Across the Borderline
Ry Cooder, Manuel Galbán
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There's a place where I've been told Every street is paved with gold And it's just across the borderline And when it's time to take your turn Here's one lesson that you must learn You could lose more than you'll ever hope to find When you reach the broken promised land And every dream slips through your hands Then you'll know that it's too late to change your mind 'Cause you've paid the price to come so far Just to wind up where you are And you're still just across the borderline Up and down the Rio Grande A thousand footprints in the sand Reveal a secret no one can define The river flows on like a breath In between our life and death Tell me who's the next to cross the borderline En la triste oscuridad (In the sad darkness) hoy tenemos que cruzar (today we have to cross) este río que nos llama más allá (this river which calls us further away) But hope remains when pride is gone And it keeps you moving on Calling you across the borderline When you reach the broken promised land Every dream slips through your hands And you'll know it's too late to change your mind 'Cause you pay the price to come so far Just to wind up where you are And you're still just across the borderline Now you're still just across the borderline And you're still just across the borderline
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Written by: James Luther Dickinson, John Robert Hiatt, Ryland Peter Cooder
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Across the Borderline" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ry Cooder.
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Original WritersThe song was originally written by American songwriters Ry Cooder, Jim Dickinson, and John Hiatt.
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Album FeatureIt featured as a title track on Ry Cooder's 1987 album "Get Rhythm".
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ThemeThe song addresses themes of immigration, specifically the Mexican-American border crisis. It describes the longing of immigrants to cross the border for a better life despite the dangers and difficulties.
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Covers and PerformancesBesides Ry Cooder, "Across the Borderline" has been covered by several other artists over the years including Freddie Fender, Willie Nelson, and Bruce Springsteen. This reaffirms the resonance of the song’s lyrical content.
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Movie AssociationThe song was prominently used in the soundtrack of the movie "The Border"(1982) starring Jack Nicholson.
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Live ShowsCooder often performed "Across the Borderline" during his live shows and it remains one of his most popular and acclaimed songs.
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Cultural ImpactThe song continues to be relevant and poignant given ongoing immigration debates and policies, making it a significant part of folk and protest music canon.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praise "Across the Borderline" for its profound lyrical message and Cooder's emotive delivery.
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Global AppealDespite it focusing on the Mexican-American border, the song resonates globally, as it portrays the universal desire for a better life and the challenges and threats faced by immigrants everywhere.
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