Borderstone
Gordon Lightfoot · Other Songs - Gordon Lightfoot
Up to the east day is dawning
From time to time I get women on my mind
I'm a son of a gun
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
The train that I'm on is a hundred boxcars long
So I don't sleep through to the morning
That's some chilly wind in this gondola I'm in
I wish I had a glass of beer
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
The boardinghouse reach is a thing no school can teach you
I confess I've been outfumbled
And the sound of the beans boiling through the evergreens
Sure do please a hungry man
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
The sound of the wheels rebounds across the fields
I'm a name with no number
And so I guess I'd be drifting more or less
But still it's not meant to be
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
Borderstone, borderstone gonna cross your line tonight
Borderstone, pretty little town, gonna make my bed tonight
Borderstone
Gordon Lightfoot's "Borderstone" stands as a poignant exploration of displacement and the human condition, delivered with his signature acoustic clarity. Released within the broader context of his extensive catalogue, the track exemplifies his ability to weave narrative-driven lyrics with melodic simplicity. The song reflects themes common in his work, such as the tension between home and the unknown, rendered through a restrained yet emotionally resonant performance. As part of his discography, "Borderstone" captures the introspective nature of Lightfoot's songwriting, offering a listening experience that prioritizes lyrical depth over sonic complexity. It remains a testament to his skill in crafting stories that resonate universally, whether performed solo or within the framework of his larger body of work.