Border Line

King Krule's 'Border Line' delves into the complexities of emotional and mental struggles, painting a vivid picture of inner conflict and the search for resolution. The song opens with the artist expressing the difficulty of discarding deep-seated feelings, hinting at a past relationship that has left a lasting impact. The lyrics 'My feelings just can’t discard / The way in which I fell into / Your heart was never what I once knew' suggest a sense of disillusionment and the challenge of moving on from a love that has fundamentally changed the artist's perception of relationships.

As the song progresses, King Krule uses metaphors to describe the mental divide he experiences. The 'dividing lines deep set and paved' symbolize the internal conflict and the two paths he must navigate. This imagery is further reinforced by the lines 'And the soul chokes / To cause the tide / To enforce divide,' which convey a sense of suffocation and the inevitable separation caused by these internal struggles. The artist's use of 'slow motion' and 'con the mind' suggests a deliberate attempt to manipulate his thoughts and emotions, perhaps as a coping mechanism to deal with the pain.

The recurring theme of water and drowning in the lyrics 'My body has merged to the deep krule sea' and 'But my soul floats / Adrift thoughtless minds, distorted lines' highlights the overwhelming nature of these emotions. The 'deep krule sea' represents a place of despair and entrapment, while the floating soul signifies a sense of detachment and aimlessness. The song concludes with a call to 'draw the line,' indicating a desire to set boundaries and find closure. King Krule's haunting vocals and melancholic tone further amplify the song's exploration of emotional turmoil and the quest for inner peace.