The lack of chart success contributed to the band splitting in mid-1971. Ron Prudence, Ian Aitcheson and Tex Phillpotts quit music altogether, whilst Horton-Jennings joined Chaser and later turned up in Tagget releasing one self-titled album for EMI in 1974. Dick Hanson turned to session work and recorded with the likes of The Blues Band, Graham Parker, Dave Edmunds, Kirsty McColl and Shakin' Stevens. Mike Deacon joined Vinegar Joe and then became a member of both the Suzi Quatro Band and Darts. Norman Watt-Roy formed Glencoe releasing two albums for Epic, "Glencoe" and "The Spirit Of Glencoe". He then formed Loving Awareness, releasing one self-titled LP in 1976 for More Love Records, before the band eventually evolved into The Blockheads, the backing band for Ian Dury. Today he is a member of the Wilko Johnson Band. Garth Watt-Roy joined Fuzzy Duck before undertaking session work for the likes of East of Eden, Limey and Bonnie Tyler as well as being a member of Marmelade, The Q-Tips and The Barron Knights.
borderline
The Greatest Show on Earth Lyrics
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And some'll even bring you down
You climb aboard the roundabout
Turn your body inside out
There's people heading on your feet
You just don't seem to make ends meet
You're working at the break of day
There's always some bum in your way
You believe in tomorrow
Why I'm breathing today
You got something to tell the world
You got something to say
I see the black and the white man ain't groovin' all they can
Don't you know that it's time that you find out your borderline
I feel something inside me
The Lord only knows I need to be free
Pay my debt to society, break the lease that keeps binding me
I see the black and the white man ain't groovin' all they can
Don't you know that it's time you find out your borderline
The lyrics to "Borderline" by The Greatest Show on Earth speak to the struggle of living in a world where some people are trying to bring you down or hold you back, while others are simply getting in your way. The song encourages the listener to continue believing in tomorrow, and to find a way to break free from the constraints that are holding them back. The lyrics also touch on issues of racial tension, suggesting that the "black and the white man" aren't working together as well as they could be.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful: "Don't you know that it's time that you find out your borderline." This line suggests that the listener has the power to transcend their current circumstances, and that there is a line between success and failure that they can cross if they only try hard enough. Overall, the song is a call to action, a plea to keep pushing forward even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people try to mess you round
Some individuals attempt to deceive, manipulate or misguide you
And some'll even bring you down
Some could even cause your downfall or decrease your morale
You climb aboard the roundabout
You take part in the same routine and cycle
Turn your body inside out
You exert yourself and give your all
There's people heading on your feet
Others are always in your way and hindering your path
You just don't seem to make ends meet
You are struggling to make enough money to suffice your needs
You're working at the break of day
You start working as soon as the day breaks, early in the morning
There's always some bum in your way
There is always someone who is unhelpful or a nuisance
You believe in tomorrow
You have hope and faith for a better future
Why I'm breathing today
The reason you are alive and breathing today
You got something to tell the world
You have something important to say to the world
You got something to say
You have an opinion or message that needs to be expressed
I see the black and the white man ain't groovin' all they can
I notice that people of different races are not getting along or cooperating to their fullest potential
Don't you know that it's time that you find out your borderline
You need to discover where your limits lie and not let others control or limit you
I feel something inside me
I have an indescribable feeling within me
The Lord only knows I need to be free
Only God understands how much freedom and liberation I require
Pay my debt to society, break the lease that keeps binding me
Satisfy my obligation to society and break free from the contract that is restricting me
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ishongololo
Some people try to mess you round
And some'll even bring you down
You climb aboard the roundabout
Turn your body inside out
There's people heading on your feet
You just don't seem to make ends meet
You're working at the break of day
There's always some bum in your way
You believe in tomorrow
Why I'm breathing today
You got something to tell the world
You got something to say
You believe in tomorrow
Why I'm breathing today
You got something to tell the world
You got something to say
I see the black and the white man ain't groovin' all they can
Don't you know that it's time that you find out your borderline
I feel something inside me
The Lord only knows I need to be free
Pay my debt to society, break the lease that keeps binding me
I see the black and the white man ain't groovin' all they can
Don't you know that it's time you find out your borderline
@wayneallen-white5619
I have both their albums. Funny they are not on Spotify. Love their music.Pity they didn't stick together for longer.
@luytondriman6236
Outstanding band and album. Sadly they don't make music like this anymore. Discover and enjoy !
@faldomann666
I knee down. Out of sight.
@stetrak1967
Wonderful band, that shows an other side of progressive rock. In my opinion Borderline is the best track of the album.
@romeobiccari7315
Classic brings back good memories
@tattybasson8747
Love love this band....
@ogrebattle22763
Music just isn't done like this anymore...
@adrian_hart
Oh wow...this is a blast from the past...My vinyl for this LP is warped. What a treasure to find..thx "AdamTensor"
@faldomann666
By another one. Fuck, what else?!
@adrian_hart
@@faldomann666 ja right. Just going to nip out to the Vinyl store.