STANDING ON THE CORNER
Damian McGinty Celtic Thunder Lyrics
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Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by
Brother, you don't know a nicer occupation
Matter of fact, neither do I
Than standing on the 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 the corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
I'm the cat
They 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
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
Go by
Go by
The lyrics of "Standing On The Corner" express the singer's fascination with watching women walk by on the street corner. He describes it as an enjoyable pastime, even imagining that he is selecting his "imaginary dish" from a selection of women on Main Street. Despite not having a girlfriend or any prospects of one, he finds joy in simply standing and admiring the beauty of women as they pass him by.
The song is playful and lighthearted, with a slightly cheeky tone that captures the naivete of the singer's perspective. It is reminiscent of a bygone era when such behavior may have been more socially acceptable, and is a testament to the enduring appeal of the classic American corner scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by
Observing women pass by while standing on the sidewalk.
Brother, you don't know a nicer occupation
This is an enjoyable way to pass time.
Matter of fact, neither do I
There's nothing better to do than appreciate the women walking by.
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Continuing to stand there and gaze at the women as they walk past.
I'm the cat that got the cream
I feel very content about the situation.
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
I don't currently have a girlfriend, but I have aspirations.
So I'll take me down to Main Street
I'll go to Main Street to pursue my interests in women.
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
At Main Street, there are several potential options for a significant other.
Brother, if you've got a rich imagination
If you're good at envisioning different possibilities.
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Try standing on the corner and fantasizing about women passing by.
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Staring at the women who walk by.
Brother, you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
There's no harm in thinking about these things.
Or for that, woo, look in your eye
The twinkle in your eye suggests your thoughts, but it's not an offense.
Go by
The women continue to pass by.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM 'COUNT' BASIE
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