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Introduction
Scotty McCreery’s “In Between” is like that friend who effortlessly blends into any crowd, embodying both the thrill of a Friday night out and the serenity of a Sunday morning. Co-written with Jessi Alexander, Jonathan Singleton, and Frank Rogers in 2015, the song emerged from a candid conversation about life’s balancing acts and self-discovery.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of McCreery’s multifaceted identity: a mix of “ball cap” and “pearl snap button-down shirt,” straddling “big city concrete” and “small town dirt.” This duality reflects the universal human experience of navigating between contrasting aspects of ourselves.
Released as the third single from his 2018 album Seasons Change, “In Between” showcases McCreery’s artistic growth and personal introspection. The accompanying music video, directed by Jeff Ray, offers an intimate glimpse into his life, featuring moments with his wife, Gabi, and their dog, juxtaposed with scenes from his performances.
The song’s resonance with listeners propelled it to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart in June 2020, marking a significant milestone in McCreery’s career.
“In Between” is a heartfelt exploration of life’s gray areas, celebrating the beauty of embracing one’s contradictions and finding peace within the journey of self-discovery.
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Lyrics
I’m a little bit a ball cap
Little bit a pearl snap button down shirt
Little bit a big city concrete
But a lot more small town dirt
I can see your pretty eyes
Reading me like a map
Wondering who I am
And where I’m at
I’m in between
Friday night wild and quiet Sunday morning
Between
Done after one and keep on pouring
Ain’t too high
Ain’t too low
Just holding down the middle I’m steady as I go
I ain’t all holy water and I ain’t all Jim Beam
I’m somewhere in between
I can be a steel toe work boot
40 hour blue collar, mud on my jeans
Then on weekend pack a bag
Disappear kick back on a white sand beach
I’m a far cry from being
A one night stand
But I ain’t ready
For a ring on my hand
I’m in between
Friday night wild and quiet Sunday morning
Between
Done after one and keep on pouring
Ain’t too high
Ain’t too low
Just holding down the middle I’m steady as I go
I ain’t all holy water and I ain’t all Jim Beam
I’m somewhere in between
I can see your pretty eyes
Reading me like a map
Wondering who I am
And where I’m at
I’m in between
Friday night wild and quiet Sunday morning
Between
Done after one and keep on pouring
Ain’t too high
Ain’t too low
Just holding down the middle I’m steady as I go
I ain’t all holy water and I ain’t all Jim Beam
I’m somewhere in between
Yeah, I’m somewhere in between
(Ain’t too high, ain’t too low)