I like many of the guesses here, but there isn't a shred to support what many of the comments are about. It has nothing to do with orgasms, Sean Penn, guy Ritchie, or borderline personality as some have mentioned.
Here are some facts- It was written before Madonna even met Sean Penn/ Guy Ritchie.
In fact the song was written by Madonna's producer Reggie Lucas, not Madonna
"Its lyrics dealt with the subject of a love that is never fulfilled and was written as a rebellion against male chauvinism."
Being that it was written by a male I think it takes more of the general aspect of being emotionally abuse. The male chauvinism aspect (which is emotionally abusive) only comes into play because it was song by Madonna - not because of the lyrics itself.
When a partner with holds love as punishment, it's emotional abusive and demeaning. Stonewalling, emotional abondonment, and other behaviors can be cold followed by strong affection which plays head games with the victim.
The bar is set to high and ones best is never good enough- They are at the mercy of trying to please the abuser giving them all they can destroying themselves in the process. The abusive partners holds the victim prisoner by overwhelming them one moment giving them hope and crushing them in the next moment by abondonment.
"When you hold me in your arms, you love me 'til I just can't see, But then you let me down, when I look around. Baby, you just can't be found"
The cycle of emotional abuse is dehumanizing, destroying self confidence, and feeling trapped. Because they love their abuser they can't let it go, and they are pleading to be set free. The last few lines mention at how much the abuse has taken it's toll.
"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"
"Look at what your love has done to me" is really "look at what your (emotional abuse) has done to me.
She is losing her mind knowing that this relationship is destroying her and wants out before she loses it.
Borderline the song and video has been observed in academia for it's symbolism as well. It's actually rather sophisticated and worthy of a lot discussion that's hidden in just a few lines of what just appears to be another upbeat top 40 pop song.
It's the most artistic thing Madonna has done in her career.
I like many of the guesses here, but there isn't a shred to support what many of the comments are about. It has nothing to do with orgasms, Sean Penn, guy Ritchie, or borderline personality as some have mentioned.
Here are some facts- It was written before Madonna even met Sean Penn/ Guy Ritchie.
In fact the song was written by Madonna's producer Reggie Lucas, not Madonna
"Its lyrics dealt with the subject of a love that is never fulfilled and was written as a rebellion against male chauvinism."
Being that it was written by a male I think it takes more of the general aspect of being emotionally abuse. The male chauvinism aspect (which is emotionally abusive) only comes into play because it was song by Madonna - not because of the lyrics itself.
When a partner with holds love as punishment, it's emotional abusive and demeaning. Stonewalling, emotional abondonment, and other behaviors can be cold followed by strong affection which plays head games with the victim.
The bar is set to high and ones best is never good enough- They are at the mercy of trying to please the abuser giving them all they can destroying themselves in the process. The abusive partners holds the victim prisoner by overwhelming them one moment giving them hope and crushing them in the next moment by abondonment.
"When you hold me in your arms, you love me 'til I just can't see, But then you let me down, when I look around. Baby, you just can't be found"
The cycle of emotional abuse is dehumanizing, destroying self confidence, and feeling trapped. Because they love their abuser they can't let it go, and they are pleading to be set free. The last few lines mention at how much the abuse has taken it's toll.
"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"
"Look at what your love has done to me" is really "look at what your (emotional abuse) has done to me.
She is losing her mind knowing that this relationship is destroying her and wants out before she loses it.
Borderline the song and video has been observed in academia for it's symbolism as well. It's actually rather sophisticated and worthy of a lot discussion that's hidden in just a few lines of what just appears to be another upbeat top 40 pop song.
It's the most artistic thing Madonna has done in her career.