Borderline/Open Your Heart
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele Lyrics
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I don't want to be your prisoner so baby won't you set me free
Stop playing with my heart, finish what you start
When you make my love come down
If you want me let me know, baby let it show
Honey don't you fool around
Don't try to resist me
Open your heart to me, baby
I'll hold the lock and you hold the key
Open your heart to me, darlin'
I'll give you love if you, you turn the key
Something in your eyes is making such a fool of me
(You're making me, you're making such a fool of me)
I see you on the street and you walk on by
(You're on the street I see you as you walk on by)
When you hold me in your arms you love me 'til I just cant see (ooh)
I saw you choose to look the other way
Well I've got something to say
Open your heart to me, baby
I'll hold the lock and you hold the key
Open your heart to me, darlin'
I'll give you love if you, you turn the key
Open your heart to me, baby
I hold the lock and you hold the key
Open your heart to me, darlin'
I'll give you love if you, you turn the key
Ooh open your heart with the key
The lyrics of "Borderline/Open Your Heart" by Lea Michele features a story of a love-struck individual who is at the mercy of her lover's whims. She feels trapped in the relationship, and implores her lover to stop playing with her heart and either commit to her or let her go. She notes that she sees through his/her facade and wants the person to stop making a fool of her. The song's chorus is a plea for the lover to let go and open their heart to her, so she can love them if they turn the key.
The lyrics carry a mix of vulnerability, insecurity, and raw emotions from a place of unrequited love. The plea to let go and submit to shared feelings is palpable in the song. It could also be argued that the lyrics capture the dynamics of a toxic relationship where one person is holding the other emotionally hostage.
Line by Line Meaning
Something in the way you love me won't let me be
Your love is suffocating me and I don't feel free.
I don't want to be your prisoner so baby won't you set me free
I want to be in a relationship with you but not feel trapped.
Stop playing with my heart, finish what you start
Don't lead me on, be honest about your feelings and intentions.
When you make my love come down
When you reciprocate my feelings, it's overwhelming.
If you want me let me know, baby let it show
Be clear and upfront about your feelings for me.
Honey don't you fool around
Don't toy with my emotions or play games with me.
Open your heart to me, baby
Let me in and be vulnerable with me.
I'll hold the lock and you hold the key
I'll be patient and wait for you to be ready.
I'll give you love if you, you turn the key
I want to show you love and care but you need to be open to it.
Something in your eyes is making such a fool of me
Your eyes are so captivating that I lose all sense of reason around you.
(You're making me, you're making such a fool of me)
I can't help but be foolishly in love with you.
I see you on the street and you walk on by
You seem distant and uninterested in me at times.
(You're on the street I see you as you walk on by)
I feel invisible and insignificant to you.
When you hold me in your arms you love me 'til I just can't see (ooh)
When we're close and affectionate, I feel consumed by my love for you.
I saw you choose to look the other way
I noticed you deliberately ignoring me or pushing me away.
Well I've got something to say
I need to express how I feel and be heard.
Ooh open your heart with the key
I'm pleading for you to let me in and be vulnerable with me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VALERIO MASCELLINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@obohemma1983
Rachel and finn sang this song beautifully I love this song so much
@kellyfeige1334
Rachel and Finn sing great, awesome together.