Standing On The Corner
Dean Martin Lyrics
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Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
Matter of fact, neither do I
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
I'm the cat that got the cream
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
So I'll take me down to Main street
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Or for that woo look in your eye
Standing on the corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
In Dean Martin's "Standing on the Corner," the singer revels in the simple pleasure of standing on a street corner and watching all the girls pass by. Throughout the song, he repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the sheer joy of doing nothing more than observing the passing parade of women. He notes that it's a "nicer occupation," but he also acknowledges that he doesn't have a girlfriend (or "real" girl to watch), so he must content himself with "selecting" an imaginary "dish" from the women who pass by.
The singer's pleasure in watching women is further underscored by his comments to the listener. He suggests that the listener should "give it a try" - that is, standing on a corner and watching women - if he has a "rich imagination." The singer also notes that one can't be put in jail for one's thoughts, cleverly acknowledging the potentially problematic nature of such a pastime. The song's humor lies in its straightforward celebration of voyeurism, and its implied suggestion that the simple pleasures in life may be just as satisfying as more elaborate pastimes.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
I stand on the corner and watch all the girls pass by.
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
I stand on the corner and watch all the girls pass by.
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
There's no better job than standing here, watching these lovely ladies.
Matter of fact, neither do I
In fact, I can't think of anything I'd rather do either.
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
There's nothing more enjoyable than watching all these beautiful women.
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
It's so much fun to watch these lovely ladies stroll past.
I'm the cat that got the cream
I'm feeling pretty great right now.
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
I don't have a girl right now, but I can still imagine.
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
I don't have a girl right now, but I can still have hope.
So I'll take me down to Main street
I'll go down to the main street and check out the action.
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
That's where I'll choose my imaginary lady.
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
I stand on the corner and watch all the girls pass by.
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
I'm checking out all the ladies with my eyes.
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
If you have a good imagination, you can have a lot of fun doing this too.
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Give it a go and see if you like it too.
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Try standing here with me and enjoying the view.
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
It's so much fun to watch these lovely ladies stroll past.
Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Don't worry, you can't get in trouble for just thinking and looking.
Or for that woo look in your eye
You can't get in trouble for looking at these ladies with interest.
Standing on the corner watching all the girls
I stand on the corner and watch all the girls pass by.
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
It's so much fun to watch these lovely ladies stroll past.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Loesser
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@deborahmagana5039
I'm over 60, I've heard this song many times by many different people. Dean is still my favorite, to this very day.
@user-mz9zd9ol2l
Me and my brothers would listen to this song on the radio in our room on punishment back in the day when we were kids
@MrPjw5
Hey, careful man, there’s a beverage here!
@TheJasonsvideos
I have a shirt that says the same thing.
@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854
My ALL time Dean Martin FAVORITE song...🍺😎👍
@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight
Your a great singer..a great actor..you have the Best sense of humor..a great person..thanks for being there
@ULMDeskEnd
Dean did the best version of the song like every song he sang.
@davidwesley2525
Bobby Darin & the Four Lads had a great version.
@emg8810
Great vocalist. But the best version of every song? A bit of an exaggeration. Ain't that a Kick!
@paulmotley793
The Four Lads for me.