Down On The Borderline
AC/DC · Other Songs - AC/DC
She's an idle child, high
society
Never pushed a broom, not
physically
Her eyes are down on you,
her nose is up
Never spill your whiskey
when she fill your cup
I'm on the borderline
She can spread them round
and she shows them off
With a neon sign saying
don't you touch
Between the devil and the
deep blue sea
She use me like a begger to
get a hold on me
[CHORUS]
On the borderline, she's a
danger sign
On the borderline, getting
out of line
On the borderline, but it
feels so good
On the borderline, on the
borderline
On the borderline,
borderline
(Here goes)
You know I shoot the dice to
claim my dream
You pull them in without a
thought to me
She's come to watch you and
your pocket is dry (?)
The queen of hearts will
kill you when the ace is
high
On the borderline
She's an idle child, high
society
Never pushed a broom, not
physically
Her eyes are down on you,
her nose is up
Never spill your whiskey
when she fill your cup
Gonna meet you there
If you want me, meet me on
the borderline
society
Never pushed a broom, not
physically
Her eyes are down on you,
her nose is up
Never spill your whiskey
when she fill your cup
I'm on the borderline
She can spread them round
and she shows them off
With a neon sign saying
don't you touch
Between the devil and the
deep blue sea
She use me like a begger to
get a hold on me
[CHORUS]
On the borderline, she's a
danger sign
On the borderline, getting
out of line
On the borderline, but it
feels so good
On the borderline, on the
borderline
On the borderline,
borderline
(Here goes)
You know I shoot the dice to
claim my dream
You pull them in without a
thought to me
She's come to watch you and
your pocket is dry (?)
The queen of hearts will
kill you when the ace is
high
On the borderline
She's an idle child, high
society
Never pushed a broom, not
physically
Her eyes are down on you,
her nose is up
Never spill your whiskey
when she fill your cup
Gonna meet you there
If you want me, meet me on
the borderline
Down On The Borderline
AC/DC's "Down On The Borderline" stands as a quintessential example of the band's high-energy hard rock and blues-influenced sound. Released on the 1980 album *Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap*, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of driving rhythms, distorted guitars, and Angus Young's electrifying guitar work. As one of the many hits that defined their career during this prolific era, the song captures the raw power and rebellious spirit characteristic of AC/DC's catalog. It remains a staple of their live performances and a defining track for fans of classic rock and roll, showcasing the band's ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations without relying on complex production techniques.