1) a Scottish musi… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists by the name of Steve Mason:
1) a Scottish musician ex-The Beta Band, and also with recordings as King Biscuit Time and Black Affair
2) a British techno DJ & producer
3) the guitarist of the UK band Gene
4) the US keyboardist for the 9th Creation
1) Steve Mason (born 1975) is a Scottish musician, most famous as the lead singer and one of the founding members of The Beta Band. Mason also released solo material as King Biscuit Time, including two EPs on Regal Records and one album on No Style Records, an imprint of Alan McGee's Poptones record label. Mason has also worked under the name Black Affair, and has released one album under this pseudonym on V2 Records.
On 19 April 2009, The Sunday Times reported that Mason was working on a new album with producer Richard X. This album, Boys Outside, is due for release in March 2010 and will be the first album under Mason's own name. The first single, "All Come Down", was released as a download at the end of November 2009, along with details of the new album.
Mason is an occasional guest on Old Jock Radio, an internet radio station.
2) Steve Mason is a British techno DJ & producer. As well as a number of singles, Mason released the album "Conception Vessel One" in 1996
3) Steve Mason was the guitarist of the UK band Gene
4) Steve Mason was the keyboardist for 70s American funk band the 9th Creation
Borderline
Steve Mason Lyrics
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I don't want to be your prisoner, so baby, won′t you set me free
Stop playing with my heart
Finish what you start
When you let my love come down
If you want me, let me know
Baby, let it show
Honey, don't you fool around
Just try to understand
I've given all I can
′Cause you got the best of me
Borderline
Feels like I′m going to lose my mind
You just keep on pushing my love
Over the borderline
Borderline
Feels like I'm going to lose my mind
You just keep on pushing my love
Over the borderline
Keep on pushing me baby
′Cause you know you drive me crazy
You just keep on pushing my love
Over the borderline
Something in your eyes is makin' such a fool of me
When you hold me in your arms,
You love me ′til I just can't see
Then you let me down,
When I look around
Baby, you just can′t be found
Stop driving me away,
I just want to stay
Coz there's something I just got to say
Just try to understand
I've given all I can
′Cause you got the best of me
Borderline
Feels like I′m going to lose my mind
You just keep on pushing my love
Over the borderline
Borderline
Feels like I'm going to lose my mind
You just keep on pushing my love
Over the borderline
Look whats your love
Has done to me
Come baby and set me free
You just keep on pushing my love
Over the borderline
You caused me so much pain
Think i am goin′ insane
What does it make to match you free
You just keep pushing my love
Over the borderline
Keep on pushing me baby
Dont you know you drive me crazy
You just keep pushing my love
Over the borderline
Steve Mason's song "Borderline" is a song that describes the ups and downs of a relationship where one person feels trapped while the other is constantly pushing them over the borderline of their love. The first verse sets the tone of the song with the singer acknowledging the power dynamic in their relationship. They feel trapped by the way their lover loves them, and they don't want to be their prisoner anymore. They are asking their lover to finish what they start and not play with their heart. The chorus of the song, "Borderline feels like I'm going to lose my mind," encapsulates the feeling of being on the edge of a relationship and not knowing what the other person is going to do next.
The second verse delves deeper into the frustration that the singer feels. They describe how their lover makes a fool of them and when they are in their lover's arms, they can't see anything else. But then, their lover makes them feel rejected by letting them down and disappearing. The singer wants their lover to stop pushing them away and just understand that they have given all they can. The bridge of the song repeats the title of the song, "Borderline feels like I'm going to lose my mind," and reinforces the feeling of being pushed too far.
Overall, "Borderline" is a powerful song about the struggle of a person who is trapped in a relationship that is not healthy. Steve Mason's lyrics capture the difficulty of being in a relationship where one person is always pushing the other person to the edge of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Something in the way you love me won't let me be
Your love for me is suffocating and overbearing, and I need space and freedom.
I don't want to be your prisoner, so baby, won't you set me free
I want to break free from this relationship because I feel trapped and helpless.
Stop playing with my heart
Please stop toying with my emotions and being indecisive about our relationship.
Finish what you start
Commit to our relationship and follow through on your promises.
When you let my love come down
I want you to reciprocate my feelings and let your guard down with me.
If you want me, let me know
I need to know where I stand with you and if you are truly invested in this relationship.
Baby, let it show
Don't hide your true feelings for me and be open about your intentions.
Honey, don't you fool around
Please don't play games with me and be honest about your feelings and commitments.
Just try to understand
Please try to empathize with my feelings and perspective on our relationship.
I've given all I can
I have put in a lot of effort into this relationship, and I need you to reciprocate it.
Cause you got the best of me
Your love has made me vulnerable and emotionally invested in you.
Borderline
I am at my limit and feel like I'm on the brink of losing my sanity and sense of self.
Feels like I'm going to lose my mind
I am overwhelmed with emotions and anxiety due to our volatile relationship.
You just keep on pushing my love
You keep pushing the boundaries of our relationship and testing my patience.
Over the borderline
You're going too far and crossing the line of what I am willing to tolerate in a relationship.
Something in your eyes is making such a fool of me
I am blinded by your charm and charisma, which is clouding my judgment and causing me to act foolishly.
When you hold me in your arms, You love me 'til I just can't see
Your affection towards me is intense and all-consuming, which is making it hard for me to think objectively about our relationship.
Then you let me down, When I look around
You give me false hope and then disappoint me, which makes me feel lost and helpless.
Baby, you just can't be found
I feel like you are emotionally distant and hard to reach, which is making it hard for me to connect with you.
Stop driving me away, I just want to stay
I am tired of you pushing me away and causing distance in our relationship; I just want to be close to you.
Coz there's something I just got to say
I have something important to share with you about how I feel and what I need from this relationship.
Look what's your love Has done to me
Your love has had a profound impact on me and has caused me both joy and pain.
Come baby and set me free
I need you to let me go and give me the freedom to move on from this relationship.
You caused me so much pain
Your actions and behaviors have hurt me deeply and caused me a lot of emotional pain.
Think I am goin' insane
I feel like I am losing my grip on reality and my sanity because of the turmoil and uncertainty of our relationship.
What does it make to match you free
What do I need to do to get you to release me from this relationship and give me closure?
Keep on pushing me baby
You continue to test my limits and push me to my breaking point.
Don't you know you drive me crazy
Your behavior is causing me to feel emotionally unstable and losing my mind.
You just keep pushing my love
You keep crossing boundaries and pushing the limits of what I am capable of giving in this relationship.
Over the borderline
You're going too far and pushing me over the edge in this relationship.
Writer(s): Reggie Lucas, Reginald Grant Lucas
Contributed by Amelia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Faisal Dhariwal
I dont know who you are Steve (this will change now) but you really have created something beautiful out of a song I always liked. bless you, I've been so jaded by music and gigging constantly and this reminded me what can be done with a few ingredients and a bit of love. thank you x
roddy2body
Faisal Dhariwal
It's always good to find somethin new 👍🏻
Faisal Dhariwal
roddy2body hello mate honestly brand new to me and so lovely to find something new- I love British music and real musicians
roddy2body
Faisal Dhariwal really never heard Steve Mason/the beta band's stuff before!?
Chilli Fiend
Heard this on Radio 1 last night and had to cover it. Great track and well reproduced. Resurrected a great classic.
sanderson alberto
just perfect. really good one. loved this version of yours. your voice is really good man. brazil
Wilson Krüger Mariano
That was actually pretty good! Surprisingly good!
leane Fabrizio
Never heard this covered before. great
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GREAT ! ! !
Rob McGrory
Brilliant!