細美武士 (ELLEGARDEN、the H… Read Full Bio ↴MONOEYES is a Japanese alternative rock band.
細美武士 (ELLEGARDEN、the HIATUS)
一瀬正和 (ASPARAGUS、the HIATUS)
スコット・マーフィー (アリスター、スコット&リバース)
戸高賢史 (ART-SCHOOL、Ropes)
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Borderland
MONOEYES Lyrics
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Music on the boombox
Bad news is all around
Swiping on the phone is
Taking you nowhere
Just flip it upside down
I'm at the store now
Let me grab that one for you
Sitting on the sunset
With feet dangling
Swinging up to the sky
Candle burning on the table all night
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
From inside, inside
Can be burning on the table anytime
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
From inside, inside of us
Drilling on the asphalt
Biting on a bandage
Paradigms are all around
Calling out the liars
Sending out a message
In a world turned upside down
Tell me what you need, man
Let's set up a showdown
Handing out tickets for free
The map is on the back wall
Sweating in the hot sun
Holding out hope for us
Candle burning on the table all night
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
From inside, inside
Can be burning on the table anytime
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
From inside, inside of us
Is it something weird to do
The things your body wants to do
Is it something weird to say
The things you always wanna say
This isn't working out for us
Always knew they never cared
This is time to say good bye
This is time to say
We can be burning on the table all night
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
From inside, inside
Can be burning on the table anytime
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
From inside, inside of us
Love you more than anything
If anybody knows
What is going on
How could it be so wrong
How could it be so bad
We live on this borderland
If you feel a little down today
If you feel a little lost tonight...
The lyrics to MONOEYES's song "Borderland" touch on themes of isolation, confusion, and disillusionment. The first two lines of the song depict a person walking on the wild side with music on their boombox, but the bad news that surrounds them calls into question the validity of that experience. The second stanza criticizes the constant swiping on phones without any meaningful connection. The lyrics "we're the criminals caught in a nightmare from inside" convey the feeling of being trapped in a reality that is oppressive and inescapable. The song speaks to the current state of the world where paradigms are shifting, and the world is "turned upside down." The lyrics suggest a need for action and a desire to make a change.
The imagery of a fish head being cut up and a candle burning all night elicits a sense of unease and discomfort. The song's theme of being caught in a nightmare can be seen in these specific lines, which suggest that even in moments of rest, there is a sense of danger and instability. Similarly, the line "we live on this borderland" speaks to the in-between state that many individuals find themselves in - not fully belonging to any particular group or identity. The song ends on a hopeful note with the lyrics "if you feel a little down today, if you feel a little lost tonight...", suggesting that despite the difficulties of the current reality, there is still room for connection and community.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking on the wild side
Venturing into something exciting and unpredictable
Music on the boombox
Listening to music from a sound system
Bad news is all around
The atmosphere is filled with negative news
Swiping on the phone is
Using a mobile device by scrolling
Taking you nowhere
Not leading you to a desirable situation
Just flip it upside down
Try a new perspective or approach
Tell me what you need, man
Inform me of your requirements
I'm at the store now
Currently at a retail establishment
Let me grab that one for you
Allow me to obtain it for you
Sitting on the sunset
Relaxing while the sun sets
With feet dangling
Leisurely, with feet hanging freely
Swinging up to the sky
Enjoying a view of the upward expanse
Candle burning on the table all night
A flame lighting the darkness for an extended period
Someone cutting up a fish head or something
An unsettling and possibly unsettling image
We're the criminals caught in a nightmare
We may feel guilty or trapped
From inside, inside
Deep within ourselves
Can be burning on the table anytime
The candle could ignite again whenever
Drilling on the asphalt
Working hard and persistently
Biting on a bandage
Enduring pain discreetly
Paradigms are all around
Established models and beliefs are everywhere
Calling out the liars
Exposing those who deceive others
Sending out a message
Communicating a warning or objective
In a world turned upside down
A chaotic and unpredictable sphere
Let's set up a showdown
Time for a confrontational encounter
Handing out tickets for free
Distributing items at no cost
The map is on the back wall
The vital information is within reach
Sweating in the hot sun
Discomfort during heat exposure
Holding out hope for us
Optimistically anticipating a good outcome
Is it something weird to do
Is it socially acceptable?
The things your body wants to do
The desires your body has
Is it something weird to say
Is it socially acceptable?
The things you always wanna say
The thoughts you always want to express
This isn't working out for us
Our situation is problematic and unlikely to improve
Always knew they never cared
We have long suspected they lacked concern
This is time to say good bye
It is time to part ways permanently
Love you more than anything
You are cherished most of all
If anybody knows
If anyone has an understanding
What is going on
What is happening
How could it be so wrong
How could it all be so incorrect
How could it be so bad
How could it be so terrible
We live on this borderland
We survive in a state of ambiguity
If you feel a little down today
If you are experiencing sadness today
If you feel a little lost tonight
If you feel uncertain tonight
Writer(s): Takeshi Hosomi
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