Across The Border
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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Tonight my bag is packed
Tomorrow I'll walk these tracks
That will lead me across the border
Tomorrow my love and I
Will sleep beneath auburn skies
Somewhere across the border
We'll leave behind my dear
The pain and sadness we found here
And we'll drink from the Bravo's muddy water
Where the sky grows gray and wide
We'll meet on the other side
There, across the border

For you I'll build a house
High upon a grassy hill
Somewhere across the border
Where pain and memory
Pain and memory have been stilled
There, across the border
And sweet blossoms fill the air
Pastures of gold and green
Roll down into cool clear waters
And in your arms beneath open skies
I'll kiss the sorrow from your eyes
There, across the border

Tonight we'll sing the songs
I'll dream of you, my corazón
And tomorrow my heart will be strong
And may the saints blessing and grace
Carry me safely into your arms
There, across the border

For what are we
Without hope in our hearts
That someday we'll drink from God's blessed waters
And eat the fruit from the vine




I know love and fortune will be mine
Somewhere across the border

Overall Meaning

The song "Across The Border" by Bruce Springsteen speaks of a story of people who have been through life's pain and sadness, and are now leaving it all behind to start in a new place, a better place. The song's deep emotional feelings are expressed through the poignant lyrics - "Tonight my bag is packed, Tomorrow I'll walk these tracks that will lead me across the border", which tells of the readiness of the singer to move on and leave behind their troubled past. The chorus, "There, across the border", speaks of the hope of finding peace and rest in their new destination.


The song speaks of a romantic relationship in the lyrics - "Tomorrow my love and I, Will sleep beneath auburn skies, Somewhere across the border". Here, Springsteen uses romantic imagery of "auburn skies" to show the beauty and passion of the relationship. The promise of building a house high upon a grassy hill and kissing away the sorrow from loved one's eyes alludes to the seeking of emotional healing.


In summary, 'Across The Border' is a beautiful song that tells a deep story, leaving a strong message of hope, love, and perseverance. The lyrics touch on the themes of pain, sadness, hope, and love, which the human heart can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight my bag is packed
I am ready to leave everything behind and start a new life.


Tomorrow I'll walk these tracks
I will take a definitive step towards a new beginning tomorrow.


That will lead me across the border
I will cross the border to a new land.


Tomorrow my love and I
My partner and I will embark on this journey together.


Will sleep beneath auburn skies
We will rest under the soothing color of autumn skies.


Somewhere across the border
We are leaving everything behind to start anew in an unknown land.


We'll leave behind my dear
We'll leave behind all the pain, hurt and sadness from the past.


The pain and sadness we found here
We have faced a lot of sorrow and suffering in this place we are leaving behind.


And we'll drink from the Bravo's muddy water
We will embrace everything new in this foreign land, including its less glamorous side.


Where the sky grows gray and wide
In this new land, we will experience different skies, that of a vast and gray landscape.


We'll meet on the other side
We will overcome all obstacles and reach our destination- a new beginning.


For you I'll build a house
I will go to any lengths to create a new home and future for us.


High upon a grassy hill
Our home will be in a peaceful and idyllic place.


Where pain and memory
We will leave behind difficult memories and start anew in a land where hope is at the horizon.


Pain and memory have been stilled
All the hurt and sorrow will be left behind, and we will have a new beginning free from any past pain.


There, across the border
In that new land, we will have a new start and a new home filled with love, hope and possibilities.


And sweet blossoms fill the air
Our new home will be in a place where nature thrives, and beauty is in the surroundings.


Pastures of gold and green
Our new land is abundant with green space and is fertile for a good life.


Roll down into cool clear waters
The water that surrounds us will be fresh and clear, and we will have a good life near the water.


And in your arms beneath open skies
I will find comfort and safety in my partner's arms in this new and vast world.


I'll kiss the sorrow from your eyes
I will embrace everything new in your world and make sure that you are not weighed down by bad memories of our past.


There, across the border
In this new land, there is possibility and hope for us.


Tonight we'll sing the songs
Before leaving, we will enjoy each other's company and sing together to appreciate the last moments in the current phase of our lives.


I'll dream of you, my corazón
I will dream of my partner, who will be the constant force that drives me forward on this journey.


And tomorrow my heart will be strong
I will be filled with hope and courage for a new beginning tomorrow.


And may the saints blessing and grace
With blessings and grace from above, we will be able to conquer new challenges.


Carry me safely into your arms
May we have a safe journey to our new beginning together.


There, across the border
In that new land full of hope, our love and fortune will bloom.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

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