Devin Townsend - Borderlands Lyrics






Go, light a fire
And sing what you desire!

I desire a good life

Gotta have a good good life
(Gotta have a good good life)

Her hair's like the burning sands
You'll give her your heart in hand
Her beauty's beyond compare, but woe to those who've seen her

Time has come for you to feel your life

Got a little doggie and he's full of the woof woof!

Shine on the Borderlands!
She shines like the galaxy, but woe to all who fear this

Gotta have a good good life
(Gotta have a good good life)
Gotta have a good good life
(Gotta have a good good life)

So far!
So far!
So far, everything!
So far, everything!
So, follow everything
(Men will be men)
So, follow everything
(Men will be men)
So, follow everything
(Men will be men)
So, follow everything
(Men will be men)

Men will be men!

(She said:) "Touch me"

I wanna wake up where you rise
I want to take you to the light
With all their frantic run around
And all they want is to be found

I wanna wake up where you rise
So long eternal paradise
Two other worlds which we were bound

Now they are dust upon the ground

Life its tragic
Its life its tragic

Its Life! Its magic!
Its Life! Its madness!
Its life!
Its life!

There's a sign on the Borderlands!
It says: "Shine like the galaxy and woe to all who fear this"

Sign on the Borderlands!
It says: "Shine like the galaxy although no one will hear this"

Sign on the Borderlands!
It says: "Shine like the galaxy and woe to all"





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  1. T.... ....

    2:07 is kinda how I feel about this album

  2. D.... G....

    The first part of this song sounds like Modest Mouse. Anyone else feel that?

  3. Y.... ....

    This song has been stuck in my head for the past 2 weeks .. best weeks of my life

  4. K.... P....

    Been on the Devin Train since SYL Alien and I have to say Empath is a strong top 3 contender from his catalog along with Epicloud and Ocean Machine. Godsdamnit if this ain't some brilliant shit.

  5. I.... A....

    25 Handsome Jack wannabes dislike the song. 🤣

  6. M.... S....

    Absolute fucking genius.

  7. J.... S....

    My fav song of this album ❤️

  8. 1.... V....

    Spectacular!

  9. G.... ....

    That "touch me" bridge around 4:30 gives me chills (frisson) every single time I listen to this. Seriously gorgeous.

  10. m.... z....

    Love Devin! Anyone heard ”listen to what the man said” by Wings( venus and mars-75).

  11. M.... A....

    That's one of the best guitar riffs EVER. Man, that swagger..!

  12. i.... ....

    I can’t listen all the way through this song. My brain is melting. A bit overwhelming. He’s nailed it again.

  13. K.... L....

    I made my investment! It’s already doubled in value!😂🤘🏻🤘🏻

  14. D.... ....

    Fuck You Devin, I can't stop listening to this song. It's taking over my life.

  15. V.... S....

    The outro to this is unreal. So peaceful

  16. j.... ....

    I’ve recently discovered Heavy Devy, and I fucking love him. Due to my own habit of listening music, I’ve only heard a few songs compared to the all the ones he’s made.

    That being said, form what I’ve heard of him, he’s a musical genius, no doubt about it. Yet this song stands out to me in so many ways. But there was one thing in particular that I thought was interesting.

    “Gotta have a good good life”

    Those parts remind me of Susumu Hirasawa, a Japanese music artist. Now, if you’re fan of Berserk, you’ve probably heard of him before. Even if you haven’t, listen to any of his songs, they are... insane.

    I would say Hirasawa is a musical genius as well, and the fact that Devin has a similar sounding... well sound... to Hirasawa... Well, great minds think alike I guess.

    “Gotta have a good good life”

    Those parts, even though they are so little, stand out in so many ways because of its sound. It’s... just different, yet so alluring.

    I guess I’ve sort of lost track, and I guess I didn’t really know what I wanted to say... Guess I just wanted to point out that two musical genius’ shared that sound, even if for a little bit, and even if it was barely like each other.

    j.... ....

    guess youve heard of the band Beast in Black, right? pure Berserk

  17. d.... ....

    Reggae metal? LOVE IT

    d.... ....

    No reggae there, reggae is crap what are you talking about ffs?

  18. p.... ....

    I can't get the choirs out of my head. Especially with the way then men sing "Gotta have a good good life".

  19. P.... E....

    18 listeners don't know what this song is all about. Mr Townsend. I don't know what to say. You are truly Genius. Thank you for your music.

  20. C.... T....

    10:52 is that Skull Kid from Majora's Mask?

  21. D.... A....

    I'm going to play the game and listen to this song....OVER and OVER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  22. N.... t....

    Me at 3 am: Please, can I just go to sleep?
    My brain: SHIIIIINE OOOOON THE BOOOORDEEERLAAAAAANDS!!!!

  23. P.... 7....

    this is a head banger foot tapper love it

  24. C.... C....

    Anyone else who recognizes some of Porcupine Tree (Jupiter Island?) towards the end?

  25. M.... M....

    That guitar tone at 2:40 is the shit. Perfect clarity and and twang with such a great groove.

  26. -.... T....

    Got a little doggie and he’s full of the woof woof L0L. Thanks for another great album Devin. I'm looking forward to see you in Calgary.

  27. A.... C....

    Second listen to the album. I listened to it for the first time a few hours ago. Couldn't wait to listen again. Holy shit, Borderlands

  28. Y.... V....

    When i hear this song, i want to be alive for ever.

  29. J.... P....

    This should be the intro cinematic to Borderlands 3

    J.... P....

    Yes! I think that so much, and it would fit with the mayem of the game soooo gooooood

    J.... P....

    That game is too memey for something this self-actualized, unfortunately.

  30. S.... B....

    03:25 Yes, let's invest thousands of dollars to create potentially the album of the year, and possibly create the best album of my entire career.
    Also Devin: we need memes.

  31. A.... B....

    Gotta have a good good life with Devin's music!

  32. D.... R....

    Lots of Mr Bungle moments on this album. Which is excellent.

  33. S.... T....

    Thanks Devin for making a 39 year old man feel 18 again. Feels like the first time I picked up a SYL album.

  34. D.... d....

    4:41 - 6.03 is so blissful! Love the way the ‘touch me’ refrain drifts across this section. Beautiful.

    D.... d....

    My favorite part of the whole album.

  35. G.... ....

    I can't get this tune out of my head...that hook is incredible! Bahhhhh bumbumbumbum bah bah...

  36. S.... S....

    Best use of a horn, perfect moment. I love this part

  37. U.... M....

    This song is so f'n cool. I hear Deconstruction, Ki, Sky Blue, and some of the ambient noises/effects even harken back to Ghost. There's elements from all his greatest works, and yet it still sounds fresh, crisp, huge, and downright amazing. That hook riff over the drums with that killer cymbal on the backbeat is just infectious. I think this is his best work since Deconstruction, honestly.

  38. S.... L....

    I can't get this song out of my head!!!! Catchiest on the album for me! Shiiiiiiine onnnn!!!!

  39. T.... O....

    if this isnt in borderlands 3 I swear to pitchy

  40. n.... ....

    I wanna teleport someplace within this music. Like, in the music itself. In this chorus. I wanna live there for some reason... Dont ask me why...

    n.... ....

    You'll have a good, good life

  41. D.... R....

    This song makes me so happy.😁.

  42. m.... j....

    devin has the ability to write an album where i start with thinking a song is my favorite hands down, but then I find I like another track more, then another, this is now my favorite having thought two others where.


    love this song and always will .but tomorrow who knows what other track on the cd will eclipse it .nobody like dev

  43. T.... I....

    The ambient part at the end reminds me of Virtual Dream Plaza

  44. R.... ....

    Waiting for Lady Gaga to make an appearance

  45. D.... M....

    This song in particular reminds me of Zappa's Joe's Garage

  46. a.... ....

    No question my favorite song from the album. Don't ask me to explain why. I'm not able to.

    a.... ....

    Explain why.

    a.... ....

    @Robert Smith goddamn it

  47. M.... B....

    Excellent

  48. D.... A....

    If pure happiness and joy was a metal song.

  49. C.... ....

    I got the deluxe CD, the vinyl, a space cat shirt for my lady and an elephant one for me, and we will see him in the summer. I support Devin in any way I can.

    C.... ....

    Deluxe CD and space cat t-shirt also in here 🤘

  50. D.... M....

    Frank Zappa 3.0

    D.... M....

    Who's the 2.0?

    D.... M....

    @Dead Man with Pitchfork Arms vai

  51. R.... J....

    I wanna wake up where you rise.

  52. M.... ....

    Who needs drugs when you've got Devin Townsend?

    M.... ....

    Mike Price I just had this thought, this album gives a natural high😂

  53. d.... ....

    this one is growing on me

  54. E.... B....

    Thank you

  55. g.... ....

    This track is insidiously catchy.

  56. C.... S....

    I am behind Devin totally. Purchasing what I can because he deserves it.

  57. n.... c....

    Pure genius !!!!!!

  58. T.... ....

    Reminds me of Primus

  59. J.... G....

    Another masterpiece on one of the best records ever recorded.

  60. T.... o....

    It's usually during this song that I start thinking that I'm listening to one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

    T.... o....

    No doubt

  61. S.... O....

    That kid crying at 2:07 gives me the creeps. It's *so* good! lol

  62. c.... g....

    Probably my favourite track. And man there's some absolute killer tracks on here.

    c.... g....

    Why ?!?!?!?!

  63. J.... S....

    Love this song ❤️🤘🏻😊

  64. l.... g....

    FROM BORDERLANDS is the best part

  65. T.... V....

    I clicked this because it's called Borderlands. Please let Borderlands 3 have this song.

    T.... V....

    I could actually seeing it suit that game.

    T.... V....

    This song fits the franchise pretty well tbh

  66. i.... ....

    Getting some oneohtrix point never vibes from this tune, likeing this one alot

  67. a.... ....

    That riff is so meditative, the repetition is so great.

  68. M.... ....

    Nice cock

  69. T.... ....

    "Shine like the Galaxy although no one will hear this." Reminds me of my own struggle with nihilism and self-definition of life's 'meaning'. Its madness, its magic. Fucking gorgeous track, through and through.

    T.... ....

    bro, respect. Its nihlism, existentialism, paganism, or wherever you find a parallel in my opinion. To me it speaks to rockstardom (or having notoriety in any way) and how it lends to a simultaneous admiration and disconnect from humanity. eg. fans coming up with their own interpretations of the song, while the artist may have had something completely different in mind.

    My opinion on the song is that it is about invention and creativity leading to success (the greatest fear of devy imo, devin is humble about his works);. he speaks of handing his heart to this entity of creativity and success (her; also refered to as it in later lyrics). There is also a tension that suggests admiration of success and a self deprecating ego that wants to (unsuccessfully) dethrone this success through the line "Shine like the galaxy although no one will hear this". The paradox is that many people will hear his words, and that he has bred with the entity of 'her' (aka success; or possitivity for everyone else :P). The lyrics are optimistic and simultaneously pessimistic. It beckons one to chase what one defines as success, and warns of the tribulations that may follow.

  70. F.... 4....

    As much as I've respected Devin, his music has never really been my cup of tea. But this album is amazing and I truly feel everyone should listen to it as it's expressing humanites current state perfectly <3

    F.... 4....

    He was much more consistent and personal imo in his old days. He doesn´t really make them anymore like he did in his old days, where all songs were wow factors. I more see it as he has found himself without booze and weed and want to reach out to people in a different way and make his music much more social in a way, more happy, more light. With lots of gems here and there. If all songs has been like Boarderland and Genesis it could easily have been his best album ever, but case is that most songs are imo rather so so. Give Ocean Machine some spins. It´s way different than Empath, but whole album is an atmospheric journey where not one song sound the same and at the same time flows so well with one another. Accelerated Evolution is also amazing. Very angry and melancholic compared with his new stuff. I like both sides of him almost equally thou. I like his old stuff more bc his albums was more consistent quality wise. But his old material doesn´t make me feel like Boarderland f.eks. Not as good a feeling you get from it. Which makes me like certain songs of his new stuff more

    F.... 4....

    @Julian Hansen the very fact that you expect Devin to be a certain way all the time is your downfall. A true artist, each album is an emotional pictureframe of where they were at at the time mentally and emotionally in life at the time. to call one or the other better is folly and pointless. its like trying to choose one child over the other.


    No, Keep pursuing your path Dev, whatever comes next.

    F.... 4....

    @Mike L If i did that, i didn´t mean to compare the two versions of Devin, and i can bet you that i have experienced downfalls! So i hope this won´t trigger another avalanche in my life.. I LOVE the new balled Devin, and i actually like four songs on Empath now, which is a start. I actually love most of his new material, so i can´t understand what you replied to, must have been an older comment of mine.

  71. J.... H....

    First listen! weird at first listen, but atleast not a snoozefest for me as "When spirits collide" I like this song already the best of what i´ve heard, love the quiet part!

    J.... H....

    "When Spirits Collide" has really grown on me since purchasing the album, really i dig every song on this album so far.

    J.... H....

    Jim M it's actually called spirits will collide. Bet we both got that title wrong. I see the qualities in the song. But I do think it's rather boring. I do miss some of the crazyness of infinity and some of the emotions as on ocean machine and accelerated evolution. But his music today has other qualities as it had back when he had the skullet and prior to that. I like Genesis and evermore the most from what I've heard. I also think borderland is one of the best cause it's a fun and different song.

  72. C.... ....

    That fuckin chorus really gets me. Favorite part of Empath so far.

  73. b.... l....

    What a revelatory journey from paying for music, to deciding on moral obligation to pay for this music or that..i def support artists that i like bc im one too, but also bc of all the bs we spend money on, 10-20$ fr great music is our best investment

  74. J.... V....

    The best song of the century, thank you bro =)

    J.... V....

    Just after "Singularity"...

  75. C.... T....

    Somehow reminds me oh Avatar’s “apocalypse”.. but i like this one better xD

    C.... T....

    Good to see another Devy fan. I've seen you comment on his videos before

  76. D.... D....

    Bought the CD, maybe I’ll even download it on ITunes to support the Dev Man.

  77. L.... ....

    I sincerely hope Devin makes back his money from this album, because this is absolutleu brilliant! This man is a genius!

  78. B.... ....

    I pray for this song to be in the game...

    B.... ....

    Strange enough you mention, because I was jamming my final Gaige playthrough while listening to Empath, and the I hear this chorus and im like.
    This timing is why I live

    B.... ....

    Not even joking, I thought you meant the game Devin is producing

    B.... ....

    @Coshra Devin producing a game??

  79. C.... N....

    I'm ddddaaaaannnnncccciiinnnngggg !!!!

  80. N.... A....

    Best song of the decade (by far)

    N.... A....

    Singularity is beyond that scale!

  81. A.... t....

    Borderlands

    Go, light a fire…
    And sing what you desire!

    ‘I desire a good life’

    Gotta have a good good life…
    (Gotta have a good good life)

    Her hair’s like the burning sands
    You’ll give her your heart in hand
    Her beauty’s beyond compare, but woe to those you’ve seen her

    Time has come for you to feel your life

    Got a little doggie and he’s full of the woof woof!!

    Shine on the Borderlands!
    She shines like the galaxy, but woe to all who fear this

    Gotta have a good good life…
    (Gotta have a good good life)

    So far!
    So far!
    So far, everything!
    So far, everything!
    So, follow everything
    (Men will be men)
    So, follow everything
    (Men will be men)
    So, follow everything
    (Men will be men)
    So, follow everything
    (Men will be men)

    Men will be men!

    (She said) ‘Touch me’

    I wanna wake up where you rise
    I want to take you to the light
    With all their frantic run around
    And all they want is to be found

    I wanna wake up where you rise
    So long eternal paradise…
    Two other worlds which w were bound

    …Now they are dust upon the ground

    Life…its tragic
    Its life…its tragic

    Its Life! Its magic!
    Its Life! Its madness!
    Its life!!
    Its life!!

    =)))

    There’s a sign on the Borderlands!
    It says: “shine like the galaxy and woe to all who fear this’

    Sign on the Borderlands!
    It says: ‘shine like the galaxy although no one will hear this’

    Sign on the Borderlands!
    It says:’shine like the galaxy and woe to all’

    A.... t....

    My man 👊😎

  82. c.... ....

    4:28 Touch me! cramx3 style

  83. u.... ....

    One of Dev's best tracks, period!!!!

  84. M.... R....

    Fuck this is SO GOOD.

  85. B.... D....

    I've never really gotten into devins music before, but this album is amazing, immense and bombastic as hell!!

    B.... D....

    Epicloud is the best album, imao, as a whole, to get into Devin's music. I also like Addicted. This album is a good one too, but if you never got into his music before maybe you should have listened to Epicloud first.

    B.... D....

    Or check out Synchestra and Ocean Machine

    B.... D....

    @Jill Faulkner Or simply Accelerated Evolution ffs!

  86. d.... n....

    Dear god! I puke.. Noooo!!!

    d.... n....

    Please, bitch. This is awesome.

  87. C.... ....

    Wait.... Avatar AND Devin Townsend on the same night? That is gonna be one hell of a show!

    C.... ....

    Hell yes I can't wait.

    C.... ....

    Yes! I have tickets for the crystal ballroom show!

  88. S.... W....

    A lot of Zappa and Vai I hear in this at parts, all mixed with Devy's usual flavor of FUCKHUGE wall of sound.

    S.... W....

    @ulfingvar1 It's just a tiny part actually haha The little phrase @1:21 reminded me of Black Page 2

    S.... W....

    @lvolpe Aha..ok, that makes more sense, he he..

    S.... W....

    First half of the song has some background vocals that also have some Zappa tones to them. So much so it has to be a hat tipping moment. 3:30

    S.... W....

    FUCKHUGE is a valid adjective. I concur with the choice of this.

    S.... W....

    haha FUCKHUGE is pretty much the perfect way to describe his signature sound.

  89. K.... ....

    once upon a time Devin miked up a rooster

    K.... ....

    Had a Skibidibi flashback for a sec...

  90. G.... S....

    Am i the only one to hear a rocket league horn at 6:46?

    G.... S....

    when ? xD

    G.... S....

    @Vincent 3:26

    G.... S....

    It's an airhorn.

    G.... S....

    Wow Indeed, so common for me that i didn't even notice that ^^

  91. T.... S....

    🎶 I GOT A LITTLE DOGGIE AND HES FULLA DA WOOF WOOF 🎶

    T.... S....

    The most Zappa thing that Frank never said.

    T.... S....

    @Fire In The Hole! underrated as fuck comment

    T.... S....

    @Fran Lovel Šimić I rate it, sir. Arf!

  92. V.... C....

    This song is so damn good. "I have a good good life...."

  93. D.... ....

    Purposefully released on the same day that Borderlands 3 was announced? Gamer Devin confirmed.

    D.... ....

    Really need Devin as a voiced character in Borderlands 3

    D.... ....

    @Left4DeathMetal I now wonder if he is.....

    D.... ....

    Just deleted my post after reading yours... Beat me to it..... Fucker... 😀

    D.... ....

    That song as intro for this game would be awesomely epic

  94. R.... C....

    I love this, Dev! Thanks for share your humanity with all the world. You are the best musician of all times!!!

  95. T.... ....

    Devy spent $170,000 of his own money on Empath stating if he doesn't make that money back it won't be able to continue.
    Who's here to make sure Empath continues?

    T.... ....

    @Lectric Blue Free Youtube stuff doesn't affect record sales like you would think, that was proved with Napster. Touring, ad revenue and merch, plus online/physical sales do better with this exposure.

    T.... ....

    Just bought my copy, i went off Devy for a bit. Always loved him, but some of his solo work didn't vibe with me(even though i appreciated the angle it was coming from), but this was a frickin' amazing album.

    T.... ....

    I don't think that's a consideration now. This album opened mental doors to his work. My girlfriend wasn't really what you'd call a metal head. We watched through YouTube random artists (mostly death metal) until we came across Strapping. She wasn't sure - so, the next one was Kingdom on EMG TV. From then, she was sold. Saw the Genesis video then bought the digipak album (which, has a second disc of demos) then, bought tickets for the London show - which was awesome and then some, she bought a shirt, a beanie and after we got home, the Mooer Ocean Machine (not that she's a fan girl - no really!) If he has this kind of effect on his audiences, that and he's a great guy in any case, he shall live forever.

    T.... ....

    Not sure where he is on this now, but I bought the vinyl :)

    T.... ....

    who's it?

  96. S.... K....

    Like to see Rick Beato knash his teeth on this ...

    S.... K....

    Yeah he hasn't done any Devin stuff yet, right?

    S.... K....

    Anyone that doesn't call it a "masterpiece" or other sensitive-yes-men people terms will be called out for not having taste in music, so why botter giving opinion on this album

    S.... K....

    @Joseph L i don't believe so, you'd think it would be popular enough to get into most devin freak youtube feeds if he did it lol.... i would be surprised though I don't think Beato even know's devin aside from his work with vai...

    S.... K....

    @FeelingShred Not true. Everyone is free to like what he or she likes - there´s no "must"...! What do you think about the album? Nobody´s gonna judge you here!

  97. L.... B....

    What a journey this one is! It's catchy as hell, kind of goofy in parts, long, and strangely addictive.

  98. J.... B....

    4:10 I love that Transcendence reference.

    J.... B....

    I could listen to that melody all day