borderline
MC5 The Lyrics
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I'm at my borderline
Love you girl, but I just don't know why
I, have to love you so
When I make love to you
When I make love to you
Love is true, but I just don't know why
Need you girl, can't say why
Come on over here, love me now
You know you know, you got to know
You're movin' around, pushin' me past
My borderline, yeah yeah
It's about time
It's about time
Love you girl, but I just don't know
Why I have to love you so
Need you girl, can't you feel
I just got to know, if it's real
Big and strong, hard and fine
But you're movin' around, pushin' me past
My borderline, yeah yeah
Ooh, ooh
I'm at my borderline
I'm at my borderline
I'm at my borderline
MC5's Borderline is a love song that explores a murky and confusing aspect of relationships, the thin line between being in love and falling out of it. The opening and recurring line, "I'm at my borderline," is a representation of the singer's internal battle with his feelings towards his partner. He loves her, but he just can't understand why he has to love her so much, highlighting the uncertainty and internal conflict that often comes with loving someone.
The lyrics then shift to the physical aspect of their relationship, with the singer questioning the authenticity of their love-making. He feels that their love is true, but again, can't understand why he has to love her so much. The chorus is a plea for the singer's partner to come to him, love him now because he is struggling to understand his emotions towards her.
The second verse continues the theme of desperation in the singer's tone. He shows a need for his partner but can't quite pinpoint why he needs her. He asks if their love is real, suggesting that he might be trying to figure out if he's simply infatuated or truly in love with her. Again, the chorus repeats the idea of being "pushed past the borderline," which can be interpreted both as the singer being pushed to his limit and also as the line between love and not being in love.
In short, Borderline is a heartfelt and vulnerable song that explores the complexity and confusion of loving someone. It touches on the struggle to understand why we love the people we love, even when it's difficult or doesn't make sense.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm at my borderline
I am on the edge of deciding whether or not to continue this relationship.
I'm at my borderline
I am feeling conflicted and uncertain about my emotions.
Love you girl, but I just don't know why
I care about you deeply, but I am struggling to understand my own feelings.
I, have to love you so
Despite my confusion, the intensity of my emotions for you remains strong.
When I make love to you
During intimate moments with you...
When I make love to you
...I feel a genuine connection, but I still struggle to comprehend my own feelings.
Love is true, but I just don't know why
My love for you feels authentic, yet I am having difficulty understanding the reason behind it.
I, have to love you so
Regardless of my confusion, my love for you remains unwaveringly strong.
Need you girl, can't say why
I have a deep emotional need for you, but I struggle to articulate why this is the case.
Come on over here, love me now
Please come to me and show your affection to me in this moment.
You know you know, you got to know
You must understand the depth of my emotional attachment to you.
You're movin' around, pushin' me past my borderline, yeah yeah
Your actions and behavior towards me are causing me to question whether or not to continue this relationship.
It's about time
It's time for me to make a decision about this relationship.
Love you girl, but I just don't know
I care for you deeply, yet I am still struggling with my conflicting emotions.
Why I have to love you so
Despite my uncertainty, my intense love for you remains a constant.
Need you girl, can't you feel
I have an inherent emotional need for you, which I hope you can sense.
I just got to know, if it's real
I am seeking clarity on whether or not our love is genuine and authentic.
Big and strong, hard and fine
While I find you physically attractive...
But you're movin' around, pushin' me past my borderline, yeah yeah
...Your behavior and actions continue to cause me confusion and doubt about continuing this relationship.
Ooh, ooh
Vocalization that represents emotional turmoil and struggle.
I'm at my borderline
Once again, I am on the edge of deciding whether or not to continue this relationship.
I'm at my borderline
My emotions are once again causing me intense inner conflict.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOUIS SEDMAK, MARK ANTHONY SMITH
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