There is a French group from… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band named Ayurveda.
There is a French group from Poitiers who play some rock 'n' roll influenced music.
And then there is Ayurveda from Ithaca, New York.
Ayurveda, the band, is a five-member group based in Ithaca, New York. Their sound, as it exists on their debut album Being, is heavy rock music — the album was produced by Alex Perialas, known for his work with Anthrax, Testament and Bad Religion — with all the thunderous guitar riffs and freight-train rhythms one might expect given the 13-track set’s pedigree. But Ayurveda’s music has a delicacy, and an intelligent tonality; and singer Tom Burchinal’s lyrics, while not afraid of the darkness, explore a more positive, spiritual reality consistent with their namesake.
Their second album, "Down the Staircase" was released on September 18, 2009.
borderline
Ayurveda Lyrics
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Keep you
inside.
Keep you in-
side.
My life, my dog,
I own every part of you.
You belong to me.
You belong to me.
You belong
to me.
Don't fear,
don't fear these walls
they're just,
they're just my arms.
Don't fear
this chain around your neck.
It's just
my love.
Don't you know,
know how lucky you are?
Don't you know,
you shouldn't be runnin away?
Don't you know,
know how special I am?
Don't you know,
you shouldn't be runnin away?
Bark Bark little doggy.
I'm never lettin go this leash.
Bark Bark little doggy. Bark Bark
All you want,
...while I am gone.
So i let go.
You belong to me.
You belong
to me.
Don't fear,
don't fear these walls
they're just,
they're just my arms.
Don't fear
this chain around your neck.
It's just
my love.
Don't you know,
know how lucky you are?
Don't you know,
you shouldn't be runnin away?
Don't you know,
know how special I am?
Don't you know,
you shouldn't be runnin away?
Bark Bark little doggy.
I'm never lettin go this leash.
Bark Bark little doggy. Bark Bark
All you want,
Inside of me.
Inside of me.
Keep you,
keep you inside.
Keep you,
keep you inside.
Bark Bark little doggy.
I'm never lettin go this leash.
Bark Bark little doggy. Bark Bark
All you want,
Bark Bark little doggy.
I'm never lettin go this leash.
Bark Bark little doggy. Bark Bark
All you want,
For I let go,
and watch you choke.
You belong to me.
You're my dog.
Lick my feet.
The lyrics of Ayurveda's song Borderline portray the possessiveness and control of a person over the other. The first part of the song has the singer inhaling the other person, signifying their obsession with them. They claim ownership over every part of them, using the metaphor of a dog as a symbol of their possession. The repeated phrase "you belong to me" further emphasizes this possessive behavior.
The chorus of the song reinforces this idea of control, with the singer telling the other person not to fear the walls that confine them or the chain around their neck, as they are just a manifestation of their love. The lyrics also suggest that the other person is lucky to be in this position and shouldn't be trying to run away. The line "bark bark little doggy, I'm never letting go this leash" is particularly poignant, as it highlights the unequal power dynamic in this relationship.
Towards the end of the song, there is a shift in the lyrics as the singer implies that they are willing to let go and watch the other person "choke" if they don't comply with their wishes. The final line "you're my dog, lick my feet" is a clear indication of the submissive role the other person is expected to play in this relationship.
Overall, Borderline is a disturbing portrayal of possessiveness and control in a relationship. It highlights the toxic nature of attempting to exert power over another person and the impacts it can have on their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
inhale You're my life,...
You are my everything, my world, my existence.
Keep you
inside.
I possess you completely and you remain under my control.
My life, my dog,
I own every part of you.
I am the master here and you are my obedient pet in every facet of life.
You belong to me.
You are my property and you have no freedom or agency outside of my control.
Don't fear,
don't fear these walls
they're just,
they're just my arms.
The walls of your imprisonment are simply my embrace, and you need not fear the warmth and safety of my hold on you.
Don't fear
this chain around your neck.
It's just
my love.
The physical restraint I have placed on you is simply a symbol of my affection and devotion to you.
Don't you know,
know how lucky you are?
Don't you know,
you shouldn't be runnin away?
Don't you know,
know how special I am?
Don't you know,
you shouldn't be runnin away?
You should recognize the fortune in being mine, and you have no reason to desire freedom from me, for I am unique and valuable.
Bark Bark little doggy.
I'm never lettin go this leash.
Bark Bark little doggy. Bark Bark
You are nothing more than a beast to me, and I will never relinquish my control over you.
All you want,
...while I am gone.
So i let go.
In my absence, you may have the illusion of choice or independence, but only because I have allowed it as a temporary reprieve from my ownership of you.
Inside of me.
Keep you,
keep you inside.
I have internalized your subservience, and you will always be contained within my being, both literally and figuratively.
For I let go,
and watch you choke.
If I do release my hold on you, you will suffer and fail without my guidance and supremacy.
You're my dog.
Lick my feet.
You are an animal to me, and I demand that you show me the utmost submission and adoration.
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.