Their first album was released in 1985. It was very successful in Europe, particularly in France. The album included the two hits "When Your Heart Is Weak" and "The Promise You Made".
In 1987, the second album, "After Here Through Midland", was released. Including the hit "Just Around The Corner", it was a success as well.
1989 saw the release of the third album, "First Love Last Rites", which included the hit "Worlds Apart". Unfortunately the band split up a few time after.
During its short career, the band toured in a few European countries and achieved great popularity with its romantic songs.
The band was reformed in 2006, releasing the fourth album "I Don't Want To Save The World", much to the joy of a loyal following of fans. In the meantime, Peter Kingsbery had achieved a solo career, releasing 4 albums that failed to garner much attention, even in France.
In 2009, the band is coming back with a new album, a live recording of the 2006 Chalons-en-Champagne concert, and a tour in France, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Related links :
- International Cock Robin forum
- Cock Robin French Site
Just Around the Corner
Cock Robin Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Cock Robin's song "Just Around the Corner" tell a tale of a troubling relationship. The singer begins by stating that things are not as they seem within his "domain", which could be interpreted as his mind or his personal life. He then acknowledges that people can't know everything, only pleasure and pain. The next few lines suggest that he comes to his lover to be cured and to feel in control, despite being a thorn in their side and a child that must be protected.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "just around the corner, half a mile to heaven," which could represent a sense of hope or the idea that things will get better. The singer is starved for affection and asks his lover to come quickly to ease his mind, as his prayers have not been answered in a long time.
The following verses seem to suggest that the singer has made his bed and is willing to accept the consequences of his actions, without regret. He also acknowledges that while there are certain comforts and crosses to bear in their relationship, they continue to live with them. The second chorus repeats the idea of being just around the corner from heaven, while the final lines emphasize the singer's need for his lover to ease his mind.
Overall, the song seems to describe a complicated and possibly toxic relationship where the singer is seeking comfort and control but also acknowledging their negative impact on their partner. The repeated refrain of being "just around the corner" creates a sense of suspense or anticipation for the potential resolution of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Things aren't quite as they seem inside my domain
The reality of my life may not be obvious by just looking at the surface.
You can't know about everything, only pleasure and pain
Nobody can comprehend all the complexities in life, only the highs and lows which are evident.
You wonder why I come here with head to my hands
You may question why I appear defeated and burdened when I come here.
Where else can I be cured and the king of your mansion
I feel that this is the only place I can be healed, and that here I have control.
A thorn in your side, a child to protect
I can be both a source of annoyance and of nurturing.
That claims he's free
Despite my apparent autonomy, I am not immune to needing help or comfort.
Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven
My hope and what I long for is close, but still far enough away to be uncertain.
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Despite my strength, I still crave love and intimacy.
Darling come quickly, come ease my mind
I implore you to come to me promptly and alleviate my worries.
For my prayers have not been answered in a long time
I am seeking relief because I have not found answers to my problems in a while.
I've already made my bed, like it or not
I have set my course and cannot turn back, whether it's desirable or not.
As long as there's no regrets
I will consider my choices worthwhile if I am not left with remorse.
I'll be here when the ride stops
I will be present until the end, regardless of how the journey ends.
These comforts to me and these crosses to bear
I take solace in certain places and people, but also must deal with my own struggles.
Baby, I can't drag you into this mess
I know it's not fair to involve you in my troubles and don't want to burden you.
And I'm just around the comer, half a mile to heaven
I am very close to the happiness I desire, just a little further and uncertain.
Strong enough to hold you, starved for some affection
Although I am capable, I still deeply desire love and affection.
Darling come quickly, come ease my worried mind
I am anxiously waiting for you to come and give me peace of mind.
For my prayers have not been answered in a long time
I need you to help me alleviate my worries because I feel like I haven't received any divine guidance.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER KINGSBERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ymirheimmusic959
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 bare
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.
Just around the corner
half a mile to heaven
@ymirheimmusic959
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 bare
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.
Just around the corner
half a mile to heaven
@i.i.4223
Clear voice. Clear speak. Clear instruments. Full of heart in the music. Every little pore is alive.....
@LCARRASCOS
Una gran banda sin lugar a dudas. Ella una voz hermosa con su baile tan personal y encantador.El, con su seductora e inconfundible voz = una banda perfecta.
@Dreez76
Words cannot describe how much i love this song.
@lauraaurelia9131
Same here🤗
@gustavodallas
Same here.I’m from Uruguay and this song was huge in the 80s,can’t even explain what this song means to me.
@wolframdorn8319
I lost a nice girl in 1987, after she gave me a MC with this song for birthday. 23 years later, I found her back. in 2010 in the Aachen football stadium between 18.ooo people. Now we live 11 years together in peace and harmony. I love her so much. God is soo good.
@morocha78morocha65
Aquí escuchando esta Master piece, la amo!! Me traen recuerdos en mi juventud en los 90's, esta noche la estoy escuchando otra vez, en 2021 noviembre.
@stephensmithee3823
God, I love this band, but they remind me of my late wife and make me teary eyed. RIP my darling Tambra.
@christophemezy1904
Me gusta escuchar cock robin, esa música es buenisima y tiene un buen ritmo