Albums
* 2001 The True Sound of the New West
* 2002 Above All
* 2003 Ratsafari
* 2005 Powerhouse
* 2006 Parasite!
* 2007 Latest Version of the Truth
* 2009 Mustasch
* 2012 Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven
* 2014 Thank You For The Demon
Singles
* 2002 I Hunt Alone
* 2002 Down in Black
* 2003 Black City
* 2004 6:36
* 2005 Dogwash
* 2005 I'm Alright
* 2007 Double Nature
Demos and compilations
* 1999 Daredevil Magazine / Burn the Streets Vol.1
* 1999 Molten Universe - Volume One
* 2000 Underdogma - Judge Not ...
* 2000 Daredevil Magazine / Burned Down to Zero
Borderline
Mustasch Lyrics
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If you leave me behind
I´ll cut myself in half
I don´t want to be all by myself
I need some serious help
Unstable sense of self
I neither want to live or die, that´s right
Darkness starts to rise
Can´t see no end in sight
I´m borderline
This pitch black soul of mine
Have got no urge to fly
Bring back my amnesia
Leave me be but please don´t by myself
A wink from laugh out loud
My life is breaking down
What the hell is going on?
I neither want to live or die
Darkness starts to rise
Can´t see no end in sight
I´m borderline
The lyrics of Mustasch's song "Borderline" seem to be discussing the feelings and experiences of someone with a Borderline Personality Disorder. The opening lines of "Hey you, I'm borderline, if you leave me behind, I'll cut myself in half" suggest a deep fear of abandonment, which is one of the defining features of Borderline Personality Disorder. The singer goes on to say that they don't want to be alone, and that they need help with their unstable sense of self. This idea of feeling both desperate for connection and yet unsure of one's sense of self is another aspect of the disorder.
Later in the song, the singer says they "neither want to live or die," which is another common trait of Borderline Personality Disorder. The feelings of darkness and being unable to see a way out further support this idea. The last lines of the lyrics, "What the hell is going on? I neither want to live or die, darkness starts to rise, can't see no end in sight, I'm borderline," seem to sum up the overwhelming sense of confusion, fear, and hopelessness often experienced by someone struggling with the disorder.
Overall, the song "Borderline" provides a poignant and honest look into the complicated emotional landscape of Borderline Personality Disorder.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, I´m borderline
I have a personality disorder which causes mood swings and instability.
If you leave me behind
If you abandon me, I will hurt myself.
I´ll cut myself in half
I will harm myself in a drastic way.
I don´t want to be all by myself
I fear being alone.
I need some serious help
I require professional psychological assistance.
Unstable sense of self
I struggle to maintain a consistent identity.
But confident as hell
Despite my instability, I am still self-assured.
I neither want to live or die, that´s right
I am emotionally numb and do not feel strongly about either living or dying.
Darkness starts to rise
My depression is growing stronger.
Can´t see no end in sight
I cannot envision a positive outcome.
This pitch black soul of mine
I feel that my personality is dark and negative.
Have got no urge to fly
I lack the motivation to improve my current state.
Bring back my amnesia
I want to forget my current problems and feel like I did in the past.
Leave me be but please don´t by myself
I want to be left alone, but I also fear being isolated.
A wink from laugh out loud
I am pretending to be happy to cover up my pain.
My life is breaking down
My situation is unraveling and becoming more chaotic.
What the hell is going on?
I am confused and overwhelmed by my emotions.
Darkness starts to rise
My depression is growing stronger.
Can´t see no end in sight
I cannot envision a positive outcome.
I´m borderline
My personality disorder is causing me significant distress.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.