Co-written with longtime collaborators Ludvig Söderberg and Jakob Jerlström (The Struts), and English singer Dua Lipa, it’s rumored that the track was intended to be included in the latter’s sophomore album Future Nostalgia, as well as in its reissue.
After the track was completely scrapped by Lipa, Tove Lo, in a first time occurrence, decided to keep and release under her name a song originally intended for another artist that she had helped co-write, according to the singer.
On February 6, Tove Lo began the North American leg of her Dirt Femme Tour in Nashville, TN, where performed and debuted “Borderline.” The following day, she announced the release date of the song and shared that it was written on her first writing session with Dua Lipa.
On January 12, after spending the holidays in New Zealand, Tove Lo had announced that she would be heading back to the U.S. to shoot a music video. Lo later responded to a fan asking for more details about the video in question that it was for a song that was coming “pretty soon” and is a “sequel” to something fans had already seen.
Borderline
Tove Lo Lyrics
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Pretend they don't know, but they do
It takes one to know you're mine
You and me, we are one of a kind, it's true
I like to my feel my bones when they crash into my heart
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (borderline)
Lost in the magic with you
A pretty disguise from the truth
Truth is ugly, don't open your eyes
I can change, I can change with just one more lie
I like to my feel my bones when they crash into my heart
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline (hey)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (borderline)
(Borderline)
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline
(Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you (stuck on you)
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you (felt like you)
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (hope to die, borderline)
(Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you (stuck on you)
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right (make it, make it right)
No other love felt like you (felt like you)
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (hope to die)
(Borderline)
I know I said that I could change (stuck on you)
I don't know what to do, but (felt like you)
Oh man, is this beautiful
I cross my heart and hope to die (hope to die)
The song Borderline by Tove Lo reflects the toxic nature of a relationship where both parties know the other is bad for them, but they can't stay away from each other. The song talks about how good people can do bad things and pretend not to know, but the singer knows the truth and accepts it. The line "it takes one to know you're mine" implies that the singer and her partner are both aware of each other's flaws and imperfections.
The chorus of the song is very catchy and involves the singer confessing her love for the person. She admits to liking the pain and the push and pull cycle of the relationship, as long as they say they're mine. The lyrics "Lost in the magic with you, a pretty disguise from the truth, truth is ugly, don't open your eyes, I can change, I can change with just one more lie" is telling the listener that the relationship is based on lies and there is an illusion of beauty that masks the true, ugly nature of their bond.
In conclusion, Borderline by Tove Lo touches on the themes of acknowledging toxic relationships and people's ability to do evil despite being considered "good." The lyrics are emotive and captivating, and the upbeat melody contrasts the dark subject matter beautifully. The song portrays the allure of dangerous relationships and the struggle to let go of someone who you know is bad for you.
Line by Line Meaning
Good people do bad things too
Even those who are known as good people are capable of doing bad things.
Pretend they don't know, but they do
People will sometimes pretend they have no knowledge of the harmful things they do.
It takes one to know you're mine
Only someone who has also experienced possessive love knows what it feels like to be mine.
You and me, we are one of a kind, it's true
We are unique in our kind, and that is the truth.
I like to feel my bones when they crash into my heart
I enjoy feeling intense pain that comes from deep within me.
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I enjoy being hurt and experiencing emotional pain when you break my heart.
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
I enjoy seeing how far I can push you, as long as you acknowledge that you're mine.
Borderline (hey)
We're at a point where we might be crossing the line between being in love and being too possessive.
Tonight, for the rest of my life
Starting tonight and for the rest of my life, my love for you will not change.
I'm gonna be stuck on you
I will be devoted and unable to move on from you.
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
Wait for me until I make things right between us.
No other love felt like you
I have not felt this level of love and attachment to anyone else.
I can't give it up on this fight
I won't give up on fighting for our relationship.
I cross my heart and hope to die (borderline)
I solemnly promise to never cross the line (borderline) and damage our relationship.
Lost in the magic with you
I am deeply enchanted by you and this intense relationship we have.
A pretty disguise from the truth
The mask we wear as a couple keeps the ugly truth beneath hidden.
Truth is ugly, don't open your eyes
The reality of our relationship is not beautiful, and it's better to turn a blind eye to it.
I can change, I can change with just one more lie
I am capable of changing my behavior, but it will be based on another lie I tell.
(Borderline)
We're at a point where we might be crossing the line between being in love and being too possessive.
Tonight, for the rest of my life
Starting tonight and for the rest of my life, my love for you will not change.
I'm gonna be stuck on you
I will be devoted and unable to move on from you.
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
Wait for me until I make things right between us.
No other love felt like you
I have not felt this level of love and attachment to anyone else.
I can't give it up on this fight
I won't give up on fighting for our relationship.
I cross my heart and hope to die (borderline)
I solemnly promise to never cross the line (borderline) and damage our relationship.
(Borderline)
We're at a point where we might be crossing the line between being in love and being too possessive.
I know I said that I could change (stuck on you)
I've said that I can change for you, but my feelings for you won't change.
I don't know what to do, but (felt like you)
I am unsure of what steps to take to hold onto our relationship, but my love for you won't waver.
Oh man, is this beautiful
Our intense, possessive relationship can feel beautiful in its own twisted way.
I cross my heart and hope to die (hope to die)
I solemnly promise to take drastic steps to keep this relationship alive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tove Lo, Dua Lipa, Jakob Bo Jerlstroem, Ludvig Karl Dagsson Soederberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Eman__Ali
Lyrics :
Good people do bad things too
Pretend they don't know, but they do
It takes one to know you're mine
You and me, we one of a kind, it's true
I like to feel my bones when they crash into my heart
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline (Hey)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Borderline)
Lost in the magic with you
A pretty disguise from the truth
Truth is ugly, don't open your eyes
I can change, I can change with just one more lie
I like to feel my bones when they crash into my heart
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline (Hey)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Borderline)
(Borderline)
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline
(Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you (Stuck on you)
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you (Felt like you)
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Hope to die, borderline)
(Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you (Stuck on you)
Hold on 'til I'm makin' it right (Make it, make it right)
No other love felt like you (Felt like you)
I can't give it up on this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Hope to die)
(Borderline)
I know I said that I could change
(Stuck on you)
And I know what to do, but
(Felt like you)
Oh man, this is beautiful
(Hope to die)
I cross my heart and hope to die
@Abbott170
Good people do bad things too
Pretend they don't know, but they do
It takes one to know you're mine
You and me, we are one of a kind, it's true
[Pre-Chorus]
I like to my feel my boobs when they crash into my heart
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline (Hey)
[Chorus]
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on till I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up in this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die
Borderline
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on till I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up in this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die
Borderline
[Verse 2]
Lost in the magic with you
A pretty disguise from the truth
Truth is ugly, don't open your eyes
I can change, I can change with just one more lie
[Pre-Chorus]
I like to my feel my boobs when they crash into my heart
I like the taste of blood when you're tearin' me apart
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline (Hey)
[Chorus]
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on till I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up in this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die
Borderline
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you
Hold on till I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you
I can't give it up in this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die
Borderline
[Bridge]
(Borderline)
I like to push you to the edge as long as you say you're mine
Borderline (Borderline)
[Chorus]
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you (Stuck on you)
Hold on till I'm makin' it right
No other love felt like you (Felt like you)
I can't give it up in this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Hope to die; die)
Borderline (Borderline)
Tonight, for the rest of my life
I'm gonna be stuck on you (Stuck on you)
Hold on till I'm makin' it right (Make it, make it right)
No other love felt like you (Felt like you)
I can't give it up in this fight
I cross my heart and hope to die (Hope to die)
Borderline (Borderline)
[Outro]
I know I said that I could change (Stuck on you)
I don't know what to do about a man that's this beautiful (Felt like you)
I cross my heart and hope to die (Hope to die)
@tovelomusic
#Borderline; a story of love on the edge. Depicted in revenge and Stockholm Syndrome. Thank you to Nogari, Iconoclast, and my whole team for bringing this story to life. As always, it’s bizarre, emotional, sexy and will blow your mind 🖤🪩 SONG, VIDEO, EVERYTHING OUT NOW!!!
@adamerone
Had to immediately run it back, you fucking angelstar
@dimen64_
Thank you so Much for this song.! You are Everything… i send love from chile 🇨🇱… 🤍🤍🤍🤩
@adamerone
💜🧡🦂🤘⚡👏🤘🦂🤍💜
@adamerone
@@LeviRodrigues336 lmao hey man glad to see you here too 👀👀🤣🤣👏👏💜💜
@evanbrr4211
You are a genius, Dirt Femme deserves to be in the Charts, Keep Streaming!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@miguel10kchallengewith0video
Stop making this kind of music pls I get obsessed really quickly how can u be this good
@boperez2841
Fuck yesssss <3333
@VGV0
Haha I read the first part sentence like nooo don't ask her to stop. 🤣
@JoseCastro-jk1ky
PURE POP