Rock and A Hard Place - Acoustic

The phrase between a rock and a hard place refers to a dilemma where the choice is of two equally difficult or unpleasant alternatives. The expression has a biblical ring but is of modern American origin. Here, Bailey Zimmerman chronicles a relationship that started out strong but became badly damaged. Does he try to ride out the difficult period and continue with the pain and tears or cut his losses and endure the heartbreak of breaking up?

Zimmerman hinted he wrote the song after difficulties in a relationship motivated him to rethink his alcohol consumption. He first referred to "Rock And A Hard Place" in a May 2022 Instagram post where he sang the first four lines, then said, "You all ask me why I quit drinking – I realized that drinking my life away wasn't going to ever bring you back."

Zimmerman released "Rock and a Hard Place" on June 10, 2022 in response to its popularity on social media. It immediately debuted at #24 on the Hot 100.