Borderline
Love at the Borderline: A Heart's Dilemma in Chris de Burgh's Melody
Lyrics
I'm standing in the station
I am at the station, awaiting a train
I am waiting for a train
Anticipation of a journey to the border
To take me to the border
Heading towards the border where my loved one is
And my loved one far away
Expressing separation from a distant loved one
I watched a bunch of soldiers heading for the war
Observing soldiers going off to war
I could hardly even bear to see them go
Emotional difficulty in witnessing their departure
Rolling through the countryside
Traveling through the countryside with tears in eyes
Tears are in my eyes
Emotional distress as the border approaches
We're coming to the borderline
Approaching the borderline with prepared lies
I'm ready with my lies
Acknowledging the necessity of deception
And in the early morning rain, I see her there
Seeing the loved one in the early morning rain
And I know I'll have to say goodbye again
Knowing that a farewell is inevitable
And it's breaking my heart, I know what I must do
Expressing the emotional pain of the impending separation
I hear my country call me, but I want to be with you
Torn between loyalty to country and desire to be with the loved one
I'm taking my side, one of us will lose
Choosing sides in a conflict, aware of potential loss
Don't let go, I want to know
Desiring reassurance and commitment not to let go
That you will wait for me until the day
Requesting the loved one to wait until the return
There's no borderline, no borderline
Yearning for a time without separation (no borderline)
Walking past the border guards
Passing border guards, reaching for her hand
Reaching for her hand
Expressing a desire for physical connection
Showing no emotion
Concealing emotions while wanting to rush to her
I want to break into a run
Feeling restrained despite the urge to run
But these are only boys, and I will never know
Reflecting on the youthfulness of soldiers and the lack of understanding
How men can see the wisdom in a war
Questioning the wisdom of men in war
And it's breaking my heart, I know what I must do
Reiteration of the emotional struggle and conflicting duties
I hear my country call me, but I want to be with you
Reaffirming the call of the country, yet the desire for companionship
I'm taking my side, one of us will lose
Choosing a side with an acknowledgment of potential sacrifice
Don't let go, I want to know
Requesting to hold on and not let go
That you will wait for me until the day
Seeking assurance of waiting until the reunion
There's no borderline, no borderline
Yearning for a time without boundaries or separation
No borderline, no borderline
Repetition of the desire for a boundless connection
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