Peak
10
Weeks
30
Score
3,472
Chart Year
1984
Scores & Rankings
Chart Performance
Peak Position10
Peak DateJun 16, 1984
Weeks at Peak1
Weeks Charted30
Weeks in Top 4015
Weeks in Top 101
Weeks at #20
Weeks at #10
Scoring
Summary Calc1,081
Weekly Calc2,391
Total Score3,472
Rankings
Year Ranking#41
Decade Ranking#387
Billboard Year#38
Top 5000#2,818
Details
- Album
- Madonna
- Label
- Sire Records
- Genre
- Dance-pop
- Media Type
- 45s
- Duration
- 5:18
- Composer(s)
- Reggie Lucas
- Entered Chart
- Mar 10, 1984
- Peak Date
- Jun 16, 1984
- Released
- February 15, 1984
- Recorded
- Unknown
- Catalog #
- Sire 7-29354
- B-Side
- Think Of Me
Music Video
The music video for "Borderline" was directed by Mary Lambert and filmed on location in Los Angeles from January 30 to February 2, 1984. Production was overseen by Lambert, Bruce Logan, and Michele Ferrone, with Simon Maskell handling art direction, Andrea Dietrich as cinematographer, and Glenn Morgan as editor The storyline follows Madonna as a young woman caught between her Hispanic boyfriend and a British photographer who launches her modeling career. Louis "Louie Louie" Cordero portrayed the boyfriend, while John Leguizamo appeared as an extra. Lambert noted that the video had "no formula" and that they were "inventing it as we went along". In Rolling Stone, Lambert summarized the plot as a girl tempted by fame, who ultimately returns to her true love after realizing the cost of ambition. The video contrasts scenes of Madonna's vibrant life in a barrio —shot in full color— with black-and-white footage of her modeling in a sterile photo studio. She is styled in layered jewelry, dramatic makeup, and street-inspired fashion, including a denim jacket with "boy toy" on the back When modeling, she wears elegant gowns, some of which were later used in runway shows by designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix."Borderline" premiered on MTV the week of March 24, 1984, and was later included in The Immaculate Collection (1990) and Celebration: The Video Collection (2009)
Notes
"Borderline" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her 1983 self-titled debut album. Written and produced by Reggie Lucas, the track was developed during the album's recording sessions at Sigma Sound Studios in New York City. It was one of two new songs Lucas brought to the project. Musically, "Borderline" is a pop and post-disco song influenced by 1970s soul. Its lyrics express frustration with a partner's inconsistent behavior and emotional control. Released by Sire Records as the fourth single from the album in the United States on February 15, 1984, and as the fifth single in the United Kingdom on June 2, "Borderline" became Madonna's first top-ten hit in the US, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. A re-release in early 1986 led to renewed success in Europe, where the song reached number one in Ireland and the top three in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It was critically lauded, with reviewers highlighting Madonna's vocal delivery. Retrospective commentary has frequently cited it as her breakout hit. The music video for "Borderline" was directed by Mary Lambert and depicts Madonna caught between a Hispanic boyfriend and a British photographer who offers her a modeling opportunity. The visual drew attention for its depiction of an interracial relationship and has been the subject of academic discussion for its themes related to gender, race, and identity. "Borderline" was performed in Madonna's Virgin (1985) and Sticky & Sweet (2008) concert tours. It has also been covered by several artists, including Jody Watley, the Flaming Lips, and Kelly Clarkson.
ing with my heart Finish what you start When you make my love come down If you want me, let me know Baby, let it show Honey, don't you fool around Just try to understand (understand) I've given all I can 'Cause you got the best of me Borderline Feels like I'm going to lose my mind You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline Borderline Feels like I'm going to lose my mind You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline (Borderline) Keep on pushing me, baby Don't you know you drive me crazy You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline Something in your eyes is makin' such a fool of me 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 Stop driving me away, I just want to stay There's something I just got to say Just try to understand (understand) I've given all I can 'Cause you got the best of me Borderline Feels like I'm going to lose my mind You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline Borderline Feels like I'm going to lose my mind You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline (Borderline) Keep on pushing me baby Don't you know you drive me crazy You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline Look what your love has done to me Come on baby, set me free You just keep on pushing my love Over the borderline (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 Keep pushing me baby Keep pushing me baby Keep pushing my love Come on baby Come on darling, yeah
Chart History (30 weeks)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 10, 1984 | 76 | 50 |
| 2 | Mar 17, 1984 | 62 | 64 |
| 3 | Mar 24, 1984 | 54 | 72 |
| 4 | Mar 31, 1984 | 50 | 76 |
| 5 | Apr 7, 1984 | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Apr 14, 1984 | 40 | 86 |
| 7 | Apr 21, 1984 | 37 | 89 |
| 8 | Apr 28, 1984 | 35 | 91 |
| 9 | May 5, 1984 | 29 | 97 |
| 10 | May 12, 1984 | 25 | 101 |
| 11 | May 19, 1984 | 22 | 104 |
| 12 | May 26, 1984 | 18 | 108 |
| 13 | Jun 2, 1984 | 12 | 114 |
| 14 | Jun 9, 1984 | 11 | 115 |
| 15 | Jun 16, 1984 | 10 | 116 |
| 16 | Jun 23, 1984 | 11 | 115 |
| 17 | Jun 30, 1984 | 12 | 114 |
| 18 | Jul 7, 1984 | 15 | 111 |
| 19 | Jul 14, 1984 | 19 | 107 |
| 20 | Jul 21, 1984 | 30 | 96 |
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