"The Borders" is a song performed by English musician Sam Fender. The song was released as a digital download on 2 September 2019 by Polydor Records as the seventh single from his debut studio album Hypersonic Missiles.[3][4][5] The song peaked at number 59 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Sam Fender and produced by Bramwell Bronte.
| "The Borders" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sam Fender | ||||
| from the album Hypersonic Missiles | ||||
| Released | 2 September 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:32 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sam Fender | |||
| Producer(s) | Bramwell Bronte | |||
| Sam Fender singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editIn a press release, "The Borders is Fender's personal favourite song from the new album Hypersonic Missiles. At once deeply personal, traumatic event, Sam tells a story of two boys growing up together and then going their separate ways, the release reads. Memories inferred but not directly addressed. It's a storming tune with a powerful story, as so many of Sam's songs are.[3]
Music video
editA music video directed by Thomas James was released for the song on 22 October 2019. The video mirrors the song's lyrics by following a friendship between two boys through time, cutting between their childhood and the present day. [6][7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Borders" | 5:32 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 59 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 September 2019 | Polydor |
References
edit- ^ Ainsley, Helen (13 September 2019). "Sam Fender talks songwriting ..." Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ Phull, Hardeep (1 October 2019). "Sam Fender Covers Springsteen, Channels Elton John at Los Angeles Show". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b Lavin, Will (2 September 2019). "Listen to Sam Fender's chest-punching new single 'The Borders'". NME. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Sam Fender Gets Personal With 'The Borders' | News". Clash. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ "Sam Fender shares The Borders, his "favourite song" on Hypersonic Missiles album". Radio X. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ SamFenderVEVO (2019-10-22). Sam Fender - The Borders (Official Video). Retrieved 2024-08-06 – via YouTube.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (2019-10-22). "Watch the emotional new video for Sam Fender's 'The Borders'". NME. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Sam Fender: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "British single certifications – Sam Fender – The Borders". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 November 2021.