'The light' and 'Talk to me' were released as an advance of 'Cloak', his full length debut out on June 3rd, 2016.
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borderline
Jordan Rakei Lyrics
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Always my alibi
You take what I consider mine
Offer no reasons why
Mistake deceivable in the night
Owing the price is right, hmm hmm
Poor taste, lips to the high and I
Thought I was tryin' to fly
Fall in love, will you stay?
I'm begging you for it
We're making up, initial way
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
The borderline
Fall in love, will you stay?
I'm begging you for it
We're making up, initial way
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
The borderline
Your wickedness uniquevoquely
Undresses similarly
Too much for my mind
You try to rest but I'm seeing through your disguises
I'm seeing it all yes, with my own eyes
Fall in love, will you stay?
I'm begging you for it
We're making up, initial way
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
The borderline
Fall in love, will you stay?
I'm begging you for it
We're making up, initial way
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
The borderline
Oh it's the time of the hour
It's not my intention to fall
I see the problems and faults
Before it all goes sour
I run away for my demons
It seems I'm moving in circles
I'm heading into the trouble
I'm holding on to the secrets
Secrets and faults
Secrets and faults
Secrets and faults, ooh
Secrets and faults
Fall in love, will you stay?
I'm begging you for it
We're making up, initial way
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
The borderline
Fall in love, will you stay?
I'm begging you for it
We're making up, initial way
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
The borderline
The song "Borderline" by Jordan Rakei is about the struggle of being in a toxic relationship where one partner constantly crosses the line. In this relationship, the singer is always waiting at the borderline, unsure of whether to stay or to leave. They understand that their partner takes what they consider "mine," and provides no explanation for their actions. The lyrics "Mistake deceivable in the night/Owing the price is right, hmm hmm" suggest that the partner makes mistakes, but they always have an excuse for their behavior. The singer also recognizes that they have poor judgment, and as a result, they find themselves in this situation of being stuck in a dysfunctional relationship.
The chorus of the song is a plea for love and understanding. The singer is begging their partner to stay, despite the fact that they are closer to the borderline. They understand that their partner’s wickedness is unique and that they undress similarly, which is too much for them to handle. Despite their understanding of their partner's faults, secrets, and problems, the singer is still holding on to the hope that they can work through their issues.
"Borderline" is a vulnerable and introspective song that touches on the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it's clear that the song deals with themes of trust, vulnerability, and the desire for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I wait here at the borderline
I'm stuck in between two different states or decisions.
Always my alibi
I rely on excuses to avoid taking responsibility for my actions.
You take what I consider mine
You're stealing something that I believe belongs to me.
Offer no reasons why
You're not giving any explanation for your actions.
Mistake deceivable in the night
I made a mistake that is easy to be fooled by in the darkness.
Owing the price is right, hmm hmm
I must pay the price for my mistake.
Poor taste, lips to the high and I
I made a foolish decision while under the influence of something.
Thought I was tryin' to fly
I thought I was taking a bold risk, but it turned out to be foolish.
Fall in love, will you stay?
Can we build a lasting relationship together?
I'm begging you for it
I'm pleading with you to give me a chance.
We're making up, initial way
We're trying to reconcile after a disagreement, and this is just the beginning.
'Cause I'm closer to the borderline
This reconciliation is happening gradually, and we're still not completely together yet.
Your wickedness uniquevoquely
The traits that make you bad are distinct and different from what I've seen before.
Undresses similarly
You reveal your true self in a way that is consistent with how other people do it.
Too much for my mind
I can't handle the reality of who you are.
You try to rest but I'm seeing through your disguises
You're trying to hide your true self, but I see through it and know who you really are.
I'm seeing it all yes, with my own eyes
I've seen and learned things about you that make it hard for me to love you.
Oh it's the time of the hour
This is a crucial moment.
It's not my intention to fall
I didn't mean to get myself into trouble.
I see the problems and faults
I'm aware of the issues and mistakes I've made that got me into this situation.
Before it all goes sour
Before the situation gets worse and out of control.
I run away for my demons
I try to avoid my own personal issues that contributed to the problem.
It seems I'm moving in circles
I'm not making progress, and I keep making the same mistakes.
I'm heading into the trouble
I'm going down a path that leads to more problems and challenges.
I'm holding on to the secrets
I'm keeping things hidden that would be detrimental if they were revealed.
Secrets and faults
I have hidden flaws and mistakes.
Secrets and faults, ooh
The combination of my hidden flaws and mistakes is causing problems.
Writer(s): Jordan Rakei
Contributed by Elijah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.