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

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".

Watch the creators of 'The Middle' describe the frantic and detailed process of finding the perfect vocalist to save the song: 'The Middle': Watch How a Pop Hit Is Made | Diary of a Song YouTube• Apr 23, 2018 Zedd, Grey - The Middle (Lyrics) ft. Maren Morris

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 She was officially set to be the featured

Other artists who recorded versions include Carly Rae Jepsen , Tove Lo , Bebe Rexha , Charli XCX , Bishop Briggs , and Elle King . Maren Morris's Last-Minute Save The "Hunger Games" of Pop Vocals Other artists

The song captures a moment of intense frustration and vulnerability within a relationship.

Zedd almost gave up on the song entirely because he felt no one could "sing it properly". Maren Morris , primarily known as a country artist at the time, was brought in very late in the process. Zedd flew to Nashville to record her, and her version was finalized just days before the track's massive debut in a commercial during the 2018 Grammys. Meaning of the Lyrics