Dancing On the Borderline
Crimson Sunday Lyrics
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Keep the faith in sunshine, rain and mist
Spend my day leave it like it is
Stick to a skin which is not true
You know I need sometimes
Just me dancing on a borderline
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Oooohoooh
Lost the pace dizzy in my head
Waste my days fly round high instead
As good as I can do
Just me dancing on a borderline
Simply dancing like a tumblin' dime
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
There was a time of love and space
Where we used to go
We used to know who I am
Summer time you're on your own
Where we used to go
Just me dancing on a borderline
Simply dancing like a tumblin' dime
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
On a borderline tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
There was a time of love and space
Where I used to go
Where I used to know who I am
Summer time you're on your own
Where I used to go
â„— & written by Leon Tschernawin
The lyrics to "Dancing On A Borderline" by Crimson Sunday convey a sense of navigating through uncertainty and contradictions in life. The opening lines, "Keep the faith in sunshine, rain and mist, spend my day leave it like it is," speak to the idea of maintaining hope and perseverance regardless of the circumstances. The singer is determined to stay true to themselves, even if it means embracing contradictions and dancing on the line between different states of being.
The chorus emphasizes this theme of dancing on the borderline, suggesting that it is not a crime to exist in a space that is neither here nor there. It's about embracing the gray areas, the unknown, and finding freedom in navigating through them. The repetition of "yeah, yeah, yeah" adds to the energetic and liberating nature of the song, encouraging listeners to embrace their own borderlines.
The bridge section brings in a nostalgic element, reminiscing about a past time when love and space were abundant. The lyrics evoke a longing for a simpler time and a sense of loss. The mention of summer and being on one's own suggests a bittersweet nostalgia for a time of independence and self-discovery.
Overall, "Dancing On A Borderline" can be interpreted as a celebration of embracing contradictions and uncertainties, finding joy and freedom in navigating through them, and reflecting on the past with a mix of nostalgia and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep the faith in sunshine, rain and mist
Maintain belief and trust in both good and bad times
Spend my day leave it like it is
Accept and embrace the passing of time without trying to change it
Stick to a skin which is not true
Adhere to a false persona that does not reflect my true self
You know I need sometimes
Acknowledge the necessity for personal time and space
Just me dancing on a borderline
Merely expressing myself in a state of uncertainty and ambiguity
Simply dancing 'cause it ain't a crime
Engaging in dance as a form of self-expression without any wrongdoing
Lost the pace dizzy in my head
Losing rhythm and feeling disoriented in my thoughts
Waste my days fly round high instead
Spending my days frivolously, soaring in a carefree manner
As good as I can do
Doing my best under the circumstances
There was a time of love and space
Recalling a period characterized by affection and freedom
Where we used to go
The places we frequented during that time
We used to know who I am
In that era, we had a clear understanding of my identity
Summer time you're on your own
During summertime, you navigate life independently
Just me dancing on a borderline
Exclusively me, expressing myself in a state of uncertainty and ambiguity
Simply dancing like a tumblin' dime
Engaging in dance that resembles a rolling coin
On a borderline tonight
Existing in a state of liminality and transition in the present moment
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
On a borderline tonight
Existing in a state of liminality and transition in the present moment
Oooohoooh
Vocalization without explicit meaning
Where we used to go
The places we frequented during that time
Where I used to know who I am
In those moments, I had a clear understanding of my identity
â„— & written by Leon Tschernawin
Copyright and songwriting credits belong to Leon Tschernawin
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Crimson Sunday
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