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Artist/Band: Midnight Oil
Lyrics for Song: Back On The Borderline
Lyrics for Album: Essential Oils [2012]



From the bar to the bedroom I'm swimming in the neon


Lighted pictures of a redhead, plastic-coated hot on


And sometimes when that mirror shows


The smile of disbelief


Stained signature of nightmares


They're stolen by the thief





I'm back on the borderline


Yes I'm back on the borderline





By the end make a bet and only place is laminex


Laugh a lot cry a lot salt and pepper supper sex


And sometimes when that magic of the moment


Fails the test


In retrospect that diamond day


Did not make second best


And sometimes when a thousand voices


Tell you that you're wrong


A saint in any form


Becomes a sinner all along


Back On The Borderline

Midnight Oil's "Back On The Borderline" stands as a potent addition to their extensive catalogue of political rock, reflecting the band's enduring commitment to Australian social justice. Recorded for the 2012 compilation "Essential Oils," the track channels the group's signature blend of anthemic choruses and driving rhythms to address contemporary issues of inequality and border policies. As part of a collection of songs spanning decades, this recording exemplifies the band's ability to translate complex political narratives into accessible, emotionally resonant music. The song reinforces their legacy as a leading voice in the Australian rock scene, utilizing their distinctive sound to advocate for community rights and environmental stewardship within a global context.


Album Lyrics: Essential Oils [2012]


Midnight Oil
"Essential Oils [2012]"


1. Armistice Day
2. Back On The Borderline
3. Beds Are Burning
4. Best Of Both Worlds
5. Blue Sky Mine
6. Cold Cold Change
7. Don't Wanna Be The One
8. Dreamworld
9. Forgotten Years
10. Golden Age
11. Hercules
12. In The Valley
13. King Of The Mountain
14. Kosciusko
15. Luritja Way
16. My Country
17. One Country
18. Power And The Passion
19. Progress
20. Put Down That Weapon
21. Read About It
22. Redneck Wonderland
23. Run By Night
24. Say Your Prayers
25. Short Memory
26. Surf's Up Tonight
27. The Dead Heart
28. Truganini
29. Warakurna
30. Wedding Cake Island
31. White Skin Black Heart