On the Line

Story Behind The Song

This is about a younger woman who got swept away in a romance and rushed into marriage by someone she hardly knew. Soon she realized that she had to get out of it or lose herself in it.

Song Description

Song is slow to mid-tempo with a contemplative, moving on sort of attitude.

Song Length 3:46 Genre Country - Contemporary, Country - General
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Troubled, Poignant Subject Pride, Bad Love
Similar Artists Trisha Yearwood, Reba Mcentire Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

© 2009 Janice Hopkins/Magne Kolstad

On the Line

He was a small town charmer
She couldn't see the danger signs
Smooth talkin' blurred rough edges
In a heartbeat she left her life behind

Crossed the state line at midnight
Woke the justice just in time
She was nervous he spoke quickly
Said here is where you sign

Then her name was On The Line
With a whisper, she became his wife
It was all so new
What she rushed into
Forever began that night
When her name was On The Line
On The Line

As years unveiled deception
She ran one desperate night
Called her Mama from a diner
Said her good name was on the line

She was reaching through the darkness
Woke the preacher and his wife
They spoke of faith and courage said
Your heart knows what's right

Her name was On The Line
A reflection showed her crying one last time
Life could all be new
What's a girl to do
Forever faded that night
Cause her name was On The Line
On The Line

She knew the steps to the courthouse
Would be cold and steep
There was a vow that she just couldn't keep



Then she signed On The Line
Life was calling,saying girl, it's time
Things she can't undo, but
No more the fool
Her forever begins inside
When her name is On the line
On the line


Lyrics Janice Hopkins/Magne Kolstad Music Janice Hopkins/Magne Kolstad
Producer open Publisher open
Performance open Label open

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