Street Corner Talking
Savoy Brown Lyrics
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Kim Simmonds-Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Came to the city, left my happy home
Came to the city, left my happy home
But I didn't do right, learned my lessons wrong
Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do
Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do
It's the same what a shame, no matter where you go
It's the same what a shame, no matter where you go
People wonder what to do, too much time for me and you
Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do
Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do
If you can't get a job, council will take of you
The opening lines of Savoy Brown's "Street Corner Talking" set the stage for a storyline that will be all too familiar to people who have left their hometowns in search of better opportunities. The singer in the song has come to the city, but has not found the success he was hoping for. He acknowledges his mistake and admits to having learned his lessons "wrong", which suggests that he may have made some poor choices along the way.
The repeated refrain of "Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do" conveys a sense of uncertainty and anxiety about the future, as well as a feeling of disconnect from the world around him. The next line, "If you can't get a job, council will take of you", speaks to the social safety net that exists in some societies, but also suggests a lack of agency and independence. The song paints a picture of a lone figure, standing on a street corner and ruminating on the challenges of life in the city, and in doing so, it captures a specific snapshot of urban life that is both timeless and universal.
One interesting aspect of "Street Corner Talking" is the way in which it blends different musical traditions. The song features bluesy guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and a funky rhythm section, all of which combine to create a sound that is both gritty and groovy. Another notable feature of the song is the way in which it captures the mood of the "urban wasteland" of the time - a place of poverty, violence, and social unrest that was epitomized by films like Taxi Driver (which was released in 1976, the same year as "Street Corner Talking").
Line by Line Meaning
Came to the city, left my happy home
I moved to the city and left my joyful residence.
But I didn't do right, learned my lessons wrong
I made poor choices and didn't learn from them.
Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do
I am speaking on the street corner, pondering my next move.
If you can't get a job, council will take of you
If you are unable to obtain employment, the government will provide for you.
It's the same what a shame, no matter where you go
The situation is the same and unfortunate, regardless of location.
People wonder what to do, too much time for me and you
Folks are unsure of how to proceed, and we both have ample spare time.
Street Corner Talking, wonder what I'm gonna do
I am discussing my dilemmas at the street corner, uncertain of my course of action.
If you can't get a job, council will take of you
If you cannot find work, the government will support you.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KIM SIMMONDS
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Daniel Trickey
This album should be in the hall of fame.
Maniasrock Joeelindio
thanks for commenting
James Brugaletta
Absolutely
Geert Van den Bossche
Gewoon keigoed .
Mart141
@Geert Van den Bossche ah nog een nederlander die dit muziek mooi vind!
Calvin King
I’ve been listening to Savoy Brown since 1970 and I still listen to them, Kim Simmons is a great guitarist.
Christine Campbell
This old hippie is right here with ya
Maniasrock Joeelindio
Thanks friend. Kim Simmons is a good guitarist with a very large discography and a good band behind it, thanks for commenting friend
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Personnel
Savoy Brown
Dave Walker – vocals[2]
Kim Simmonds – lead guitar
Paul Raymond – keyboards; guitar (track 1); vocals (track 3)
Andy Silvester – bass guitar
Dave Bidwell – drums
Maniasrock Joeelindio
@gelu batir very good friend