Standing on the Corner emerged from the New York underground art and music scene and have been referred to as a post-genre group praised for their use and blends of different sounds.
Vomets
Standing On The Corner Lyrics
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For you to get ashamed
And though you know that I don't know
So why don't you let it go
And though you know I don't mind
So why don't we just leave it behind?
And though I see you in comets
And all the times I see you
And you just walk on by
All I hear is silence and violence
It makes me wonder why
The above lyrics from Standing On The Corner's Vomets appear to be addressing a complicated relationship dynamic in a detached, almost resigned tone. The first line "And even though I won't wait" seems to suggest that the singer has had enough and is not going to stick around for any further drama. The following line, "For you to get ashamed" implies that the reason the singer is leaving is due to shame on the part of the other person. However, the singer also acknowledges that they themselves do not have all the answers, indicated in the line "And though you know that I don't know". Despite this lack of knowledge, the singer suggests that the other person just let it go, perhaps indicating a desire for peace and an end to the strife. The final lines of the stanza, "And though you know I don't mind, so why don't we just leave it behind?" reinforce this desire to move on from the tension.
The following stanza begins with the line "And though I see you in comets" which introduces a new image tied to the other person. Comets are fleeting and beautiful, but also associated with destruction and chaos. The singer sees this person in these comets, suggesting a sense of awe and attraction despite the negative elements. However, this person always seems to just "walk on by" and not engage with the singer. The final line of "All I hear is silence and violence, it makes me wonder why" adds to the theme of confusion and frustration in this relationship. It is clear that the singer has strong feelings but is unsure of how to process and communicate them effectively.
Line by Line Meaning
And even though I won't wait
Despite my unwillingness to wait for you
For you to get ashamed
Until you feel guilty about your actions
And though you know that I don't know
Although you understand that I am ignorant of the situation
So why don't you let it go
Why don't you release your emotions about it?
And though you know I don't mind
Despite my lack of offense to the situation
So why don't we just leave it behind?
Why don't we forget about it and move on?
And though I see you in comets
Although I envision you in celestial bodies flying through the sky
Comets, straight from the sky
Comets falling from the heavens above
And all the times I see you
Every time I lay eyes on you
And you just walk on by
And you continue to ignore me
All I hear is silence and violence
All I perceive is quietness and aggression
It makes me wonder why
Which leads me to question why this is happening
Contributed by Scarlett Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.