Borderline
Yuko Yuko Lyrics

The lyrics to "Borderline" by Yuko Yuko are a commentary on modern society and the ways that people use violence to protect what they love. The first verse asks if the listener is the type of person who would keep a gun in their household to protect their family. The second line of the first verse mentions a single son, which could be a reference to mental health issues such as borderline personality disorder, which often affects women more than men. The line "a house full of faith and smell from the throne" could refer to religious beliefs and the power that people believe a throne, or any position of power, can give them. The final line of the verse speaks to the feelings of discomfort that can arise when someone invades another person's space.

The second verse continues the theme of violence and challenges the idea of using guns and other weapons to protect what we love. The line "to blow the pope of his seat, of your guns" could be interpreted as a call for revolution and the overthrowing of authority. The line "I'll pop some molly with your kid who hides cigs" shows a disregard for traditional social norms and speaks to the rebellion that many young people feel. The final two lines of the verse speak to the idea that even those who are seen as marginalized (such as urban boys and white thrash kids) can hold power and influence.

The chorus is repeated throughout the song and is a declaration that the singer's borderline diagnosis is a myth. This could be interpreted as a rejection of labels and the idea that people are more complex than any specific diagnosis can account for. Overall, the song speaks to the ways that people use violence, both physical and emotional, to protect their beliefs and the things they love.