Straight A student. Socially awkward kid. A passion for studying classical music and opera. That's the back story that eventually led Christa to find her comfort zone, her place of belonging. Classical and Romantic music filled her hungry heart and mind as she devoured the darkness of Hugo Wolf's Lieder and the brilliance of Mozart's operas. Eventually the classical training and influences gave way to pop culture and everyone from the legends to the obscure. "As I made my way out of my "nerd" stage The Cure, David Bowie and Leonard Cohen became the soundtracks of my youth. In the 90's I was all about Bjork and the Smashing Pumpkins."
Today, Christa continues to draw inspiration from her idols Kate Bush, Radiohead, The Cure, and her Dad, Fred Borden, the secret poet. Her creative influences span the media, film, art, sculpture, fiction and her own life. "Brooklyn's MGMT, Bertolt Brecht, DaVinci, Deepak Chopra, Robin Sharma, Don Miguel Ruiz, Leonard Cohen, Anne Rice, Patricia Cornwell, and Maurice Sendak. Songs, books, films, or pieces of art, all find a place to plant seeds inside my ever-creating mind." Her songwriting paints a picture and invites you to step through the looking glass into the heart and mind of the matter and comes from a place of survival and truth.
In addition to her powerful, sometimes self effacing lyrical honesty, it was also her voice that brought her to the attention of iconic music producer Bob Clearmountain (Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Bryan Adams & others) and one of musics most acclaimed songwriter-producers, Jeff Trott, (Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Counting Crows, & others) Clearmountain mixed 6 of the tracks on the CD. Trott, who produced those same 6 tracks, describes his time in the studio with Christa - "Positive energy! It's such a rarity nowadays but it's the driving force behind Christa Borden. You mix that with a tremendously powerful and expressive voice and you can't go wrong. For me, to work with this type of artist is a dream because she's not afraid to try anything. It's so refreshing to collaborate with someone who is so fearless."
"I have struggled fiercely to find out where I fit in, who I am and why I am so haunted by my own actions. I have finally discovered that building your own empire is the only way to still that struggle. Igniting an inner dialogue that forces me to evolve everyday has helped me find who I am and taught me to accept life's unexpected twists and turns with a smile - and then pour my heart and the words and lessons I've collected out onto the piano and see what takes form."
The form it took - I Rhyme With Orange - will renew your faith in intelligent pop. Artfully penned lyrics befriend infectious rhythms and melodies, making her an artist to watch. The songs really do have an intimate, confessional quality even though the production is big. Consume a dose of sweet, raw heartache in her mega ballads "Drowning" and "Homesick". Like many of the songs on the debut, "Cut Me Loose" is nothing short of a Rock ballad anthem with a resonating guitar solo that will make you hit 'repeat.' "Empty Bottles" and "Tonight" skillfully ride the edge between catchy pop sounds and classic rock riffs. "I Will Wait" delivers a powerful full-band chorus, dripping with attitude and honesty. This is not your average pop-rock album. I Rhyme With Orange is a tasty dish with a full serving of musical and poetic nutrients in every song.
Homesick
Christa Borden Lyrics
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The lyrics of Christa Borden's song "Homesick" depict the story of a shy girl with big dreams of making it big in Hollywood but ends up feeling lonely and lost, far away from the place she once called home. She leaves her hometown to pursue her dreams, but as she becomes more successful, she realizes that something essential is missing from her life. She traded in her friends and her innocence to become famous, and she now lives in a penthouse, surrounded by haute couture, but she has no love. The lyrics emphasize the importance of chasing our dreams while also reminding us to stay true to our roots and never forget the people and places that make us who we are.
The chorus repeats the phrase "get back, gotta get back, you gotta get back home to you" three times, emphasizing the urgency of the singer returning home to find herself again. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost, disconnected, or misplaced, highlighting the importance of remembering one's roots and finding true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
shy little girl with a big voice and the Hollywood dream
A timid girl with a powerful singing ability aspires to pursue a career in Hollywood
looks up at the sky and wonders what her life will be
She gazes at the heavens, contemplating the trajectory her life might take
if she leaves the ice and snow behind
She considers the prospect of abandoning her cold, dreary environment
for the Hollywood sights and the California sunshine
in favor of the glitz and glamour of southern California
so she packs her suitcase and she gets on a plane
She packs her bags and boards a plane to pursue her career
little did she know she'd never be the same
Unbeknownst to her, her life would never be unchanged after that point
(oh honey)
get back, gotta get back
She needs to return to her roots
you gotta get back home to you
She must reclaim her identity now that she's lost it
(oh honey)
get back, gotta get back
She must return to her former life
you gotta get back home to you
She must rediscover her true self and her passions
traded in her friends and traded in her innocence
She gave up her friendships and her purity for fame and fortune
climbed up to the top never thinking of the consequence
She rose to the pinnacle without minding the repercussions
now she's so famous you seeing her on TV
She's now so well-known that you see her regularly on television
and her face is on the cover of the trendiest magazines
She's graced the covers of the hippest periodicals
now she's living in a penthouse way up above
She now resides in a luxurious penthouse high above the city
a lot of haut couture but she ain't got love
Despite her wealth, she is bereft of love and human connection
(oh honey)
get back, gotta get back
She can only regain what's been lost by going back
you gotta get back home to you
She must rediscover and reconnect with herself
(oh honey)
get back, gotta get back
She simply has to return
you gotta get back home to you
To reclaim what's been lost, she must come back to herself
one day she wakes up and decides its time to run
She eventually realizes that it's time to leave her current life behind
she looks in the mirror and she sees what she's become
She gazes at herself in the mirror and recognizes how much she's changed
so she picks up the phone and she calls her mom
She reaches out to her mother by telephone
she says 'I'm so tired, I'm coming home'
She admits that she is exhausted and that she's returning home
(oh honey)
get back, gotta get back
She needs to come back to her roots
you gotta get back home to you
She has to discover and regain her true self
(oh honey)
get back, gotta get back
Her sole course of action is to go back
you gotta get back home to you
She must find herself again if she ever wants to feel satisfied and fulfilled
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