Low Stars began by teaming four singers (Jude, Dave Gibbs of Gigolo Aunts, Chris Seefried of Joe 90 and Gods Child , Jeff Russo of Tonic) who shared a love – make that a passion – for vocal harmonies originally inspired by Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Eagles.
Just Around The Corner
Low Stars Lyrics
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Judy stands on the corner of Highland at night
Two thousand bottles doesn't guarantee the meaning
Of life
She says, "I'd like to take the wheel but I just
Can't steer"
So can you take me to somewhere just around the
I know a doctor for the proctor he says, "we both
Get a cut"
I guess that's all right I guess that's ok but...
He's talkin' 'bout his future like it isn't even
Passing him by
Some people keep on talkin' 'til they're living a
Lie
And it's all just sorta
Just around the corner from here
So if you're lonely you should only
Get your kicks before you disappear
You can't take no magic pill
There's a mansion on the hill
And it's all just sorta just around the corner
From here
I met a man on LaCienega when I was living in a
Motel
There was a girl that he was doin'
And I knew that he was tryin to sell
At night I hear her cryin so I run to the
Suffering sound
She says, "nobody can help, (my)baby caught me on
The way down"
Tell your mother tell your father we won't stay
Long
It's just a matter of time before it all goes
Wrong
Then we'll go to "Mickey's Blue Room" in the
Village
And we'll all drink wine
So tell your mother for the record
That I thought she was fine
And we're all just sorta just around the corner
From here
The lyrics to "Just Around the Corner" by Low Stars encapsulate the pain and uncertainty of life. The singer, speaking in a conversational tone, introduces us to a few people who are struggling. Judy, who is standing on the corner at night, is the first person we encounter. She has two thousand bottles, but she needs something more to give her life meaning. However, she admits that she cannot steer herself in the right direction, so she asks the singer if he can take her somewhere else. The next person we meet is a man who talks a lot about his future but is not doing anything to achieve it. He seems to be living a lie.
Later, the singer describes a man whom he met on LaCienega while living in a motel. The man has a girl who is "doing" for him, and he is trying to sell her. The singer hears her crying at night and tries to help her, but she says that no one can help her. Finally, the singer tells his friend's mother that he thinks she is fine, and they all go to Mickey's Blue Room in the village to drink wine.
The song's central message seems to be that happiness and success are always "just around the corner." People struggle and suffer, and they may feel alone, but there is always hope for something better if they keep moving forward. The lyrics are poignant and thought-provoking, inviting the listener to reflect on their own struggles and search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Judy stands on the corner of Highland at night
Judy is a woman who stands alone on the streets of Highland during the night.
Two thousand bottles doesn't guarantee the meaning of life
Judy has been drinking heavily, but still hasn't found the meaning of her life despite consuming countless bottles.
She says, "I'd like to take the wheel but I just Can't steer"
Judy knows she wants to lead her life, but feels powerless to do so.
So can you take me to somewhere just around the Corner from here
Judy is looking for a change from her current location, and is asking for someone to help her find a new place nearby.
I know a doctor for the proctor he says, "we both Get a cut"
The artist knows a doctor who is willing to charge a percentage instead of the full price of his services.
He's talkin' 'bout his future like it isn't even Passing him by
The doctor talks about his future without acknowledging that time is passing him by.
Some people keep on talkin' 'til they're living a Lie
People who are always talking without taking action will end up living a life of falsehood.
And it's all just sorta Just around the corner from here
All the possibilities and different paths life can take are close-by.
So if you're lonely you should only Get your kicks before you disappear
If you're lonely, take the opportunities you have to experience joy while you still can.
You can't take no magic pill There's a mansion on the hill
There's no magic solution to life's problems; some people may have wealth and prosperity, but that doesn't solve everything.
I met a man on LaCienega when I was living in a Motel
The singer met a man while living in a motel on LaCienega.
There was a girl that he was doin' And I knew that he was tryin to sell
The man was pimping out a girl, and the artist was aware of this fact.
At night I hear her cryin so I run to the Suffering sound
The singer hears the girl crying at night, and rushes to her side to help.
She says, "nobody can help, (my)baby caught me on The way down"
Despite the singer's efforts, the girl is resigned to her plight, as her child is what brought her to this low point in life.
Tell your mother tell your father we won't stay Long It's just a matter of time before it all goes Wrong
The singer is warning their companions that they won't be around for too long before something unfortunate happens.
Then we'll go to "Mickey's Blue Room" in the Village And we'll all drink wine
The group plans to visit a specific place in the Village and drink wine.
So tell your mother for the record That I thought she was fine
The artist wants to send a message to their companion's mother that they found her to be attractive.
And we're all just sorta just around the corner From here
Everything in life is just nearby and can be grasped if one is willing to look for it.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scott Steele
What happened with this band? 2007 their cd came out on the Starbucks label. Big production values, someone paid for a big cast of characters behind them. The music is fun and pop sheen, the guys are all looking like refugees from the Eagles. How come it never happened for them? 3500 views? The album is good.
Jonathan Vieker
Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing. Interesting too that Jude Christodal doesn't seem to be in any of the (few) live videos on YouTube. I'm wondering if maybe he bailed soon after the album was released?