Discover the story of the song > The Borders – Sam Fender

The song tells the story of the protagonist and his childhood friend, who used to be close like brothers but became enemies over time. The friend had a difficult home life and took out his anger on the protagonist, even threatening to kill him. As adults, the protagonist and his friend still have unresolved issues, and the friend has a reputation for violence. The protagonist recalls the people who tried to help him through his difficult times, including his own mother and a godmother figure who eventually passed away.