Corner Street
IAMDYNAMITE Lyrics


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I'm in a state
I can't come back this time
I'm still awake, I'm never tired
Hold in your breath, stay quiet

Down on the corner street
I watched them get married
I'm on the other way
But I won't let them bury me

I'm in a place I never liked
We won't stay here this time
Can't feel a thing, I give up trying
We don't care, stand by

Down on the corner street
I watched them get married
I'm on the other way
But I won't let them bury me

I want to Run
I want to break the Ceiling
Never see you in Frame
I want to Run




I want to Catch a feeling
Gonna Take it Away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of IAMDYNAMITE's song "Corner Street" depict a sense of feeling trapped and wanting to break free from a stagnant situation. The opening lines, "I'm in a state, I can't come back this time, I'm still awake, I'm never tired," suggest a feeling of restlessness and possibly being stuck in a repetitive cycle. The singer is unable to find any respite or relief, always staying awake and never feeling tired.


The line "Hold in your breath, stay quiet" could signify the struggle to keep their emotions and frustrations suppressed. It implies a need to remain silent and not speak out against whatever situation they are in. It could also suggest a sense of suffocation and the inability to express oneself freely.


The chorus, with the repetition of "Down on the corner street, I watched them get married, I'm on the other way, but I won't let them bury me," further emphasizes a desire to break free and not be defined or constrained by societal norms or expectations. The singer's refusal to be "buried" or silenced indicates their determination to assert their own individuality and find their own path, even if it goes against the conventional norms symbolized by the wedding they observe.


The second verse continues the theme of dissatisfaction with their current situation, with the lines "I'm in a place I never liked, we won't stay here this time, can't feel a thing, I give up trying, we don't care, stand by." These lyrics suggest a lack of fulfillment and a sense of resignation. The singer acknowledges that they have given up trying to find happiness or contentment in their current surroundings and expresses a determination to move on.


Overall, "Corner Street" speaks to the desire to break free from societal expectations, find one's own path, and not be defined or confined by others' choices or circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in a state
I am emotionally distressed or overwhelmed


I can't come back this time
I cannot recover or return to how things were before


I'm still awake, I'm never tired
I am alert and energetic, never feeling fatigue


Hold in your breath, stay quiet
Keep your breath in and remain silent


Down on the corner street
In a specific location on the street corner


I watched them get married
I observed their wedding ceremony


I'm on the other way
I am headed in a different direction


But I won't let them bury me
I will not allow them to overpower or defeat me


I'm in a place I never liked
I am in a location or situation that I never enjoyed or preferred


We won't stay here this time
We will not remain in this place or situation anymore


Can't feel a thing, I give up trying
I am unable to experience any emotions, leading me to stop attempting


We don't care, stand by
We are unaffected and uninterested, continue to be present


I want to Run
I desire to move quickly or escape


I want to break the Ceiling
I aspire to shatter boundaries or limitations


Never see you in Frame
I never want to see you on display or involved in the situation


I want to Run
I long to move quickly or escape


I want to Catch a feeling
I aim to experience a certain emotion or sensation


Gonna Take it Away
I am going to remove or seize it




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris Phillips, Christopher Martin

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Comments from YouTube:

Richard Rubin

This band keeps cranking out the sickest jams. They can do anything, all styles, tempos. Show IAMDYNAMITE some love by giving CORNER STREET a ❤️ on The Weekly Alt Countdown on LiveOne! @Liveone

David Isbrecht

HYPE for this new song. Been waiting for you guys to put out more music since Wasa Tusa! Really digging it can't wait to see what's next 👍

Jason Schultz

This is fantastic fellas, proud of you guys, can’t wait to hear more! It’s been on repeat in this house! Great work!

Chris C

So great! And gets better upon each spin. Thank y'all for the music. It's mental health month, and I think that one of the things that doesn't get appreciated enough is part what music can play in people's mental health. Iamdynamite's music has been a positive place for me to get to where I am today. It really makes a difference.

Super70seven

Can’t believe this vid only has 5.5k plays. Should be 5 million. I’m keeping it on repeat - let’s try to get it there. This song and Bloom are amazing. Proud to be from MI!

Vincent Illiano

i can't believe how damn good this song is. good job, guys.

Cookie

Love, love, love this! Can't wait to see you guys in NY tonight! It's going to be one hell of a Rockin on the River!!!

Sam Halcom

saw y'all in Georgia back in 2011. LOVED that set, bought the CD and played on repeat all the way back to Florida. STOKED to hear new stuff!if you remember 3 guys in matching American flag tank tops at the Buckhead Theatre way back then, that was me! lol. Y'all are amazing!

LIMESQUE

cannot wait to see the next album and maybe another opportunity to see you live!

Timmy

Bro the whole time I’m watching this video I’m thinking to myself “the is has to be in Durham” it is. Exotique sign downtown confirmed it. Glad to see y’all making music again. Love this song. I first saw y’all at the Cynthia woods mitchel pavilion in the woodlands Texas at Buzzfest in 2013. My buddy was the guy who crowd surfed during your set while everyone else stood around like zombies. Loved your show. Def added this one to my playlist.

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