Watley, Jody - Borderline Lyrics






Something in the way you love me
Just won't let me be
I don't want to be your prisoner
So baby, won't you set me free?

Stop playing with my heart, finish what you start
When you make my love come down
If you want me let it show, baby, let me know
Honey, don't you fool around

Just try to understand
I've given all I can
But you've got the best of me

Borderline
It feels like I'm going to lose my mind
You keep pushing my love
Over the borderline

Borderline
It feels like I'm going to lose my mind
You keep pushing my love
Over the borderline, yeah, yeah

Something in your eyes
Is making such a fool of me
When you hold me in your arms
You love me till I just can't see

But then you let me down when I look around
Baby, you just can't be found
Stop driving me away, I just wanna stay
And there's something I just got to say

Just try to understand
I've given all I can
And you've got the best of me

Borderline
It feels like I'm going to lose my mind
You keep pushing my love
Over the borderline

Borderline
Feels like I'm going to lose my mind
Keep pushing my love
Over the borderline

Borderline
Borderline
Borderline





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  1. S.... G....

    Love this video and the song by Jody Watley it shows her deep voice in a way that soothes the soul of pure naked glory

  2. H.... E....

    Interesting, good cover. I like Jody Watley generally

  3. S.... G....

    Madonna did Borderline in 1984 then Jody Watley covered it in 2006

  4. S.... G....

    Stay beautiful

  5. D.... D....

    love Jody Watley and this version is superb!!

  6. J.... F....

    OMM(adonna)!!! I forgot all about this cover! 💎❤️💎❤️

  7. d.... ....

    Sing Jody.

  8. I.... M....

    Amei essa canção, essa cantora é dmais ❤❤❤

  9. T.... ....

    👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

  10. A.... C....

    If you like this, you'll love Sam Smith's version of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know".

  11. K.... R....

    Love this version! So soulful!

  12. M.... P....

    OK JODY,YOU NEED TO RELAX..NOT BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE A HIT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO FUCK UP OTHER PEOPLE'S SONG

  13. L.... R....

    Love this version Jody

  14. m.... ....

    Shit cover. Sounds like someone badly singing over an instrumental on the wrong speed.

  15. D.... K....

    J you are remarkable never thought it could be done like this EXCELLENT

  16. F.... Y....

    Beautiful !!! What a tune !!!

  17. s.... v....

    leve e suave...perfeito!

  18. B.... 2....

    It's June 30, 2016 ... 2:24 pm .. and I'm listening to this joint-jam in San Diego City of So' California! USA.

  19. b.... r....

    gorgepus

  20. A.... D....

    This is such a beautiful cover song. Ms. Watley knocks it out of the ballpark!

  21. m.... j....

    That was straight bullshit!!!!she fucked up Madonna song in that cheaply made video lookin like a junkie in remission........RIP WHITNEEYYYYYYYYY

    m.... j....

    WHITNEEYYYY?????This is Jody Watley doing a cover of Madonna's song, not Whitney. LOL

  22. v.... s....

    la cantas mejor que madonna

  23. M.... F....

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

  24. S.... ....

    BEAUTIFUL!!

  25. D.... ....

    It's all begins with YOU, Judy Watley...I love ❤️💔❤️ this soulful romantic version of this song! You are the OG...Queen of R&B. You have open the doors for many Artists: such as Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige, Envogue, Byonce, Keshia Cole, Kelly and many more...Its all begins with you, Judy Watley and you still thrill us and we want more‼️Your music rocks ours soul, you are the OG Queen R&B‼️

  26. I.... D....

    Pretty song...

  27. T.... ....

    me encanta esta versión es como para un baile sexy

  28. N.... ....

    Love this and her! Both versions I adore, equally. She and Madonna.

  29. R.... N....

    Awwwwww, Yes this is real MUSIC RIGHT HERE, all you need is that someone special to hold you and love on you, and baby everything is alright with the world!!!!!

  30. K.... D....

    I really like this cover. Jody sang this beautifully!!!

  31. m.... ....

    The song needs background vocals for more color and emotion. Jody you know better.

  32. c.... ....

    I recently went to see Jody Watly in concert in DC. It was mesmorizing to see how much power she had over the audience. Nearly all of the crowd was dancing and singing along, even the people up in the balcony. It was a nearly perfect concert. The only thing missing was this song, "Borderline." It would have been perfect had she sung it right after her re-worked version of "Most of All." Even still, what a memorable night! Thank you, Jody.

  33. R.... P....

    Here are some better covers than the ones you mentioned that should have been on your list.

    1. Weird Al Yancovich "Because I'm Fat" (Michael Jackson)

    2. Joe Cocker "You can leave your hat on" Randy Newman

    3. Rosanne Barr "The Star Spangled Banner" (Francis Scott Key)

    4. Blues Brothers "Stand by Your mand" (Patsy Kline)

    5. Enrico Pilazzo "The Star Spangled Banner" (Francis Scott Key)

    6. The Baseballs "Umbrella" (Rhianna)

    7. Devo "I can't get no satisfaction" (Rolling Stones)

  34. S.... ....

    I agree.

  35. V.... M....

    and "...look what your love has done to me. c'mon baby, set me free..."

  36. V.... M....

    I love this. I didn't know Maddy gave permission for re-dos. Why aren't there more re-dos of her songs, I wonder?

    V.... M....

    Its lot of remakes of her songs that people have done

  37. d.... ....

    just beautiful...

  38. M.... ....

    I was fortunate to have found this song at the time of its release. It's an ethereal blend of melody and instruments. It's like that unexpected dessert delicious because of its simplicity.

  39. S.... R....

    Nice version.

  40. C.... R....

    simply beautiful!

  41. A.... J....

    WOW!!!!

  42. A.... Y....

    Mimi Goese cover of "Black Hole Sun" (Soundgarden)

  43. K.... B....

    holy wow
    why haven't I heard this before?

  44. k.... b....

    Refreshing, mellow, sensual and i love it!!

  45. K.... J....

    The first time I heard this I was blown away... Borderline is one of my fav Madonna songs. Jody took it and made he own spectacular version! The two are so varied that they are practically different songs and that is why I can love both without detracting from either!

  46. G.... d....

    Jody singing 'borderline' really flawless, perfect. And even more perfect would be if it included that portion of the original song keep on pushing me baby, don't you know you drive me crazy' 'would be excellently romantic. But congratulations on the voice and performance

  47. N.... ....

    Jody looks great. I remember her on "Soul Train".

  48. c.... ....

    6) Jody Watley’s cover of “Borderline” (Madonna)
    7) KC & JoJo’s cover of “Lately” (Stevie Wonder)
    8) Mandy Moore’s cover of “God Only Knows” (Beach Boys)
    9) Love Spit Love’s cover of “How soon is now?” (The Smiths)
    10) Sinead O’Connor’s cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” (Prince)

  49. c.... ....

    Top 10 Cover songs of all time:
    1) Tori Amos cover of “Losing my Religion” (R.E.M.)
    2) Stephanie Mills cover of “If I was your woman” (Gladys Knight and the Pips)
    3) Aretha Franklin’s cover of “Respect” (Otis Redding)
    4) Dixie Chick’s cover of “Landslide” (Stevie Nicks)
    5) Dynamite Hack’s cover of “The Boyz-N-Tha-Hood” (Eazy E & the Boyz)

  50. c.... ....

    I really appreciate how Jody Watley’s version of “Borderline” is more pensive. She wriggles her voice with a dramatic finesse each time she sings “Borderline” in the chorus. I love Madonna’s and now I love Jody’s version, too. In fact, I would rank it as the 6th greatest cover of all time. Here is my top 10 list.

  51. h.... t....

    m,mmmm.....are you kidding me? far from dry and lifeless to me....Jody captures the true raw emotions to the lyrics of the song with her version. I respect your opinion though.

  52. R.... .....

    Borderline is one of my favorite songs of all time. I like Madonnas version better but I LOVE this version by Jody. A completely different feel to this song.

    R.... .....

    I think you mean you like Madonna's background music better. Jody has better vocals.

  53. w.... ....

    This is how an artist does it.. same song but a different, beautiful and unique version..

  54. n.... ....

    @tommyburgos totally agree!!!! just came across this today while at work, you nailed it on the head with your comment!!!

  55. s.... S....

    if this one was the original, sorry but it wont be even in the top 200.
    Jody Still A Thrill fits u more, so please dont ruine hits.

  56. T.... ....

    Who cares who was out first. Madonna and Jody are BOTH legends. period. And NO new females artists could compare. Though this is a cover and I like Madonna's more THIS is really like a new song which is what a cover should be. Jody has made this her OWN!

  57. M.... O....

    A real Woman and a much pretty Human! Claer Eyes und a great Heart!! I love it!!

  58. M.... L....

    I've always loved Jody...she takes this song to another level.

  59. s.... ....

    @cjs33139 I don't deny that the Western media plays a major influence on many people's idea of beauty. That standard is based not so much on Westerners characteristics as they are "Hollywood's." Hollywood has influenced some blacks to their standard just as they have whites. If a very narrow nose or very thin figure are white features, why do so many of them have to have to diet and have surgery to achieve them? They are brainwashed to that standard of thinking, as are some blacks.

  60. s.... ....

    @cjs33139 Your "Eurocentric media" does not dictate nor define beauty. You and some others may choose to, but trust me, I and many others like me, do not. Black and Latino women are probably the most beautiful the world has ever seen. With their fine figures and beautiful smooth brown skin that is wrinkle resistant ... they are the envy of many women all around the globe. And that's FOR REAL!!!

  61. s.... ....

    @cjs33139 As for your last two statements, whites spend astronomical amounts of money on cosmetic surgeries and tanning. That too, would be considered, as you say, "refinement.", and contrary to your suggestion, blacks are not lining up to get their features changed to look likes whites. Kinky hair, broad noses, thick lips, and dark skin are all characteristics of BLACK BEAUTY.

  62. s.... ....

    @cjs33139 You must not have read my comment because I stated that due to the other facial surgeries Michael had performed, suggested he wanted the features of caucasians. My statement on caucasians tanning was made to show that when people make changes to their appearance, it does not necessarily mean that they want to look like members of another race or ethnic group.

  63. J.... P....

    I really like this, beautiful lady

  64. R.... H....

    Both versions Madonna and Jody's are incredible and sung with such feeling. I never really absorbed the lyrics until i heard this slower version. Amazing.

  65. B.... H....

    Damn! I'm a real Watley fan ... How did I miss this? Great cover! The emotion ... my God, my God ...

  66. B.... H....

    Damn! I'm a real Watley fan ... How did I miss this? Great cover!

  67. s.... ....

    @76discodolly And that's my point, exactly. Most people do it simply because they like the particular look on them. It's not done to look like people of another culture or to deny their own.

  68. m.... j....

    I just love this song !!!
    this is a nice version !! awsome !

  69. s.... ....

    @76discodolly I agree. Michael's skin color definitely lightened over the years. There has been some debate as to whether it was due to a skin disease or by choice. The other facial surgery he had performed, suggests he wanted the features of caucasians. Many caucasians sit long hours in the sun and in tanning beds to darken their skin color. People see different looks or styles on others and sometimes choose to adopt them. Those changes are accepted unless they cross culture--then it's taboo.

  70. w.... ....

    so beautiful....

  71. s.... ....

    To say that a person that, a black person that alters their appearance is not proud of their ethnicity is not true. To say that it is done to look more westernized is humorous. Are white entertainers that have the same procedures performed, not proud of their heritage as a caucasian? Are they trying to look more "Westernized?" Some people have alterations performed simply because they feel it will enhance the beauty they already possess...nothing more, nothing less.

  72. F.... V....

    This version is absolutely amazing!! I loooove it!!!

  73. j.... g....

    SHe breathe new life into that song. At first I was like a Madonna cover? whatever! but from the first couple notes I knew, No this ain't no Madonna cover. This is some serious singing. ITs just lovely.

  74. s.... ....

    @MsFGrace11 i agree, Aaliyah is part naitive american and not 100% black anyway, i dont think she had any surgery, her 1st album dropped when she was 14, how much surgury would she have had even at that point...? she always looked the same

  75. M.... D....

    One of the best covers! I love it when an artist is able to reinvision not just remix a song.

  76. c.... A....

    OMG! I love this remix. You can "Feel" this.

  77. m.... ....

    And suddenly this Monday of mine turned, and became wonderful.
    Amazing.
    Thank you.
    /mtm

  78. m.... ....

    Very nice remake...

  79. i.... ....

    I always thought this was Madonna's best song...didn't think anyone could top it...but of course I didn't think Jodi Whatley was going to cover it.

    The woman is beautiful
    The song is hot
    The 'fro is TIGHT!

  80. Z.... J....

    Ok dangelou lol jk

  81. o.... ....

    Man with the excellent touch she put on this song you would think this is a Jody Watley song. What an excellent makeover.

  82. h.... t....

    love this version of borderline ever since i heard it on an episodie of noahs arc......jody watley is gorgeous and fabulous.......god bless you girl

  83. s.... ....

    A very nice remake of this song. It has a nice soulful vibe. I love the sound of rain in the background. Frankly, I prefer this version to the original!

  84. S.... C....

    @wamcalif5 I don't think so, Modanna was out way before jody was u god dam fool
    your much smarter when u don;t say anything. FOOL

  85. T.... K....

    I like it!!!

  86. w.... ....

    Madonna took her style cues from Jody (don't flip the script)

  87. s.... ....

    I love this rendition of Borderline. I never realized it was such a beautiful song. Ms. Whatley sounds ohhhh so nice!

  88. s.... S....

    one of madonna's best song o love. but sorry jody i didn't like it. still a thrill is MUCH better than this.

  89. A.... H....

    One of big stars in 80s!

  90. s.... ....

    still so beautiful..

  91. M.... L....

    I've loved Jody since she first came out. I've seen her peform live and she is a great singer.

  92. M.... ....

    Yes, is it artistic progression! Educate those who have missed the mark!

  93. r.... ....

    beyond beautiful - ♥ u 4eva jw.
    but damn girl, wish u coulda rocked that wig double's hair for the whole vid, dem curlz lookin lovely in the beginning. did the humidity level in the studio jump at :42 sceonds? where them curls went? hold up, they're back again @ 2:01 looks like it's just a depth of field thing lemme step off.

  94. O.... ....

    love it!!

  95. P.... ....

    Forever and always the smooth DIVA. Fashion-wise, musically - go mama! Very smooth take on this great Madonna cut.

  96. m.... _....

    classy..............