (Radio & Records)46

Year-end charts Chart (2002)PositionEurope (European Hit Radio)54New Zealand (RIANZ)45Norway Vinter Period (VG-lista)4Sweden (Hitlistan)48UK Singles (OCC)57UK Airplay (Music Week)69

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom21 January 2002ColumbiaAustralia17 June 2002CD

References

pt:Caught in the Middle