After forming in 2003, Borne have spent their time refining their sound and building a memorable live show. The band headed to Byron Bay in late 2004 to lay down their tracks in Studio 301 under the guidance of ARIA nominated producer Mike Stangel. What resulted was an eclectic, yet coherent set of tracks pioneering the Borne sound.
From the vocal dichotomy of Cameron Tapp's strength and vulnerability, to the strong guitar sounds and driving rhythm section, the band have set a musical agenda of their own and deliver a first taste with the single "Beautiful". Borne toured up and down the east coast of Australia , playing tracks from their debut self-titled EP which is available in stores through Jellyfish Music / MGM Distribution.
They released several EPs in their first 3 years of existence, but came to widespread attention only in 2007, when their single "The Guide" was featured as Single of the Week on a number of iTunes Music Stores worldwide, including the US store. iTunes took the unprecedented move of listing the free download worldwide. The band's debut onto the world digital stage was remarkable, soaring into chart high-points globally and resting at #13 in the US Billboard digital charts. The band was last-minute inclusion at the 2007 South by Southwest Festival, in Austin, Texas, an annual event where hundreds of musical acts from across the globe are showcased.
In 2006, one of the band's songs, Don't Go Now was featured during evictions on the Australian version of Big Brother. In the United States, The Guide was featured in the hit television program, Friday Night Lights.
The band made 2007 its year of recognition in its own back yard, Australia. Borne raised eyebrows in the Australian music industry when it was promoted to the high ground of international recognition at the UK's big festivals; Hyde Park Calling and Glastonbury. It put the seal on 2007 when from 5000 entrants Borne took out the four most coveted awards at the MusicOz Awards 2007, the annual showcase event for independent Australian musicians. Borne won the Nova Initiative award, its lead singer Cameron Tapp also received the award for best singer/songwriter. The band also won the Garth Porter Award and the major award, Artist Of The Year.[6] Further international recognition of the band and its lyrical appeal to network television audiences came with the inclusion of "Don't Go Now" in the US, ABC super-series 'October Road'.
As of 2007, the members of Borne are:
Cameron Tapp- lead vocals and guitar;
Steve Kucina- vocals and guitar
Pete McDonald- drums
Scott Thornburn- bass guitar
In 2009, "The Guide" (from the album Loss of Signal) was featured on an Australian advertisement for Pedigree's Adoption Drive.
Tapp Overseas Trip
On 13 June 2008, Cameron Tapp flew from Australia to perform "The Guide" for a wedding in Fargo, North Dakota. The wedding couple had heard the song on iTunes and attempted to find the sheet music online so that it could be performed at their nuptials. Having difficulty doing so (because Tapp does not read or write music) the couple emailed the band via their website, inquiring about the availability of the song. Tapp himself responded, jokingly saying the couple could fly him to the United States to perform at their wedding. The couple decided to skip their honeymoon and instead used the money saved for it (approximately $3000 USD) to purchase Tapp an airline ticket.
Upside Down
Borne Lyrics
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But it feels so good
I don't understand
But I'm understood
And Im so confused buti'm in control
And your crazy love
put me in this hole
Upside down Inside out
Before we lose what we cannot replace I'm upside down
I got this fear of letting go
But am I too blind
and am I too slow
Should I read the signs
that I'm being shown
And I get so tired
But it feels so right
And I'm so one eyed
With my second sight
And Im so confused but i'm in control
With this crazy life
and this hazy road
Ever closer I will be
Waiting till you come back
Come back
To me???
The lyrics of Borne's song Upside Down evoke a complex set of emotions and situations. At the core of these lyrics is a feeling of being caught in between opposite and conflicting emotions. The lines "Well it hurts so bad / But it feels so good" suggest that the singer of the song is in a situation where they are experiencing pleasure and pain at the same time. The lyrics "I don't understand / But I'm understood" signify that the singer is feeling the effects of something they cannot comprehend but someone else can identify with. These lines introduce a sense of confusion and ambivalence into the song, where the singer is struggling to make sense of their current situation.
The chorus "Upside down Inside out / How many times to break / Before we lose what we cannot replace" is a reflection on the fragility of relationships that can get turned on their heads, and how important it is to take care not to destroy something precious in our lives. The singer acknowledges their vulnerability but is still hopeful that this fragile relationship can be saved.
The lines "Ever closer I will be / Waiting till you come back / Come back / To me???" are a plea to the person that the singer is missing. They are expressing the need to have that person back in their life, and the chorus provides the context for why this person is so important even though it's hard. The lyrics, in a sense, may reveal the feelings of someone in a relationship with an addict or someone with mental health challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it hurts so bad
The pain I feel is intense
But it feels so good
Despite the pain, it also brings me pleasure
I don't understand
I'm confused and uncertain
But I'm understood
Despite my confusion, someone seems to understand me
And I'm so confused but I'm in control
Although I'm uncertain, I still feel like I have some level of control
And your crazy love put me in this hole
Your intense love has caused me to feel trapped or stuck
Upside down Inside out
My emotions and thoughts are in turmoil
How many times to break Before we lose what we cannot replace I'm upside down
I'm afraid of breaking something irreparable while I'm feeling so disoriented
I got this fear of letting go
I'm afraid to release something or someone
But am I too blind and am I too slow
I question whether I have missed something important or whether I'm moving too slowly
Should I read the signs that I'm being shown
I'm uncertain whether the signs around me are worth paying attention to
And I get so tired But it feels so right
Even though I'm exhausted, I still feel like I'm doing what's best for me
And I'm so one eyed With my second sight
I'm focused on one thing but still able to see the bigger picture
With this crazy life and this hazy road
My life is chaotic and full of uncertainty
Ever closer I will be Waiting till you come back Come back To me???
I'll be waiting for you to return, unsure whether you will
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.