Official sites:
On Bandcamp.com - http://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com
On Escapist magazine - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/MiracleOfSound
On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiracleOfSound
On Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/miracleofsound
On YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/miracleofsound
Known interviews:
http://strangera.com/2012/04/05/my-interview-with-miracle-of-sound-eng-version/
http://nightmaremode.net/2011/09/interview-with-gavin-dunne-of-miracle-of-sound-10103/
Breaking Down the Borders
Miracle of Sound Lyrics
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Come join the party in the dust and the sand
Chip on your shoulder sweat and dirt on your hands
Machines in slumber start to lumber outside
Head full of numbers see the colors collide
Such safest Sanctuary
Much by the way no refunds
Back into the boneyard badlands we run
I saw a siren singing
Shifting through the shots-a ringing
Frying burning cuts-a stinging
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
You ain't a skag, are you?
Old TK's shack is just a derelict shell
Ain't nothing left now but his notes and the smell
He used to watch over the Fyre and the Stone
Fan fiction told me that he died all alone
Splash bang so corrosive
Don't get close if it's explosive
Flash gang caustic crew
Simmer and smoke in electric blue
Hiss goes the radio
Vicious malicious a voice we know
Soon to reap the seeds you sow
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
C'mon trick out yer ride
Um... Y'know what they say
Better to die
At the wheel - crash and burn...
Uh... then... eh... die when you're ...
Not... in your car.....
I hate you, Claptrap!
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
The opening lines of Miracle of Sound’s “Breaking Down the Borders” suggest that the listener is being welcomed to some kind of apocalyptic wasteland party where dust, sweat, and dirt abound. The song is essentially an anthem to the world-building and imagery of Borderlands, a post-apocalyptic action role-playing game. The next few lines describe the setting and the environment where the party is taking place. The machines are asleep, and the colors of the land are colliding. The people are in this safe sanctuary, but they are still dropping dollars on each other.
The chorus of the song is like a battle cry. The singer invites the listener to join the party and inform them that they are not afraid of a fight. They are breaking down the borders that separate them from their enemies. The lines “You ain’t a skag, are you?” hints at the audience being a part of the game universe, with skags being one of the most common enemies in Borderlands universe. The final verse has a humorous moment where Claptrap, a recurring character in Borderlands, intrudes on the song and tells the listener to “trick out your ride.” Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of the world of Borderlands, and the fun that the players have while exploring it.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on in
Inviting others to join in and be a part of something
Come join the party in the dust and the sand
Join with us and celebrate life and its excitement, even with all its troubles
Chip on your shoulder sweat and dirt on your hands
Working hard, facing challenges, and carrying the burden of a difficult past
Machines in slumber start to lumber outside
Moving from a period of inactivity to one of heightened movement and energy
Head full of numbers see the colors collide
Using quantitative analysis to see how varied ideas and opinions interact with each other
Such safest Sanctuary
A place where one can be free of the stresses of the modern life
Droppin' them dollars on you thank you very
Spending willingly on that which makes one happy
Much by the way no refunds
Once a choice is made, there is no possibility to take it back
Back into the boneyard badlands we run
Returning to a place that holds memories of the past
I saw a siren singing
Encountering something beautiful and mystical
Shifting through the shots-a ringing
Moving through the noise and chaos of life
Frying burning cuts-a stinging
Feeling the pain of life's difficult moments
Bringing you the pain
Reminding us of the inevitable discomfort of life's trials
Come on down and join the party tonight
Encouraging others to come together and enjoy life
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Emphasizing the importance of standing up for what you believe in
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Expressing the grind and difficulty of hard work and the experiences that come with it
Cause we're breaking down the borders
Working to eliminate the divisions between different people and places
As we light up the lands
Spreading joy and positivity across different spaces
Old TK's shack is just a derelict shell
Remembering a place from the past that no longer exists
Ain't nothing left now but his notes and the smell
All that is left are the memories and tangible remnants of what once was
He used to watch over the Fyre and the Stone
Recalling a time when someone was a sort of guardian or protector for others
Fan fiction told me that he died all alone
A reference to stories that people imagine and create, often to fill gaps or unknown details from the past
Splash bang so corrosive
A sudden, often dangerous event or experience that affects people's lives
Don't get close if it's explosive
Warning to stay protected from things that may be harmful or dangerous
Flash gang caustic crew
Describing a group of people who are quick and potentially destructive
Simmer and smoke in electric blue
A vivid and evocative description of an explosive event
Hiss goes the radio
A reference to radio communications, often used in tense situations
Vicious malicious a voice we know
The voice of someone who is not friendly or kind, and who may pose a threat
Soon to reap the seeds you sow
Expecting that actions will have consequences in the future
C'mon trick out yer ride
Urging others to customize or create their own experiences
Um... Y'know what they say
An interjection indicating a transition in thought
Better to die
A controversial sentiment that may imply recklessness and danger
At the wheel - crash and burn...
An allusion to living life to the fullest, even if it leads to adverse outcomes
Uh... then... eh... die when you're ...
Trailing off after expressing a controversial thought
Not... in your car.....
A subtle contradiction of the earlier sentiment, expressing the opinion that it is better not to die
I hate you, Claptrap!
A humorous comment referencing the iconic robot from the video game series Borderlands
Contributed by Eli B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Luma1606
Because i love that Video i copied the Lyrics of the other vid. so that i don't have to change Videos :D ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LYRICS
Come join the party in the dust and the sand
Chip on your shoulder sweat and dirt on your hands
Machines in slumber start to lumber outside
Head full of numbers see the colours collide
Such safest Sanctuary
Droppin' them dollars on you thank you very
Much by the way no refunds
Back into the boneyard badlands we run
I saw a siren singing
Shifting through the shots-a ringing
Frying burning cuts-a stinging
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
You ain't a skag, are you?
Old TK's shack is just a derelict shell
Ain't nothing left now but his notes and the smell
He used to watch over the fire and the stone
Fan fiction told me that he died all alone
Splash bang so corrosive
Don't get close if it's explosive
Flash gang caustic crew
Simmer and smoke in electric blue
Hiss goes the radio
Vicious malicious a voice we know
Soon to reap the seeds you sow
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
C'mon trick out yer ride!
Um... Y'know what they say
Better to die
At the wheel - crash and burn...
Uh... then... eh... to die when you're ...
Not... in your car.....
I hate you, Claptrap!
@kyndraparton1981
Come join the party in the dust and the sand
Chip on your shoulder sweat and dirt on your hands
Machines in slumber start to lumber outside
Head full of numbers see the colours collide
Such safest Sanctuary
Droppin' them dollars on you thank you very
Much by the way no refunds
Back into the boneyard badlands we run
I saw a siren singing
Shifting through the shots-a ringing
Frying burning cuts-a stinging
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
You ain't a skag, are you?
Old TK's shack is just a derelict shell
Ain't nothing left now but his notes and the smell
He used to watch over the fire and the stone
Fan fiction told me that he died all alone
Splash bang so corrosive
Don't get close if it's explosive
Flash gang caustic crew
Simmer and smoke in electric blue
Hiss goes the radio
Vicious malicious a voice we know
Soon to reap the seeds you sow
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
C'mon trick out yer ride
Um... Y'know what they say
Better to die
At the wheel - crash and burn...
Uh... then... eh... to die when you're ...
Not... in your car.....
I hate you, Claptrap!
@roberthunter6122
Here is the lyrics:
"Come on in"
Come join the party in the dust and the sand
Chip on your shoulder sweat and dirt on your hands
Machines in slumber start to lumber outside
Head full of numbers see the colors collide
Such safest Sanctuary
Droppin' them dollars on you thank you very
Much by the way no refunds
Back into the boneyard badlands we run
I saw a siren singing
Shifting through the shots-a ringing
Frying burning cuts-a stinging
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
"You ain't a skag, are you?"
Old TK's shack is just a derelict shell
Ain't nothing left now but his notes and the smell
He used to watch over the fire and the stone
Fan fiction told me that he died all alone
Splash bang so corrosive
Don't get close if it's explosive
Flash gang caustic crew
Simmer and smoke in electric blue
Hiss goes the radio
Vicious malicious a voice we know
Soon to reap the seeds you sow
Bringing you the pain
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
"C'mon trick out yer ride
Um... Y'know what they say
Better to die
At the wheel - crash and burn...
Uh... then... eh... to die when you're... Not, in your car.....
I hate you, Claptrap!"
Come on down and join the party tonight
We ain't the kind to turn away from a fight
Chips on our shoulders, sweat and dirt on our hands
Cause we're breaking down the borders
As we light up the lands
@MateAndMead
I'd actually pay money for a physical Album. Your music is unbelievably good. It really has the feeling of the games. It feels really official and professional.
This would be so awesome live
@YunisRajab
I second that. It's not just games; shows too.
@ketchenmicah3487
Only problem, it's a single dude doing this, but yeah, it'd be awesome.
@Myrkul-D
F0rtune yo I’d get a job TOO by this
@anothersettlementneedsyour9628
How does single huy do so many voices and play multiple instruments at once? Somebody must be helping him.
@bobbibowen9110
@@anothersettlementneedsyour9628 it's a single meaning it was released on it's own without any other songs
@DovahGirlie
I honestly never heard this song until a Spotify mix played it last month. Been listening almost everyday, and thought it was just a modern rockabilly about partying and fighting; and wasn't related to video games at all.
Turns out I was half right, but it's the theme for the Borderlands series I haven't played yet.
@theravenousrabbit3671
You know, you always manage to catch the mood of a game in your music. It shows passion for the work, it gives the songs that "Goosebump" feeling. Keep doing what you're doing, you're probably the best at it.
@jonea16
I always get mad chills during the verse about TK.
@bwynn8215
+jonea16 is ur profile pic from a walking dead comic?