Border Song
Elton John
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Holy Moses I have been removed I have seen the spectre he has been here too Distant cousin from down the line Brand of people who ain't my kind Holy Moses I have been removed Holy Moses I have been deceived Now the wind has changed direction and I'll have to leave Won't you please excuse my frankness but it's not my cup of tea Holy Moses I have been deceived I'm going back to the border Where my affairs, my affairs ain't abused I can't take any more bad water Been poisoned from my head down to my shoes Holy Moses I have been deceived Holy Moses let us live in peace Let us strive to find a way to make all hatred cease There's a man over there What's his colour I don't care He's my brother let us live in peace He's my brother let us live in peace He's my brother let us live in peace
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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release"Border Song" is one of Elton John's early works, originally released on his self-titled second studio album "Elton John," in 1970.
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Songwriting PartnerThe lyrics of "Border Song" were written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John's longtime songwriting collaborator.
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First Charting BalladThe song was Elton John's first to enter the US charts, peaking at No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 - marking it as one of his first hits in his prolific career.
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Cover VersionsJust a few months after John's release, American singer Aretha Franklin covered "Border Song," raising its popularity. Her cover version reached No. 37 on the Hot 100 and No.5 on the R&B Singles chart.
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Gospel InfluenceUnlike many of Elton John's later hits, "Border Song" carries the influence of gospel music, marking a unique point in his discography.
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Formal TributeIn 1991, "Border Song" was performed by Eric Clapton at John's "The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert".
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Remix VersionAn updated version was mixed and appeared on Elton's album "Diamonds" in 2017.
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Top PerformanceElton John performed the "Border Song" at his first American appearance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1970.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song lyrics have a strong human rights tone, as they are about an individual feeling alien and alienated in a strange land.
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Music VideoDespite the song's age, a music video was made and released in 2019 on Elton John's official YouTube channel. The animated video emphasizes the song's themes of love, acceptance, and borders.
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Salute to Martin Luther King Jr.Aretha Franklin's cover version of "Border Song" was a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the message of unity and love in the lyrics.
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