Borderline Lyrics – Ed Sheeran
Borderline Lyrics
[Verse 1: Ed Sheeran]
Sadness always finds an in
Sneaks its way past, infecting everything
And every chapter has an end
But this is one momentous sequel, don't you think?
[Pre-Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
And the blackbirds
They fly like a frown on the skyline
[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
Right now, I feel I'm running from the light
Engulfed in darkness, shielded from my eyes
One foot in, one out, I'm stuck on the borderline
Which way will I?
[Verse 2: Ed Sheeran]
Guess I should take this on the chin
But I don't even know how all of this began
We are made to mould and bend
How can I wish for nothing when it's still a sin?
[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
And, right now, I feel I'm running from the light
Engulfed in darkness, shielded from my eyes
One foot in, one out, I'm stuck on the borderline
Which way will I?
[Post-Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
Tears never arrive, these ducts are dry
We are so blind waiting on the borderline
Waiting on the borderline
[Verse 3: Ed Sheeran]
So I will pour another drink
And try to drown the pain with salt along the rim
And I'll shut off the things I think
'Cause nothing good will ever come from worrying
[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
Right now, I feel I'm running from the light
Engulfed in darkness, shielded from my eyes
One foot in, one out, I'm stuck on the borderline
Which way will I?
[Post-Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
Tears never arrive
These ducts are dry
We are so blind
Borderline Lyrics Meaning
"Borderline" is a song by Ed Sheeran that explores the feeling of being caught in a state of limbo between two choices or emotions. The lyrics describe the struggle of dealing with sadness and the difficulty in making a decision about which path to take.
Verse 1:
"Sadness always finds an in" - The feeling of sadness can easily seep into one's life and take hold.
"Sneaks its way past, infecting everything" - The sadness can affect all aspects of a person's life and impact their emotions and actions.
"And every chapter has an end" - Every situation eventually comes to a close.
"But this is one momentous sequel, don't you think?" - However, this situation seems to be a significant continuation of something that has happened before.
Pre-Chorus:
"And the blackbirds, they fly like a frown on the skyline" - The image of blackbirds flying in the sky can represent a sense of darkness or sadness looming over the horizon.
Chorus:
"Right now, I feel I'm running from the light" - The speaker is avoiding facing their problems or emotions and is instead choosing to hide in the darkness.
"Engulfed in darkness, shielded from my eyes" - The darkness is surrounding and protecting them, but it's also blinding them from seeing clearly.
"One foot in, one out, I'm stuck on the borderline" - The speaker is stuck in a state of indecision, unsure of which direction to take.
"Which way will I?" - They are uncertain of what choice to make.
Verse 2:
"Guess I should take this on the chin" - The speaker acknowledges that they should accept their situation and take responsibility for their actions.
"But I don't even know how all of this began" - However, they are unsure of how they got into this situation.
"We are made to mold and bend" - People are adaptable and can adjust to different situations.
"How can I wish for nothing when it's still a sin?" - Even if the speaker wants to escape their problems and emotions, they feel guilty for doing so.
Chorus:
"And, right now, I feel I'm running from the light
Engulfed in darkness, shielded from my eyes
One foot in, one out, I'm stuck on the borderline
Which way will I?"
Post-Chorus:
"Tears never arrive, these ducts are dry" - The speaker is so numb to their emotions that they can't even cry.
"We are so blind waiting on the borderline
Waiting on the borderline" - The speaker and perhaps others in their situation are stuck in a state of limbo, waiting for something to change or for a decision to be made.
Verse 3:
"So I will pour another drink
And try to drown the pain with salt along the rim" - The speaker is turning to alcohol to numb their emotions and forget about their problems.
"And I'll shut off the things I think
'Cause nothing good will ever come from worrying" - The speaker is choosing to stop thinking about their problems because they believe worrying won't change anything.
Chorus:
"Right now, I feel I'm running from the light
Engulfed in darkness, shielded from my eyes
One foot in, one out, I'm stuck on the borderline
Which way will I?"
Post-Chorus:
"Tears never arrive
These ducts are dry
We are so blind" - The speaker is still unable to cry, and they feel like they're unable to see clearly or make a decision.
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Cast & Crew
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Aaron Dessner
- Writter(s)
- Ed Sheeran & Aaron Dessner
- Released On
- May 5, 2023
- (Subtract) Songs
- 1.Boat
- 2.Borderline
- 3.Colourblind
- 4.Curtains
- 5.Dusty
- 6.End Of Youth
- 7.Eyes Closed
- 8.Life Goes On
- 9.Moving
- 10.No Strings
- 11.Salt Water
- 12.Spark
- 13.Stoned
- 14.Sycamore
- 15.The Hills of Aberfeldy
- 16.Toughest
- 17.Vega
- 18.Wildflowers
Ed Sheeran Albums
Autumn Variations (2023)
English
September 29, 2023
- (Subtract) (2023)
English
May 5, 2023
= (Equals) (2021)
English
October 29, 2021
Ed Sheeran (Singles)
English
January 1, 2004
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Borderline" song?
"Borderline" song is sung by Ed Sheeran.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Borderline" song?
"Borderline" song lyrics written by Ed Sheeran & Aaron Dessner.
Who is the music producer of "Borderline" song?
"Borderline" song music composed & produced by Aaron Dessner.
When was "Borderline" song released?
"Borderline" song was released on May 5, 2023.