South of the Border
Robbie Williams
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I know a freaky young lady Name of Cocaine 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 going to have to leave South of the border I think you oughta South of the border I think you oughta 'Cause 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 'Cause a city soon forgets To me it's magic To the landlord it's tragic He's got another room let There'll be the same old faces in the same old places Where my youth was well misspent But I tow the line and move the time To a town called 'No Regrets' South of the border I think you oughta South of the border I think you oughta ?Cause you know you're gonna have to leave To a place where you can breathe And you know there's no reprieve 'Cause you know you're gonna have to leave To a place where you can breathe And you know there's no reprieve
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Written by: GUY CHAMBERS, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"South of the Border" is featured on the album "Life thru a Lens," which was Robbie Williams's debut solo studio album after leaving boyband "Take That."
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Release DateThe song was released on September 29, 1997. The album where the song is included was released a week later on October 6, 1997.
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Song ContributorsRobbie Williams co-wrote this song with Guy Chambers, who was a long-time collaborator of Williams and was a crucial part of his solo career success.
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Music Genre"South of the Border" is a pop-rock track, which was a new direction for Williams after his pop career with Take That.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a standalone single, "South of the Border" became popular among the fans and the album, "Life thru a Lens," peaked at number 1 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Song InterpretationThe song narrates Williams’s romantic affairs, which can be interpreted as risky or south of the border, an allusion to candid relationships.
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Live Performances"South of the Border" is quite popular in concerts. The energetic and uptempo rhythm of the song is ideal for a live concert setting.
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Album Success"Life thru a Lens" album, which includes "South of the Border," sold over 2.4 million copies, making it a certified 8-times Platinum in the UK and demonstrating Robbie William's success as a solo artist.
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Personal ConnectionRobbie Williams often mentions that the creation of "South of the Border" and the other songs in "Life thru a Lens" album was something of great personal significance, marking the start of his solo career and creative freedom.
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Song reviews"South of the Border" received positive reviews from music critics for Williams' powerful, raw voice and the high energy rock-infused beats.
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