borderline
M.I.M Lyrics
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Cause I just wanna let go
But maybe at the same time
I don't; I really don't know
You tell me just to hold on
But what am I holding to?
I feel like I'm breaking down
This is not a break through
In M.I.M's song "Borderline," the artist explores the struggle of feeling torn between wanting to let go and the fear of the unknown. The lyrics "I'm feeling at the borderline, cause I just wanna let go, but maybe at the same time, I don't; I really don't know" suggest a sense of uncertainty, as if the artist is standing at the edge of a cliff, unsure of whether to take the leap or stay put. The line "you tell me just to hold on, but what am I holding to?" emphasizes the confusion the artist feels as they question why they should continue to hold on, when it feels like they are on the verge of breakdown.
The chorus of the song, "this is not a breakthrough", expresses the frustration that the artist feels as they try to navigate through their emotions. It's as if they have hit a wall, and despite their efforts, they are unable to find a way to break through and move on. The song seems to be a reflection on the struggles of life, and the difficult balance between holding on and letting go. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the artist is searching for a path forward, but they are still unsure what that journey will look like.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling at the borderline
I'm in a state of uncertainty and confusion, unsure of what decision to make.
Cause I just wanna let go
I have a deep desire to release and relinquish control over my current situation.
But maybe at the same time
Despite this desire, I am still considering whether or not holding on is the right choice.
I don't; I really don't know
I am completely unsure and indecisive, unable to make a clear choice or decision.
You tell me just to hold on
Others around me are urging me to persevere and continue to maintain my current situation.
But what am I holding to?
Nevertheless, I am unsure of what exactly it is that I am holding onto and whether it is ultimately beneficial.
I feel like I'm breaking down
The stress and pressure of my current situation is becoming too much to handle, and I am reaching a breaking point.
This is not a break through
Although it may seem like a potential opportunity for growth or change, I am realizing that this situation is not actually leading to any progress or positive outcomes.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brianna Moses
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@unkn0wn715
Gone a little far
Gone a little far this time with something
How was I to know
How was I to know this high came rushing
We're on the borderline
Dangerously fine and unforgiving
Possibly a sign
I'm gonna have the strangest night on Sunday
Here I go
Quite a show for a loner in LA
I wonder how I managed to end up in this place
Where I couldn't get away
We're on the borderline
Caught between the tides of pain and rapture
Then I saw the time
Watched it speedin' by like a train
Like a train
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be known and loved?
Any Closer, Close enough
I'm a loser, loosen up
Setting free, must be tough
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be so in love?
Any Closer, Close enough
Shout out to what is done
R.I.P. here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Gone a little far
Gone a little far this time with something
Rudi said it's fine
They used to do this all the time in college
And we're on the borderline
Caught between the tides of pain and rapture
Then I saw the time
Watched it speedin' by like a train
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be known and loved?
Any Closer, Close enough
I'm a loser, loosen up
Setting free, must be tough
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be so in love?
Any Closer, Close enough
Shout out to what is done
R.I.P. here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
@lucila5234
[Verse 1]
Gone a little far
Gone a little far this time with something
How was I to know?
How was I to know this high came rushing?
[Chorus]
We're on the borderline
Dangerously fine and unforgiven
Possibly a sign
I'm gonna have the strangest night on Sunday
[Verse 2]
Here I go
Quite a show for a loner in L.A.
I wonder how I managed to end up in this place
Where I couldn't get away
[Chorus]
We're on the borderline (Ooh)
Caught between the tides of pain and rapture
Then I saw the time
Watched it speedin' by like a train
Like a train
[Refrain]
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be known and loved?
Little closer, close enough
I'm a loser, loosen up
Setting free, must be tough
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be so in love?
Any closer? Close enough
Shout out to what is done
R.I.P., here comes the sun
(Comes the sun)
[Verse 3]
Gone a little far
Gone a little far this time with something
Rudy said it's fine
They used to do this all the time in college (If you and I get comfortable)
[Chorus]
And we're on the borderline (Ooh)
Caught between the tides of pain and rapture
Then I saw the time
Watched it speedin' by like a train
[Refrain]
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be known and loved?
Little closer, close enough
I'm a loser, loosen up
Setting free, must be tough
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be so in love?
Any closer? Close enough
Shout out to what is done
R.I.P., here comes the sun
(Comes the sun)
❤️
@kankoush9021
A list of changes that occurred within both old and new versions of Borderline.
- A different sounding snare was used, possibly remixed.
- The vocals sound clearer and I believe that some kind of a stereo-shaper was used.
- A Moog Bass Synth is also used, the bass stands out even more now.
- at 0:43 a laser sounding synth was also used along with a couple of rapid snares before moving on to the next chapter of the song.
- at 0:47 You're able to hear acoustic strings playing in the far background as well.
- at 0:48 You can hear the lyric saying: ''Quite a show for a loner in LA.'' which is pronounced faster than the older Borderline.
- at 0:53 in the (Old) Borderline the lyric goes: ''Asking how I managed...''
But in the newer version the lyric goes: ''I wonder how I managed...''
- at 1:01 in the newer version the lyric that goes ''Get away'' is pronounced and vocalized in a different way than the older version.
- at 1:28 the silence before the drop. the volume noticeably decreases as you might be able to hear a sudden yet short reversed sample that is washed out with reverb. allowing the drop to stand out even more.
- at 1:59 You can hear a couple of notes playing in the far background, that help support the groove of the song.
- at 2:37 The short sudden vocal before jumping to the next part is also new.
- at 2:45 You can also hear more layers of background vocals that without a doubt made a /huge/ difference in the sound.
- And the ''AAAHHH'' at the intro, of course.
EDIT: Hope this was helpful to everyone, didn't expect this many likes! (:
@CesarPetrescu
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be known and loved?
Little closer, close enough
I'm a loser, loosen up
Setting free, must be tough
Will I be known and loved?
Is there one that I trust?
Starting to sober up
Has it been long enough?
Will I be so in love?
Any closer? Close enough
Shout out to what is done
R.I.P., here comes the sun
@aurphia
“Little closer, close enough” I would marry that line.
@jirkahlustik8778
Move to japan, you cpuld marry a doll there, why not a line from a song
@aurphia
@@jirkahlustik8778 wym by doll?
@jirkahlustik8778
@@aurphia actual literall doll of like some cartoon characters or shit
@k9_kadaver
@@jirkahlustik8778 well i know what im doing now
@sxmdt
Not a marriage kinda guy. Prefer to snort them if I’m honest
@sssajaia
This song is cooler than other side of your pillow
@ninosajaia9305
Fr
@cum_moisturiser1847
🥶
@blizzardlol7625
I agree with that