Diversity83 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I've been listening to the first album a lot lately while driving and Borderline and Burning Up seem to be about the same thing. I've never liked Borderline and I think it's because it doesn't seem Madonna to me. She comes off very desperate, whiny, and pathetic whereas in Burning Up she comes off desperate yet in control. knowing what she wants, and horny which I love. I've never understood why Borderline is so loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le smoking Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I've never been crazy about either (yes I know I lack taste), but after seeing the tour I def prefer Burning Up. It was soooo good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adirondak Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Burning Up for me too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHL Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Burning Up deffo. "Borderline" is one of her most overrated songs but the casuals love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I love them both and think they have completely different meanings. Borderline is a classic pop song and I love how she sings it. She nails the sadness in this song which not many singers would be able to. Madonna always sings with more feeling than most other stars could only dream of doing. I don't find it whiny or pathetic as the lyrics express the confusion of someone who is still in a relationship and trying to understand what is happening . It is not like songs where people are forever thinking back and pleading with ex lovers, which too many songs are about now. Burning up I also love with a passion. It is more of a song about pure lust though and she also sings it that way. The video demonstrates that entirely with her writhing and crawling around on the road. Epic video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shine Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'll pick Borderline too, especially if we're talking about original album versions. I like Burning up, but I tend to listen to the demos (especially that one on Pre Madonna) or the RIT version (haven't exprienced the RHT one yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diversity83 Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 "You cause me so much pain, I think I'm going insane" get out of that relationship girl. Why do you still love this piece of shit? Ugh I love the Burning Up video too! The ending where she's driving the car and he's nowhere to be seen. Represents her power over the whole situation. I guess I just like the empowered Madonna more than anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 "You cause me so much pain, I think I'm going insane" get out of that relationship girl. Why do you still love this piece of shit? Ugh I love the Burning Up video too! The ending where she's driving the car and he's nowhere to be seen. Represents her power over the whole situation. I guess I just like the empowered Madonna more than anything The ending of Burning up is epic. Love that as well and is quite a twist. Her then on/off boyfriend Kenny Crompton was the guy in the video which is interesting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Either, in fact every single second of the first album is pure perfection. I wouldnt say a bad word about a mili second of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline all the way. So passionate and melancholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline all the way. So passionate and melancholic. That is exactly the words so it. Passionate and melancholic. I think it sums up so many relationships when they are dying - the sadness, passion and confusion of it all. Love how Madonna sings her songs and does not shout and shriek but conveys the emotion completely. When I think that Holiday is also on this album and she expresses the complete joy of that as well, what a debut. Holiday, Burning up and Borderline are all so different but she nails them in every way. Such an under-rated album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline all the way. So passionate and melancholic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Burning Up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter9 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline all the way and back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 That is exactly the words so it. Passionate and melancholic. I think it sums up so many relationships when they are dying - the sadness, passion and confusion of it all. Love how Madonna sings her songs and does not shout and shriek but conveys the emotion completely. When I think that Holiday is also on this album and she expresses the complete joy of that as well, what a debut. Holiday, Burning up and Borderline are all so different but she nails them in every way. Such an under-rated album. So true jazz. Her vocals here you can actually feel the lyrics and her emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluejean Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline is cool and a classic but Burning Up is one of her best songs ever. The energy of that song is insane. And it really did tear the roof off live when I saw her last month. I almost shot a load in my jocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 BU is one of my all time favorite Madonna eighties tracks, but agree borderline is a great pop song and video too! Critics seemed to always praise borderline and comment how it showed M early music did contain depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryBounce12 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 "Burning Up" for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvet Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 love both, but if I have to choose then Borderline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline. Dont know what y'all smoking. That was many years ago and of course M's not the "desperate" girl like she used to. Anyway, this is a classic. No one can deliver the emotion of that song like she does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter9 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 She had me when she kicked the lamppost in her yellow stilettos and ankle socks in the video ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icykiller Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Burning Up all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeronicaElectronica Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline, love the song and music video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 burning up!best song in her debut album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 This is evil. Burning up just pushes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I never liked Borderline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leebf Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Burning up all the way. It was my favourite on the first album from the moment i heard it and im so excited she is performing it on tour im going to go nuts when she performs it as i never thought id hear it live. Dont get me wrong i love borderline too well i love the entire album but theres a certain spark and energy in burning up it was a sign of what was to come especially the film clip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James0479 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Borderline. Dont know what y'all smoking. That was many years ago and of course M's not the "desperate" girl like she used to. Anyway, this is a classic. No one can deliver the emotion of that song like she does. All of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 BORDERLINE Hands down. Her first 'survival' song. She's being rejected in this song and she's trying to hang on to something they've started. She's not desperate!, and she never was!! Once again, she's a survivor in this song. The line, "'Cause you got the best of me..." This is it, you've got all that I can give. She's being honest. The person who's fucking with her isn't. A very passionate pop song. This is the 80's version of 'Waiting'. A classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Burning up. The moment I discovered there were two versions of this song nothing wrong with Borderline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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