Lypswitch - Man In The Middle - The Story Behind the Song

From the new album Lypswitch - World of Sin
Available From Eonian Records
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"This song is about Jesus the man on the middle cross.."
Danny Whaley - January, 2024

Man In The Middle

Music by David Love, Mick O’Brien, and KA
Lyrics by Danny Whaley
Written and recorded in 2023.
Alistair Begg appears courtesy of Parkside Church

I did what they say I did, to put me on this tree.
I am a liar, I’m a thief, sin is what I bleed.
(Now there’s a) sinless man, hanging here, next to me
What has he done to pay for the hate that you breed?

He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He is the man in the middle; he said he lived… to… die.
He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He is the man on the middle cross; he came, he lived to die

Above His head, they wrote, this is the “King of the Jews.”
What could he have done to breed this hate inside of you?
Father, forgive them, for they know not… what they do
The sin of all mankind lays upon HIS cross for you.

He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He is the man in the middle; he said he lived… to… die.
He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He is the man on the middle cross; he came, he lived to die

There is no greater love than to lay your life down for a friend
I need to change my heart to be more like, more like him.

He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He is the man in the middle; he said he lived… to… die.
He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He was the man on the middle cross; he came, he lived to die

He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He was the man in the middle; he said he lived… to… die.
He’s doing this for me, and I don’t know why.
He is the man on the middle cross; he came, he… lived… to… die!

About the Recording

Produced and Mixed by Mick O’Brien
Vocals recorded at Flying High Studios - Upland, CA
Guitars and Bass recorded at Bloodline Studios - Orlando, FL
Drums recorded at Club 3450 - Phoenix, AZ

The Video of Alistair Begg that inspired the Lyrics.

Keith Kessinger Reviews Man in the Middle on the Hollywood Rock City Show.

Already their upbeat, wild rock sound has spread through the airwaves of Southern California via KNAC 105.5, which has been playing Lypswitch's demo tune "Rattlesnake Skin". Wait any longer and you'll need binoculars to see them from your Coliseum luxury box.

Gena Nason - LA Weekly March 1990

Lypswitch have come a long way from their Orlando, Florida roots, arriving in Southern California two years ago, and graduating to headlining status after sharing stages with the likes of Bang Tango, Love/Hate and Funhouse. They have earned themselves a large and entusiastic following on the local scene.

With such killer songs as "This is my Life", "Foot in the Door", "Rattlesnake Skin", and "Kiss in the Dark" these prophets of what they call "Underground punk funk street rock" are headed to the top.

Wendy Weisberg - BAM Magazine August 10, 1990

Hottest New Group: Lypswitch. They have just enough sex and looks to play the strip, just enough grit, reality, and black leather to play the darker scene.

Concrete Jungle - 1989

A sure bet to sell millions of records it's a wonder that Lypswitch still is unsigned. The band has the material, image and looks required by A&R people to sign a band, hopefully it won't be too long before someone realizes this.

H.R. Long - Rock City News March 1990

Lypswitch have very catchy songs, with good hooks and choruses. This music is very marketable.

Judy Jade - LA Rock Review July 1989

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set
With 36 bands showcasing two songs each over four discs, ROCK N’ ROLL REBELS & THE SUNSET STRIP is a ridiculously bountiful treasure trove of riches from the third wave of the golden era of the Sunset Strip. In addition to the bands already mentioned, Dallas Dollz, Rough Justice, Cold Shot, Spyder Blue, Lypswitch, Scratch, Longgone and Bad Blood are solid gold guaranteed to get feet tapping, heads banging, and long-gone hair lines and waistlines reminisced about.

Shane Pinnegar - 100 Percent Rock Magazine - Australia - April 2015

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set

“Sexx On The Sun” — Lypswitch: Hard-driving riffs and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of bands such as GN’R and Poison.

“She's So Psychedelic” — Lypswitch: A punk-fueled rhythm section decorated with an infectious gang-shouted chorus.

Kelley Simms - BraveWords - Canada - April 2015

Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with "Kiss in the Dark" offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990