One of my favorite songs by Madonna - lyrics especially. It recalls a past relationship for which goodbye was the only option, and yes, the power of goodbye gives the user the strength of resolve.
This is so obvious that it must have been addressed somewhere on this substack, and I just missed it: is "Borderline" about Madonna being a Borderline? The Wikipedia entry just says Reggie Lucas wrote it for Madonna, whom he described as "the weirdest person I'd ever met." I don't know if BDP was really in the public consciousness then, though (even now it isn't). "Borderline / Feels like I'm going to lose my mind..."
awesome song
Unrelated, I saw The Birdcage on PBS, it is also free on youtube. This is an awesome movie, love it love it love it!
This was one of my favourite songs as a kid. The lyrics are excellent, as is the video.
One of my favorite songs by Madonna - lyrics especially. It recalls a past relationship for which goodbye was the only option, and yes, the power of goodbye gives the user the strength of resolve.
I miss beautiful Madonna.
Never been a Madonna fan, but this lyric really slaps. Whatever is happening, Josh, hold on.
Here is more schlocky GenX pop goodness, "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbXvaE39wM
This is so obvious that it must have been addressed somewhere on this substack, and I just missed it: is "Borderline" about Madonna being a Borderline? The Wikipedia entry just says Reggie Lucas wrote it for Madonna, whom he described as "the weirdest person I'd ever met." I don't know if BDP was really in the public consciousness then, though (even now it isn't). "Borderline / Feels like I'm going to lose my mind..."
No, it's not. Just a coincidence.
Well then this is an example of "death of the author," because the lyrics seem to fit so well!
Set me free! I mean, stop driving me away! YOU're making ME crazy!!!