(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place

For other uses, see Between a rock and a hard place (disambiguation).

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" is a song by the British band Cutting Crew, released in 1989 as the lead single from their second studio album, The Scattering.

"(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place"
Single by Cutting Crew
from the album The Scattering
B-side	"Card House"
Released	1989
Length	3:48
Label	Siren Records Virgin
Songwriters	Nick Van Eede Kevin MacMichael
Producers	Cutting Crew Peter-John Vettese
Cutting Crew singles chronology
"Any Colour" (1987) "(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" (1989) "The Scattering" (1989)

Singer Nick Van Eede stated in interviews that the lyrics of "(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" were inspired by personal struggles and the pressures of navigating life's challenges. The song reflects the emotional intensity and resilience required to overcome difficult circumstances.^{[citation needed]}

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[1]	54
UK Singles (OCC)[2]	66
US Billboard Hot 100[3]	77