Standing on the Corner
Dean Martin (USA) 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
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
"Somewhere There's a Someone" is a classic romantic tune sung by Dean Martin with sweet lyrics. This song talks about a guy who is standing at a corner and watching all the girls passing by. He thinks that it's one of the most pleasant things to do as he daydreams about them. However, he clarifies that it's not a creepy or dishonest behavior as it doesn't harm anyone. He sings about the value of imagination and how it fulfills people's desires when they don't have access to them in real life.
The song then continues with the singer admitting that he hasn't got any girl, but he can still dream and wish. So, he takes himself to Main Street, where he picks his imaginary dish. He then encourages others to try watching all the girls go by and enjoy the pleasure of imagination. In the end, he says that there's nothing wrong with people's thoughts or the way they look at things, and they can't go to jail for what they think.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Enjoying the view of women walking past while waiting on a street corner
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Continuing to enjoy the view of women walking past while waiting on a street corner
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
This is the best way to pass the time
Matter of fact, neither do I
I agree completely
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
There is no better way to spend your time
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Continuing to watch the women walking past
I'm the cat that got the cream
I feel lucky and content
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
I don't have a girlfriend but I can imagine having one
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
I don't have a girlfriend but I can hope to find one
So I'll take me down to Main street
I'll go to the busy area of town
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
I'll imagine these women as if they are food options to choose from
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Continuing to enjoy the view of women walking past while waiting on a street corner
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Looking at all the women with interest
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
If you can vividly imagine things
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Give viewing these women in a vivid and imaginative way a chance
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Attempt to enjoy watching women walk past while waiting on a street corner
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Continuing to enjoy the view of women walking past while waiting on a street corner
Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
It's not illegal to have thoughts or desires
Or for that woo look in your eye
A playful or flirtatious look in your eye
Standing on the corner watching all the girls
Continuing to enjoy the view of women walking past while waiting on a street corner
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Continuing to enjoy the view of women walking past while waiting on a street corner
Lyrics Ā© Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COUNT BASIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@courtneyhenry4841
THIS IS KOOLEST SINGER THAT EVER WALK THIS EARTH, I LOVE THE WAY HE SING,
@Mr.Rocklight
Your a great singer..a great actor..you have the Best sense of humor..a great person..thanks for being there
@ULMDeskEnd
Dean did the best version of the song like every song he sang.
@davidwesley2525
Bobby Darin & the Four Lads had a great version.
@emg8810
Great vocalist. But the best version of every song? A bit of an exaggeration. Ain't that a Kick!
@paulmotley793
The Four Lads for me.
@deborahmagana5039
I'm over 60, I've heard this song many times by many different people. Dean is still my favorite, to this very day.
@sutownsend-kasmiskie3091
I love this! I remember it from when I was a kid.
@susannkunze5696
Oh, diesen Song von Dean Martin kƶnnte ich mir 24 Stunden am Tag :-) anhƶren.
@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854
My ALL time Dean Martin FAVORITE song...šŗšš