Discover the story of the song > Across the Borderline – Freddy Fender

The protagonist has heard of a wonderful place just across the border, where the streets are paved with gold. But he learns that crossing the border comes with a risk, and he may end up losing more than he gains. He watches the Rio Grande river flow, thinking about the unknown people who will try to cross the border next. The song talks about how dreams can slip away and it may be too late to change your mind once you've paid the price to come this far, but the protagonist is still hoping to cross the borderline.