Borderline, A Classical Dance Tune From Madonna

Any assemblage of the all time classic songs cannot be accomplished without featuring the world`s most successful female recording artist, Madonna. Yes, that`s right, according to Guinness World Records, there is no other female vocalist in history that tops her in price of records sold. Many people have even named her the "King of Pop" but she has also received her critics for the quality of her songs.

I can perfectly understand why her songs are criticised, however, it must be remembered that if an entertainer has had so much success in a career lasting more than 25 years, then her music must take something that stirs the vision and exuberance of so many music lovers. This is what makes her a legendary singer, whose greatness was formally accepted by her induction into the Stone and Roll Hall of Fame. "Borderline" is one of her first major successes that launched her to super stardom.

Lyrics-wise, the song expresses the singer`s frustration with their partner`s antics. The singer is deadly in bed with her partner, however, she feels that her beloved is being taken for granted judging by his actions. This is why the singer keeps repeating that he is pushing her love over the borderline, driving her crazy because she does not quite know why her spouse is playing in a certain way with her. This is a history and thought that many people can refer to, which is a ground for the song`s success.

The music video (not shown above) was the first Madonna video to be highly circulated on MTV, which contributed to her stardom. Madonna has ever been known for her innovative and often controversial videos, nevertheless, she is known as a trailblazer in the study of music videos, and she has been capable to influence today`s generation of artists and their videos.

"Borderline" became Madonna`s second top 10 hit in the US as good as peaking at figure 2 in the UK. It likely would have peaked in a higher position if Mary had been a well-known and established singer at the sentence of its release. Nevertheless, it gave the earth a little glance of the potency of this singer from Chicago who would turn the most successful female recording artist in music history.

Some facts: Madonna has had 12 issue 1 hits in the US and has sold more than 200 million records, both albums and singles over 25 years. In 2008, she was inducted into the Stone and Roll Hall of Fame.