Borderline – English Lyrics

• By: Madonna
• Album: Madonna

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into Madonna's iconic hit, "Borderline," a song that captures the raw emotions of a turbulent relationship. Explore the nuances of love, frustration, and the struggle for self-respect, and understand why this 80s classic remains a timeless anthem for those caught in the push-and-pull of love.

[English]

Something in the way you love me won't let me be

I don't want to be your prisoner

So baby, won't you set me free?

Stop playing with my heart

Finish what you start

When you make my love come down

If you want me, let me know

Baby, let it show

Honey, don't you fool around

Just try to understand (understand)

I've given all I can

'Cause you got the best of me

Borderline

Feels like I'm going to lose my mind

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline

Borderline

Feels like I'm going to lose my mind

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline

(Borderline)

Keep on pushin' me, baby

Don't you know you drive me crazy?

You just keep on pushin' my love over the borderline (borderline)

...

Something in your eyes is makin' such a fool of me

When you hold me in your arms

You love me 'til I just can't see

But then you let me down

When I look around

Baby, you just can't be found

Stop driving me away

I just want to stay

There's something I just got to say

Just try to understand (understand)

I've given all I can

'Cause you got the best of me

Borderline (borderline)

Feels like I'm going to lose my mind

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline

Borderline (borderline)

Feels like I'm going to lose my mind

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline

(Borderline)

Keep on pushin' me, baby

Don't you know you drive me crazy?

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline (borderline)

Look what your love has done to me

Come on baby, set me free

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline

(Borderline)

You cause me so much pain

I think I'm going insane

What does it take to make you see?

You just keep on pushin' my love

Over the borderline (borderline)

Keep pushin' me

Keep pushin' me

Keep pushin' my love

Come on baby

Come on darling, yeah (over the borderline, borderline)

La, la, la, la la la la, la-la la-lah

You just keep on pushin' my love

...

Over the borderline (borderline)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
borderline /ˈbɔːrdərlaɪn/ B2	noun - a boundary or dividing line between two different situations, conditions, or groups
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
push /pʊʃ/ A1	verb - to press against something with force in order to move it away
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences
prisoner /ˈprɪzənər/ B1	noun - a person captured and kept in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body; also used to refer to emotions and affection
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; extremely enthusiastic or passionate
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - in a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury; emotional distress
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A1	verb - to perceive the intended meaning of something; to comprehend
fool /fuːl/ B1	verb - to trick or deceive someone
driving /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ A1	verb - to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle; to compel someone to act in a particular way
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight in humans and animals
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - the upper limbs of the human body