borderline
All Things New Lyrics
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I'm staring through the spaces to the other side
Where I can see the light
In the passion that I had at one time
I'm burning to remember what it feels like
I wanna cross the borderline
Between Your heart and mine
I just wanna feel you inside
Across the borderline
Where heaven and earth collide
Take me back to the other side
Across the borderline
My heart's been drifting like a tide
Out into the ocean of my humanness
And I don't know how to swim against this current
But I'm willing to fight
'Cause I can see Your light on the shoreline
I wanna cross the borderline
Between Your heart and mine
I don't doubt Your love
I just wanna feel you inside
Across the borderline
Where heaven and earth collide
Take me back to the other side
I'm just one step away
To cross in the light
You're so close but I feel far away tonight
I'm just one step away
To cross in the light
You're so close but I feel far away tonight
I wanna cross the borderline
Between Your heart and mine
I don't doubt Your love
I just wanna feel you inside
Across the borderline
Where heaven and earth collide
Take me back to the other side
Across the borderline
I wanna cross the borderline, yea
I wanna cross the borderline, yea
The song "Borderline" by All Things New is a powerful reflection of the human desire to connect with God despite the struggles and challenges that come with living in a fallen world. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes himself as standing at a threshold or gate, gazing into the light on the other side. He is clearly longing to experience the passion and joy he once felt, but which has grown dim over time.
As he sings, "My heart's been drifting like a tide / Out into the ocean of my humanness," we can sense the struggle he is experiencing to keep his faith strong in the face of all the distractions and temptations of the world. But despite this, he remains determined to "cross the borderline" and rekindle his connection with God, even if it means swimming against a seemingly overwhelming current.
The chorus of "Borderline" is the most powerful part of the song, with its repeated plea to "take me back to the other side / Across the borderline." While the singer acknowledges that he is "just one step away" from crossing into the light, he still feels a sense of distance and estrangement from God. Yet he clings to the hope that by reaching out to Him, he will be able to "feel you inside" and experience the collision of heaven and earth that comes with a deep and abiding faith.
Overall, "Borderline" is a moving and heartfelt song that speaks to the struggles and longings of anyone who has ever felt separated from God. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for reuniting with the Divine and rediscovering the joy and passion that comes with a life lived in close communion with Him.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands are wrapped around the gates
I am standing behind the gates and have wrapped my hands around it, as I am yearning to enter the other side of the boundary.
I'm staring through the spaces to the other side
As I wait for the gates to open, I am staring through the small spaces in between to get a glimpse of the other side.
Where I can see the light
Through the small spaces, I can see the light on the other side, which is drawing me towards it.
In the passion that I had at one time
I remember the passion I once had, and I want to feel it again.
I'm burning to remember what it feels like
The desire to feel that passion again is consuming me.
I wanna cross the borderline
I want to cross the boundary that separates us and be closer to you.
Between Your heart and mine
The distance between us is not physical, but emotional and spiritual.
I don't doubt Your love
I know that you love me, but I still want to be closer to you.
I just wanna feel you inside
I want to feel your presence within me and have a deeper connection with you.
Where heaven and earth collide
I want to experience the intersection of the divine and the earthly, where I can feel your presence in this world.
Take me back to the other side
I want to be taken to the other side of the boundary and be closer to you.
My heart's been drifting like a tide
My heart has been going through a lot of emotions, like the ebb and flow of the tide in the ocean.
Out into the ocean of my humanness
My emotions have taken me out into the vast and unknown areas of my own humanity.
And I don't know how to swim against this current
I am struggling to navigate through these emotions and feelings, as they continue to pull me in different directions.
But I'm willing to fight
Even though I am struggling, I am willing to fight to get closer to you.
'Cause I can see Your light on the shoreline
I can still see your light shining from the other side of the boundary, which gives me hope and motivates me to keep trying.
I'm just one step away
I am so close to crossing the boundary and being closer to you.
To cross in the light
I want to cross over to the other side and be surrounded by your light and love.
You're so close but I feel far away tonight
Even though you are so close, I still feel a sense of distance or separation between us.
I wanna cross the borderline, yea
I am determined to cross the boundary and be closer to you.
I wanna cross the borderline, yea
I am repeating my desire to cross the boundary and be closer to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON INGRAM, MATT HAMMITT
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