Just Around The Corner
C. Robin Lyrics


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Things aren't quite as they seem inside my domain
You can't know about everything, only pleasure and pain
You wonder why I come here with head to my hands
Where else can I be cured and the king of your mansion
A thorn in your side, a child to protect
That claims he's free

Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Darling come quickly, come ease my mind
For my prayers have not been answered in a long time

I've already made my bed, like it or not
As long as there's no regrets
I'll be here when the ride stops
These comforts to me and these crosses to bear
With which we live

Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Baby, I can't drag you into this mess

I'm the thorn in your side and the child to protect
And I'm just around the comer, half a mile to heaven
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection




Darling come quickly, come ease my worried mind
For my prayers have not been answered in a long time

Overall Meaning

C. Robin's Just Around The Corner is a melancholic meditation on the complexities of human relationships. The singer is struggling with the duality of their persona, torn between being a thorn in someone's side and a child that needs protection. The first line of the song encapsulates this theme: "Things aren't quite as they seem inside my domain." This establishes the fact that the singer's inward state is not readily apparent to the external world. They are holding onto secrets that they might not necessarily want to share.


The second line of the verse - "You can't know about everything, only pleasure and pain" - speaks to the inevitability of the human experience. We can never fully know someone else's journey, nor can we shield ourselves from the ups and downs of life. The singer is experiencing some sort of emotional turmoil, indicated by the line "You wonder why I come here with head to my hands." It seems that they are looking for a place to heal, which they find in the other person. They consider themselves the "king of [the other person's] mansion," a sign that they are comfortable in their position of vulnerability.


The chorus, "Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven / Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection / Darling come quickly, come ease my mind / For my prayers have not been answered in a long time," is a plea for comfort and safety. The singer sees themselves as just around the corner from paradise, from arriving at a place of safety and contentment. But first, they need their partner to come to them and ease their mind. They are reaching out for affection, for a balm to soothe their troubled soul.


Line by Line Meaning

Things aren't quite as they seem inside my domain
My inner world is complex and not easily understandable from the outside.


You can't know about everything, only pleasure and pain
It's impossible for anyone to fully understand everything - only the highs and lows of life can really be comprehended.


You wonder why I come here with head to my hands
You may question why I'm in this state of despair.


Where else can I be cured and the king of your mansion
This is the only place I can find solace and take control of my own life.


A thorn in your side, a child to protect
I may be difficult to deal with at times, but I still need someone to care for me.


That claims he's free
Despite my flaws and dependence, I still identify as an individual who values freedom.


Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
Happiness is within reach but still a bit far off.


Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
I am capable of being there for someone but also in desperate need of love and care myself.


Darling come quickly, come ease my mind
Please come to me quickly and help me find peace.


For my prayers have not been answered in a long time
I've been longing for something that has yet to come to fruition.


I've already made my bed, like it or not
I've taken actions that can't be undone, whether they're good decisions or not.


As long as there's no regrets
I'm okay with the choices I've made as long as I don't have any major regrets.


I'll be here when the ride stops
I'll stick it out until the end of this journey, whatever it may be.


These comforts to me and these crosses to bear
There are both good and bad parts to my life that I must accept.


Baby, I can't drag you into this mess
I don't want to bring my problems onto someone else.


I'm the thorn in your side and the child to protect
I am both a nuisance and someone who needs support.


And I'm just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
I'm close to reaching happiness but not quite there yet.


Darling come quickly, come ease my worried mind
Please come to me and help me find peace - I'm full of worries.


For my prayers have not been answered in a long time
I'm in need of something that hasn't come my way for a while.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER KINGSBERY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paulina

Thank you Anna and Peter along with the band for bringing so much love to my life! xoxo

Things aren't quite as they seem inside my domain
You can't know about everything, only pleasure, and pain
You wonder why I come here with head to my hands
Where else can I be cured and the king of your mansion
A thorn in your side, a child to protect
That claims he's free
Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Darling come quickly, come ease my mind
For my prayers have not been answered in a long time
I've already made my bed, like it or not
As long as there's no regrets
I'll be here when the ride stops
These comforts to me and these crosses to bear
With which we live
Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Baby, I can't drag you into this mess
I'm the thorn in your side and the child to protect
And I'm just around the comer, half a mile to heaven
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Darling come quickly, come ease my worried mind
For my prayers have not been answered in a long time



All comments from YouTube:

Ian Davidson

Peter and Anna's voices blend so beautifully. One of the top bands in the 80's , so underrated. Their music will be out there forever. Brilliant

shingothesecond

Yes sir it will be

fan de TocinaCute_YT

Siempre muy tiernos y voces ESPECTACULARES❤❤

Gisele Reno

His voice is gold. Still is. Gave outside performance in Italy in ally. At end he said “ Everything is going to turn out alright”. He’s 73 and still young, and awesome. God bless him.

Juan José Estevez

One of the most underated band... This song is a masterpiece

Calin Valean

You are so right!

mike miller

no juan this iz no gud

Operation Bruce

@mike miller pauvre minable

Linda Walker

I agree, he’s fabulous!!

Doomed in scrolling

Oh how I agree

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