borderline
GRAY Michael & POOL Shelly Lyrics


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It's gonna be another lonely night
One more and I'm gonna die
Wired out, waiting for the sign
'Cause you're a risk, and I'm borderline

All I know is I've been sitting with this fire and it burns inside
Man, if you want me to walk your line, then don't stop at eight
No, lets take it
To the nines
I know that we should lay out and love
Because, man, I really need it
To the nines
I may be full but it's not enough
Come and show me how to feel it

All or nothing
You know that's how I play the game, and I'm ready now
Man, if you want me, come cross the line and
Slide up to eight, then let's take it
To the nines

Oh yeah, I'm ready now
Wrap 'round




Oh, can you feel it now?
Melt down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Borderline" by GRAY Michael and POOL Shelly explore the idea of being on the brink of something, in this case, a relationship. The singer is willing to risk it all for this person they are seeing, even though they recognize that it could end badly. They acknowledge that the pattern of loneliness and waiting for a sign is not sustainable and it's time to take a chance. The line "All or nothing, you know that's how I play the game," suggests that the singer is not interested in a half-hearted relationship; they want to go all in. However, they fear that their partner may not be as committed, hence the reference to being "borderline."


The chorus of the song, "To the nines," suggests that the singer wants to take it to the next level with their partner. The use of this phrase means to perfection, dressed up to the nines, or at the highest level. The singer wants to experience their relationship at the highest level of intensity and passion, willing to go through the risk of it all even if it means getting hurt in the end.


Overall, "Borderline" is a powerful song that explores the tension and excitement that comes with taking a chance on love. It is an invitation to experience a relationship to the fullest, with all its joys and pains.


Line by Line Meaning

It's gonna be another lonely night
I'll be spending another night alone


One more and I'm gonna die
If I have one more lonely night, it will feel unbearable


Wired out, waiting for the sign
Anxious and anticipating a cue or signal


'Cause you're a risk, and I'm borderline
You're a danger and I'm teetering between safe and reckless


All I know is I've been sitting with this fire and it burns inside
I am consumed by a passionate desire


Man, if you want me to walk your line, then don't stop at eight
If you want control over me, you can't settle for less than everything


No, lets take it
Let's go all the way


To the nines
To the highest degree, with complete excellence


I know that we should lay out and love
We should express our feelings physically


Because, man, I really need it
I have a strong desire for physical intimacy


I may be full but it's not enough
I may have had enough pleasure, but I still crave more


Come and show me how to feel it
Teach me how to experience pleasure and intimacy


All or nothing
I'm either fully committed or not at all


You know that's how I play the game, and I'm ready now
I have a habit of taking risks and I'm prepared to do so


Man, if you want me, come cross the line and
If you want to pursue me, you need to take action


Slide up to eight, then let's take it
If you can handle me at my previous level, we can go higher


Oh yeah, I'm ready now
I'm fully prepared for whatever comes next


Wrap 'round
Embrace me tightly


Oh, can you feel it now?
Do you sense the intensity of my passion?


Melt down
Complete surrender to physical pleasure and intimacy




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: SHELLY MCERLAINE, MICHAEL ANTHONY SHEFFORD GRAY, DAVID WASHINGTON

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A girl from Dagenham can always do better in her life and move away. Shelly proved that, Great song

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