Standing on the Corner
4 Lads 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 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
Saturday and I'm so broke
Haven't got a girl and that's no joke
Still I'm living like a millionaire
When I take me down to main street
And I review the harem parading for me there
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Standing on a corner underneath the springtime sky
Brother, you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Or for that woo look in your eye
You're only standing on the corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
The 4 Lads' hit song "Standing on the Corner" is a playful and lighthearted depiction of the joys of people-watching. The lyrics depict the singer standing on a street corner and observing all of the passing girls. Despite not having a girlfriend of his own, he expresses contentment with watching and dreaming. He encourages others to do the same, suggesting that it is harmless and enjoyable.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody helped it become a hit in the late 1950s. It has since become a nostalgic classic, beloved for its playful lyrics and upbeat sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Enjoying the view from the street corner, looking at all the pretty girls walk by
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Basking in the delight of watching gorgeous girls pass by from the sidewalk
Brother, you don't know a nicer occupation
It can't get better than gawking at girls from a corner
Matter of fact, neither do I
I can't imagine a better pastime myself
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
It's the best way to spend some free time
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Just standing on the street corner and allowing the ladies to grace my view is a simple pleasure
I'm the cat that got the cream
I feel lucky and satisfied with life
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
I may not have a girlfriend, but I still imagine the perfect one in my head
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
Even though I'm single, I can still hope for a significant other
So I'll take me down to main street
I'll go to the busiest streets to see more ladies
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
That's where I'll admire every stunning girl as if I'm picking something to eat from the menu
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Admiring the women who pass by while staying still in my spot
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Aiming an appreciative and flirtatious glance at every lady walking by
Brother, if you've got a rich imagination
If you can picture endless possibilities, it's time to employ them on this street corner
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Give the imagination a chance to run free and look at all the beauties around you
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Give standing on the sidewalk and watching the elegant ladies walk by a go
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Just sitting back and passively enjoying the loveliness of each and every girl as they walk by
Saturday and I'm so broke
It's the weekend and I'm financially struggling
Haven't got a girl and that's no joke
I'm still single, and it's not for a lack of trying
Still I'm living like a millionaire
Despite the financial issues, I still feel content and comfortable
When I take me down to main street
I make my way to the busiest streets to see all the stunning ladies
And I review the harem parading for me there
And I observe all the beautiful women as if choosing from a collection of beautiful concubines
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Perched on the sidewalk simply observing the parade of beautiful women as they walk by
Standing on a corner underneath the springtime sky
The beautiful weather only adds to the enjoyment of the wonderful view
Brother, you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
As long as you're not disrespectful, it's okay to admire women
Or for that woo look in your eye
You're free to have a flirtatious glint in your eye as you enjoy this indulgence
You're only standing on the corner watching all the girls
Enjoying the simple and harmless pleasure of viewing beautiful ladies as they walk by
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Simply observing the elegance and beauty of each and every lady walking down the street
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Loesser
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