On the 3rd January 2008, Jenssen announced that she had landed a record deal. Her first single, Do You Love Me, was released in stores on 23rd January. The following single Amarula Tree (written by Jenssen and Pär Wiksten) was released on 16th April 2008.
Her debut album Killing My Darlings was released on the 7th May 2008 and quickly went platinum in Sweden.
Borderline
Amanda Jenssen Lyrics
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With my shrink in Bahamas resting his head
Newlywed, go to bed
Conversation with the laundry machine
I'm tired now, don't be mean
Make me fit, make me clean
'Cause we're running out of time and I'm losing my mind
We're running out of time 'cause I'm losing my mind
And where are you?
'Cause I don't know where I should go
Darling
I am borderline
Thought things would change, but I'm deranged
It's just another Saturday night
Come watch me drown and get what's left at the lost and found
Four AM, did I lock the door?
I always miss you but I'm never sure how you feel
Is there more?
The monster that sub-let my head
is making new friends under the bed
"I'll make it stop", that's what you said
But we're running out of time 'cause I'm losing my mind
They said I would be fine but I'm never fine
We're running out of time 'cause I'm losing my mind
And where are you?
'Cause I don't know where I should go
Darling
I am borderline
Thought things would change, but I'm deranged
It's just another Saturday night
Come watch me drown and get what's left at the lost and found
Watch me drown
You'll get what's left at the lost and found
Amanda Jenssen’s Borderline is a song about an individual struggling with their mental health. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and desperation as the singer tries to navigate their emotions and thoughts. The opening lines, “I can’t remember a word they said / With my shrink in Bahamas resting his head,” suggest a sense of disconnection and detachment from therapy. The singer seems to be unable to process the advice given to them by their therapist, and the location of the therapist, being in the Bahamas, adds to the feeling of isolation and distance from help.
The chorus of the song is where the title, Borderline, comes in. The singer refers to themselves as being borderline and feeling as if they are on the edge of losing control. The lines “'Cause we're running out of time and I'm losing my mind / They said I would be fine but I'm never fine” suggest that the singer has sought help before, but has not been able to find a resolution to their mental health problems. The repetitive questioning of “where are you?” highlights the solitude and isolation that the singer is feeling.
The final lines of the song, “Come watch me drown and get what's left at the lost and found,” paint a picture of the singer feeling as though they are drowning in their own problems and struggles, and that there will be little left of them when they eventually resurface.
Overall, Borderline is a poignant and raw exploration of an individual’s struggle with their mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember a word they said
I cannot recall the things that were said to me.
With my shrink in Bahamas resting his head
My therapist is away on vacation.
Newlywed, go to bed
Someone recently got married and should go sleep.
Conversation with the laundry machine
Talking to an inanimate object.
I'm tired now, don't be mean
I am exhausted. Please do not be unkind.
Make me fit, make me clean
Help me be healthy and pure.
'Cause we're running out of time and I'm losing my mind
Because time is running out, my mental state is deteriorating.
They said I would be fine but I'm never fine
Others assured me everything would be okay, but it never is.
And where are you?
Asking where someone is located.
'Cause I don't know where I should go
Darling
I am borderline
Thought things would change, but I'm deranged
It's just another Saturday night
Come watch me drown and get what's left at the lost and found
Feeling uncertain and unstable. Hoping for change but feel crazy. Spending another weekend alone, feeling hopeless and wanting someone to see me struggle.
Four AM, did I lock the door?
Waking up in the middle of the night questioning if the house is secure.
I always miss you but I'm never sure how you feel
Is there more?
Having feelings for someone but unsure of their feelings in return. Wondering if there is more to the situation.
The monster that sub-let my head
is making new friends under the bed
Feeling like a monster resides in my mind and is getting worse.
"I'll make it stop", that's what you said
Someone promised to stop the monster in my head.
Watch me drown
You'll get what's left at the lost and found
Observing myself struggle, someone might find what's left of me at the lost and found.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christinavreeland8521
I'm expecting one of her songs to have a billion views someday, the comments section filled with people saying, "who's here because of...?". Well, I'm here at only 207k views because of Amanda's talent. I hope someday a video game or movie uses her music because maybe she'll finally get the appreciation she deserves.
@antiverse0
Christina Vreeland --- Where is she? Have you any idea?
@mrunmayeethatte6332
Her song 'dry my soul' has been used in fack ju Goethe. That's how I found out about her music
@martinvinge2922
A masterpiece. Amanda is the swedish soul salvation.
@AquaMarino
Her voice is powerful and engaging. Her song played during the Christian Dior Haute Couture show is fantastic! I favored her.
@xspacerose
i have bpd and this describes it greatly i love showing this to others to help them understand my mental illness.
@jcpatton720
Im head over heels for your sound!!! I can not get enough! Thank you so much and keep creating hits!!
@ixion_90
WOW!! Herregud jag visste inte att denna video fanns! <3 "Watch me drown, get what's left at the lost and found" is one of the most top killer lyrics phrases I've ever heard!
@jvilhelml
Allt hon gör är så bra att man😯 och får massor av musikaliska upptäckter, underbart😁👍
@reekashade
A very articulate artist, with a great voice & lots of talent.