Borderline
Madonna · Madonna
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, I've given all I can,
Cause you got the best of me
Chorus:
Borderline feels like I'm going to lose my mind
You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline
(repeat chorus again)
Keep on pushing me baby
Don't you know you drive me crazy
You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline
Something in your eyes is makin' such a fool of me
When you hold me in your arms you love me till 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 wanna stay,
There's something I just got to say
Just try to understand, I've given all I can,
Cause you got the best of me
(chorus)
Keep on pushing me baby
Don't you know you drive me crazy
You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline
Look what your love has done to me
Come on baby set me free
You just keep on pushing my love over the 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 pushing my love over the borderline
Borderline
Borderline stands as a defining track from Madonna's self-titled 1983 debut album, establishing her early signature sound within the dance-pop genre. The recording showcases her distinctive vocal delivery and rhythmic sensibility, capturing the energy of the New York club scene that fueled her initial rise. As a key component of her foundational discography, the song highlights the production techniques that would come to characterize her early work. Its enduring presence in her catalogue reflects the lasting impact of this era on her broader musical legacy. The track remains a testament to her ability to craft memorable pop anthems that resonated with audiences worldwide, securing her place as a pivotal figure in modern music history.