The Corner of My Life
Anderson Bill Lyrics
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Just a gentle lady friend
Someone I can softly turn to
When I need to now and then
When my head gets kinda tangled
And my soul is lying bare
I reach over in the Corner of my life
And I find you waiting there
You're a number I can phone
You're a letter I can write
You're my water when I'm thirsty
In the middle of the night
You're a warm and tender body
You're a woman, not a wife
And just knowing you has brightened
The corner of my life
There's a special kind of feeling
When we're simply touching hands
There's a special kind of comfort
Knowing someone understands
I'm no knight in shining armor
I'll never carry you away
But you're filling up the corner of my life
In the nicest kind of way
You're a number I can phone
You're a letter I can write
You're my water when I'm thirsty
In the middle of the night
You're a warm and tender body
You're a woman, not a wife
And just knowing you has brightened
The corner of my life
I can't count the ways you've brightened
All the corners of my life
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Anderson Bill's "The Corner of My Life" is a sweet and heartfelt love song dedicated to a special lady friend who has brought light and comfort to the singer's life. The opening lines state that the singer is not looking for a sweetheart, but rather a gentle lady friend to turn to when he needs someone to talk to. He describes how he feels tangled and vulnerable at times, but in the corner of his life, he finds this woman waiting for him. The lyrics beautifully capture a feeling of security and emotional support that can be found in a close friendship, without the pressures and obligations of a romantic relationship.
The singer also describes how this woman is always there for him, whether he needs to talk on the phone or pour his heart out in a letter. She is described as his source of comfort and sustenance, like water when he is thirsty in the middle of the night. The lyrics also suggest that this woman has a warm and tender body, and that there is a special kind of feeling when they touch hands. Although the singer is aware that he cannot sweep her off her feet or be her knight in shining armor, she has filled the corners of his life "in the nicest kind of way."
Overall, "The Corner of My Life" is a beautiful ode to the love, warmth, and emotional support that can be found in a close friendship. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and the melody is gentle and soothing, making it a perfect song to listen to when one needs a reminder of the important people in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not looking for a sweetheart
I'm not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship.
Just a gentle lady friend
I would like to have a platonic friendship with a female companion.
Someone I can softly turn to
I want someone who I can confide in and seek comfort from.
When I need to now and then
I don't need constant attention, just someone to turn to when I need them.
When my head gets kinda tangled
During times of confusion or stress,
And my soul is lying bare
When I feel emotionally exposed or vulnerable,
I reach over in the Corner of my life
I know that I have a source of comfort and support, represented by the 'Corner of my life.'
And I find you waiting there
I know that you will be there for me when I need you.
You're a number I can phone
I can contact you through a phone call.
You're a letter I can write
I can correspond with you through written communication.
You're my water when I'm thirsty
You provide me with what I need when I am in need of it.
In the middle of the night
Even when it is late, I know I can count on you.
You're a warm and tender body
You provide me with physical comfort and affection.
You're a woman, not a wife
We are not in a romantic relationship, but I still appreciate you as a woman and a friend.
And just knowing you has brightened
Having you in my life has brought positivity into my life.
The corner of my life
The space in my life that you fill and brighten.
There's a special kind of feeling
There is a unique sensation that comes with being close to you.
When we're simply touching hands
Physical touch between us, even non-romantic, brings me comfort.
There's a special kind of comfort
You bring me an emotional sense of peacefulness.
Knowing someone understands
Feeling like I have someone who empathizes with my experiences.
I'm no knight in shining armor
I am not a perfect or heroic person,
I'll never carry you away
I don't expect a romantic relationship with you.
But you're filling up the corner of my life
Even though we are just friends, you have an important place in my life.
In the nicest kind of way
In a positive, gentle, and non-intrusive way.
I can't count the ways you've brightened
I cannot put into words how much you have positively affected my life.
All the corners of my life
In every aspect of my life, you have brought light and positivity.
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