Borderline Lyrics
Chris De Burgh
Lyrics
I'm standing in the station
I am waiting for a train
To take me to the border
And my loved one far away
I watched a bunch of soldiers heading for the war
I could hardly even bear to see them go
Rolling through the countryside
Tears are in my eyes
We're coming to the borderline
I'm ready with my lies
And in the early morning rain, I see her there
And I know I'll have to say goodbye again
And it's breaking my heart, I know what I must do
I hear my country call me but I want to be with you
I'm taking my side, one of us will lose
Don't let go, I want to know
That you will wait for me until the day
There's no borderline, no borderline
Walking past the border guards
Reaching for her hand
Showing no emotion
I want to break into a run
But these are only boys, and I will never know
How men can see the wisdom in a war ...
And it's breaking my heart, I know what I must do
I hear my country call me, but I want to be with you
I'm taking my side, one of us will loose
Don't let go, I want to know
That you will wait for me until the day
There's no borderline, no borderline
No borderline,...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Chris de Burgh's "Borderline" is a single from his 1986 album Into the Light. The song was written by Chris de Burgh and produced by Rupert Hine.
It was released on August 4, 1986 as the lead single from the album. The track features backing vocals from Graham Henderson, Mark Brzezicki, and David Paton. The lyrics of "Borderline" are about a man who's trying to make sense of his life after a relationship ends. They talk about loneliness and being on the edge of something new. The music video for the song was released in October 1986 and featured Chris performing with his band in a studio setting. The single peaked at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and remains one of de Burgh's most popular songs.