"(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.
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]