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Across the Borderline

from Grenadine & Kerosene by Carolyn Shulman

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lyrics

Across the Borderline
© 2021 Carolyn Shulman

You woke up early, before the sun rose
You packed some water and some worn out clothes
You got your girls up, whispered “it’s time to go”
Took one last look before the door closed

You don’t know what lies ahead, only what you leave behind
And you’re searching for salvation ‘cross the border line
Every footstep is a prayer, you beg safe passage ‘till you’re there
You hope God will give you refuge ‘cross the border line

The desert miles are long; your muscles ache
Your belly’s empty; how much more can you take?
The sun keeps beating down; your girls are crying now
The water’s low and time is running out

You don’t know what lies ahead
Only what you left behind
And you’re yearning for salvation ‘cross the borderline
Every footstep is a prayer
You beg safe passage till you’re there
And you can rest inside that refuge ‘cross the borderline

What could you do when the one who said he’d care for you
Sold out your trust for a quick fix and a buck or two
He led the wolves right to your door
You were not safe there anymore, no

When you arrived, you thought God heard your prayers
Until a guard barked, “You go here, those girls go there”
Before you knew what had gone wrong
He had ripped them from your arms
And now they’re frightened and alone somewhere

You don’t know what lies ahead
Only what you left behind
Now you’re yearning for your children ‘cross the borderline
Every phone call is a prayer
You beg them hold on ‘til you’re there
You ask God to reunite you
Oh you thought God would give you refuge
God please grant them strength and refuge
Oh God forgive us for these sins across the borderline

credits

from Grenadine & Kerosene, released May 21, 2021
Music and lyrics by Carolyn Shulman

Carolyn Shulman: vocals, acoustic guitar
Christian Teele: drums
Kramer Kelling: electric bass
Eric Moon: accordion
Michael O’Connor: acoustic guitar
John McVey: percussion, backing vocals

Produced, engineered, and mixed by John McVey at Cinder Sound Studio in Longmont, Colorado.

Mastered by Anna Frick at Air Show in Boulder, Colorado.

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Carolyn Shulman Denver, Colorado

Folk & Americana singer-songwriter. Guitar nerd. Whiskey enthusiast. Mom. Volunteer. Activist. Believer that music can change lives. Used to practice law; now I'm chasing a dream.

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