borderline
Sins in Vain Lyrics


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You've settled down
In the back of my mind
You have read all my
All my hidden letters
Don't know if I want to
Want to play this game
Can you keep a secret
No one has to know
To know

How I long
For the world to wake again
I hope that when life returns
Your love won't be only thing
That keeps me alive
That fills me up inside

Let birds sing to me

Drawing of the
Borderline
I am killing
Killing time
Make a choice, or
Let it pass
Time is killing
Time is killing me

Extend the night
So I can stay asleep
I wish to stay in this dream
Where I can have it all
Without having
To sacrifice a thing

Undress me in the dark

Drawing of the
Borderline
I am killing
Killing time
Make a choice, or
Let it pass
Time is killing
Time is killing me

Desperately
Clinging to
Memories
Trying to recall
The feeling
Of love

Drawing of the
Borderline
I am killing
Killing time
Make a choice, or
Let it pass
Time is killing
Time is killing
Drawing of the
Borderline
I am killing
Killing time
Make a choice, or
Let it pass
Time is killing




Time is killing me
Killing me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Borderline" by Sins in Vain captures the feeling of being stuck in a limbo, waiting for something to happen. The first verse talks about someone who has settled in the back of the writer's mind, knowing all their hidden secrets. They are hesitant to play the game of love but are torn between keeping their feelings secret and having someone to fill the emptiness inside. In the chorus, the writer expresses their longing for the world to wake up, implying that life has become dull and unfulfilling. Even though they hope that when life returns, love won't be the only thing keeping them alive, they are still unsure. The bridge further showcases the writer's desperation, desperately clinging to fading memories of love, and trying to evoke those feelings again.


The second verse talks about the writer's desire to stay in a dream, where they can have everything without sacrifice. They wish for time to stop, so they can extend their state of peace. The line "undress me in the dark" can be interpreted as a request to reveal their true selves, their innermost thoughts and desires. The repetition of "Drawing of the/Boundaryline" emphasizes the sense of being stuck between choices, and how much time is slipping away.


Overall, the song Borderline is about being stuck in a state of limbo, unsure of what to do, and desperate for change. It explores the themes of longing, hesitation, and fear, with an underlying message that sometimes taking a leap of faith is worth the risk.


Line by Line Meaning

You've settled down
You have taken permanence in my thoughts


In the back of my mind
In the hidden corners of my thoughts


You have read all my
You have delved deeply into my innermost thoughts and emotions


All my hidden letters
All the things I have left unsaid and kept to myself


Don't know if I want to
I am uncertain whether I should


Want to play this game
Engage in this complex and uncertain relationship


Can you keep a secret
Can you be discreet and not reveal my true feelings


No one has to know
I want to keep this private and undisclosed


How I long
I yearn deeply


For the world to wake again
For life to be vibrant and alive once more


I hope that when life returns
I desire that when normalcy resumes


Your love won't be only thing
Your affections should not be my sole reason for living


That keeps me alive
That gives me reason to exist and persevere


That fills me up inside
That satisfies me emotionally and spiritually


Let birds sing to me
I wish to be surrounded by nature and find peace in its sounds


Drawing of the
Illustration of the blurred boundary between reality and fantasy


Borderline
The line that divides the real from the imaginary


I am killing
I am wasting


Killing time
Wasting away precious moments


Make a choice, or
Decide now, or


Let it pass
Allow this opportunity to slip away


Time is killing
The passing of time is wasting away


Time is killing me
The inevitability of time is slowly destroying me


Extend the night
Prolong the time of my slumber


So I can stay asleep
So I can remain in my state of unconsciousness


I wish to stay in this dream
I desire to prolong this imaginary world


Where I can have it all
Where all my desires and wants are fulfilled


Without having
Without the need for


To sacrifice a thing
To compromise or give up anything


Desperately
Urgently and with great need


Clinging to
Holding onto strongly


Memories
Remembrances of past experiences and emotions


Trying to recall
Struggling to remember


The feeling
The emotions that I experienced before


Of love
That came with mutual affection and passion




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Comments from YouTube:

@realstreetjesus1953

This is without a doubt one of the best songs I've heard in a long time, and I found it through spotify's, "Women of Metal" playlist. Keep up the good work, Sins in Vain!

@sinsinvainofficial2377

Thank you SO much! <3 //Sins In Vain

@ismailshtewi8560

this is how i found them too! FFM bands don't get nearly the coverage they deserve

@Khil-Minao

This was just on my spotify "discover weekly" this week. Excellent song! I especially like their chorusses, and their kick-ass riffs as well. Great band! 😁

@ismailshtewi8560

I only just discovered you guys and i absolutely love what you've got going on.

@SPK-kg8ml

Les deseo éxito, tienen muy buenas canciones

@SimonLindkaer

Man, have I been missing out. This is phenomenal!

@ilhankahraman3521

Riffs are very effective, I liked it very much. Keep rocking ...

@VampireChrisco

Its so good a voice of a siren draws em in

@arkonraavus21

Damn that was good. Music reminds a bit of old Trivium.

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