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