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The Corner Man
Barrence Whitfield & the Savages Lyrics


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You know she got a Sunday punch
You know you got to face the feint
Kiss her hand or kiss the canvas
And love her through the standing eight
I′m the corner man
I'll show you what you′re doing wrong, boy, yes I can
Cutman stop the cut!
I'll teach you how to go the distance
Before you're on the ropes again
Boy, she beat you up
Yeah, she knocked you down
If you want to go off to Queer Street
Don′t wait for that bell to sound
I′m the corner man
I don't give up any water for tomato cans
Cutman stop the cut!
Send her to the neutral corner
Before you′re on the ropes again
You know she's got a Sunday punch
Boy, you better stay awake
Kiss her ass or kiss the canvas
You know you′re gonna face the fake
I'm the corner man
I′ll show you what you're doing wrong, boy, yes I can
Cutman stop the cut!
I'll teach you how to go the distance long before
You′ve fallen through the ropes again

Overall Meaning

The song "The Corner Man" by Barrence Whitfield & the Savages is a gritty and intense portrayal of a boxing match, with the lyrics acting as a metaphor for a difficult relationship. The protagonist seems to be caught in a vicious cycle with his partner, represented as the "Sunday punch" that hits him hard, and the "fake" that he has to face. The singer takes on the persona of the "corner man," a boxing term that refers to the coach who stands in the corner of the ring, giving advice to the boxer during breaks between rounds. In the lyrics, the corner man stands ready to coach the protagonist in his relationship, showing him what he's doing wrong and how to go the distance before he's knocked down again. He urges the "cutman" to stop the cut, to prevent the protagonist from bleeding out and losing the fight.


The song is intense and passionate, with its harsh language and driving beat. The use of boxing imagery is a powerful metaphor for a tumultuous relationship, with the protagonist fighting to stay standing against the blows of his partner. The corner man is a powerful figure, offering guidance and support to help the protagonist win the fight. Overall, the song is a powerful portrait of the pain and determination involved in trying to make a difficult relationship work.


Line by Line Meaning

You know she got a Sunday punch
She's powerful and you better be aware of her strength


You know you got to face the feint
You have to confront her moves and tricks


Kiss her hand or kiss the canvas
Either respect her or be defeated


And love her through the standing eight
Support her even in difficult times


I'm the corner man
I'm the support system, guiding and advising you


I'll show you what you're doing wrong, boy, yes I can
I'll identify and help you correct your mistakes


Cutman stop the cut!
Stop the bleeding and prevent further damage


I'll teach you how to go the distance
I'll train you to last long in the fight


Before you're on the ropes again
Before you're in a difficult situation again


Boy, she beat you up
She defeated and hurt you badly


Yeah, she knocked you down
She made you fall, physically or emotionally


If you want to go off to Queer Street
If you want to be in trouble


Don't wait for that bell to sound
Don't wait for the signal to indicate it's over


I don't give up any water for tomato cans
I don't waste my expertise on unworthy people


Send her to the neutral corner
Make her withdraw and take a break


Before you're on the ropes again
Before the situation becomes worse


You know she's got a Sunday punch
Her punch is so strong it could knock you out on a Sunday


Boy, you better stay awake
You need to be alert and sharp


You know you're gonna face the fake
You know you'll have to deal with her deception


I'll show you what you're doing wrong, boy, yes I can
I'll help you improve and do better


I'll teach you how to go the distance long before
I'll prepare you ahead of time to endure the fight


You've fallen through the ropes again
You've been beaten and defeated once more




Writer(s): Michael Mooney, Peter Greenberg

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