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borderline
The Shivers Lyrics
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I was on the edge of my mind
I was on the fourth of July
Hey kid, it's a medium lie
I was on a bridge in the cold night
I was on a mountain in sunlight
I was on the river in the way
I take too much, take too much to take
I had a dream the other night
I was making love like I was alright
I was on some hater shit
too young to die, too old to quit.
Then I got it in my mind,
that I was gunna save the world
And I walked into a bar
and I fell in love with a girl
Now the only thing I want
is the thrill of feeling calm
with you in my arms
with you in my arms
I was on a bike on a country road
I was on I just don't know
I was in the backyard of my mind
looking for you is not an easy time
I don't have time to worry
anymore
And when my life come for me
with you I want to explore
Everyone goes where they want
they don't need no excuse
I was lost in the maze
I was looking for you
I don't have no shame anymore
I want you
Everyone goes where they want
They've got nothing to lose
Everyone goes where they want
They don't need no excuse
I was lost in the maze
I was looking for you
I don't have no shame anymore
I want you
Everyone goes where they want
They've got nothing to lose
The Shivers's song "Borderline" is a melancholic yet uplifting ballad that speaks of a person's journey towards finding contentment and peace in life. The lyrics revolve around the idea of being lost and on the verge of a breakdown, but also the hope of love and salvation. The singer of the song is going through a lot of turmoil with their thoughts and emotions, being "on the borderline" and "on the edge of their mind." The song follows a wandering and searching journey that takes the listener through different scenarios and environments, including bridges, mountains, and rivers.
While trying to figure themselves out, the singer experiences a variety of emotions from anxiety and depression to hope and redemption. They have a dream where they're "making love like they're alright" but feel "too young to die, too old to quit," which is a clear indication of the confusion and uncertainty they feel about their own existence. In the end, they find solace in love when they "walked into a bar" and "fell in love with a girl" and realized that the only thing they needed was the "thrill of feeling calm with someone in their arms."
Overall, "Borderline" is a moving song that deals with issues of identity, purpose, and love. It's a relatable and cathartic song that listeners can find comfort in when going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I was on the borderline
I was in a state of indecisiveness or uncertainty
I was on the edge of my mind
I was near the point of losing control over my thoughts
I was on the fourth of July
I was on a particular date with significant personal meaning
Hey kid, it's a medium lie
Someone is telling a lie that is not too serious
I was on a bridge in the cold night
I was physically present on a bridge while it was cold outside
I was on a mountain in sunlight
I was physically present on a mountain while it was sunny outside
I was on the river in the way
I was physically present on a river, but something was obstructing my path
take too much, take too much to take
The situation is overwhelming and too much to handle
I take too much, take too much to take
I am overwhelmed and finding it difficult to cope
I had a dream the other night
I had a dream recently
I was making love like I was alright
I engaged in sexual activity convincingly, even though I might not have truly been alright
I was on some hater shit
I was in a negative mindset, being critical of others or myself
too young to die, too old to quit
I am at a point in my life where I cannot afford to give up
Then I got it in my mind, that I was gunna save the world
I began to believe that I could make a positive impact on the world
And I walked into a bar, and I fell in love with a girl
I met someone I was romantically interested in at a bar
Now the only thing I want is the thrill of feeling calm
I am seeking inner peace and tranquility
with you in my arms, with you in my arms
Being physically close to the person I love brings me comfort
I was on a bike on a country road
I was physically riding a bike on a road in the countryside
I was on I just don't know
I am not sure where I was or what I was doing
I was in the backyard of my mind
I was trying to access my deepest thoughts and emotions
looking for you is not an easy time
Finding or being with the person I love is difficult
I don't have time to worry anymore
I do not want to spend any more time feeling anxious or stressed
And when my life come for me, with you I want to explore
I want to experience life and all it has to offer with the person I love
Everyone goes where they want, they don't need no excuse
People should be free to make their own choices in life without explanation to others
I was lost in the maze, I was looking for you
I felt confused and uncertain, searching for the person I love
I don't have no shame anymore, I want you
I am no longer embarrassed to admit my love for you
They've got nothing to lose
Some people feel that they do not have much to risk
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.