South Of The Border
Robbie Williams · Life Thru A Lens
(Goes a little something like this)
I know a freaky young lady
Name of no shame Katie
She makes my temperature freeze
She's got a blood red powder
When she gives a shout
She'll bring you to your knees
Well, we were being clever
Playing God games forever
She said she only meant to please
But I'm someone's brother
Got a father and a mother
You know I'm gonna have to leave
South of the border
I think you oughta
(Repeat)
Chorus
'Cos you know you're gonna have to leave
To a place where you can breathe
And you know there's no reprieve
There'll be tears on leaving
But there won't be no grieving
'Cos a city soon forgets
To me it's magic
To the landlord it's tragic
He's got another room to let
There'll be the same old faces
In the same old places
Where my youth was well misspent
But I toe the line and move in time
To a town called no regrets
South of the border
I think you oughta
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus)
Yeah yeah
Oooh oh yeah
Ooh oh yeah
'Cos you know you're gonna have to leave
To a place where you can breathe
(Repeat Chorus)
Yeah
I know a freaky young lady
Name of no shame Katie
She makes my temperature freeze
She's got a blood red powder
When she gives a shout
She'll bring you to your knees
Well, we were being clever
Playing God games forever
She said she only meant to please
But I'm someone's brother
Got a father and a mother
You know I'm gonna have to leave
South of the border
I think you oughta
(Repeat)
Chorus
'Cos you know you're gonna have to leave
To a place where you can breathe
And you know there's no reprieve
There'll be tears on leaving
But there won't be no grieving
'Cos a city soon forgets
To me it's magic
To the landlord it's tragic
He's got another room to let
There'll be the same old faces
In the same old places
Where my youth was well misspent
But I toe the line and move in time
To a town called no regrets
South of the border
I think you oughta
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus)
Yeah yeah
Oooh oh yeah
Ooh oh yeah
'Cos you know you're gonna have to leave
To a place where you can breathe
(Repeat Chorus)
Yeah
South Of The Border
Robbie Williams delivers a vibrant, upbeat track on his 2005 album Life Thru A Lens, capturing the energy of late-night driving and the thrill of travel. The song features a driving rhythm and Williams' signature vocal style, blending pop sensibilities with a touch of rock. It serves as a dynamic highlight on the record, reflecting the artist's ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonate with listeners seeking an escape. The recording showcases his evolution as a performer during this mid-career period, maintaining his characteristic charm while exploring new sonic textures within the mainstream pop genre.