Stay in My Corner
The Dells Lyrics


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If you stay, stay darling
(Stay in my corner)
You make me oh so proud, stay darling
Please, stay
(Stay in my corner)

To the world I'd cry my love
How I love you
Honey, I love you, I really love you
(Stay, stay, stay, stay)
Please, please, please stay darling
(Stay in my corner)

And I will never, never let you down
Just say you'll stay
(Stay in my corner)
'Cause I'll need you always around
To tell me you love me
Honey, you love me, so darling stay
(Stay, stay, stay)

There'll be times when I may fail
And I'll need your love to sometimes comfort me
Bitter days may prevail but just a kiss from you
Will make them sweet, stay
(Stay, stay, stay)
But just a kiss from you
Will make them sweet

Honey, I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay in my corner)
I love you

I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay in my corner)

Don't you know baby
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay in my corner)

I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay in my corner)

(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay in my corner)

Baby
(Stay)
Oh baby
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
(Stay)
(Stay)
(Stay)
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
(Stay)
Don't you know baby
(Stay)
Don't you know baby
(Stay)
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you
(Stay)
I love you




(Stay)
I love you

Overall Meaning

The Dells's song "Stay In My Corner" is a love ballad that expresses the singer's strong desire for his lover to stay with him through thick and thin. The opening lines of the song are a plea to the love interest to not leave him because of how much she makes him proud, emphasizing the importance of having her present. The chorus repeats the phrase "stay in my corner," which acts as a metaphor for staying by his side, through good times and bad. The singer acknowledges that there will be struggles in life, but with his lover's love and presence, he will be able to overcome anything that comes their way.


The lyrics of this song are timeless, and they continue to resonate with audiences today. The use of the metaphor of "staying in my corner" speaks to the fundamental human desire for stability and companionship. The song's message is simple and direct, yet it resonates on a deeper level with many listeners. The singer's love is unwavering, and his partner's presence is essential to his emotional stability, which is a theme that is universal and relatable.


Line by Line Meaning

If you stay, stay darling (Stay in my corner)
Please stay with me and be by my side in every situation.


You make me oh so proud, stay darling Please, stay (Stay in my corner)
I feel proud when you are with me and aspire for you to stay with me.


To the world I'd cry my love How I love you Honey, I love you, I really love you (Stay, stay, stay, stay) Please, please, please stay darling (Stay in my corner)
I would declare my love to everyone in the world and assure you of how much I adore you. I beg of you to stay with me and promise to keep on loving you.


And I will never, never let you down Just say you'll stay (Stay in my corner) 'Cause I'll need you always around To tell me you love me Honey, you love me, so darling stay (Stay, stay, stay)
I promise to never disappoint you and pledge to always be there for you. I will always need you to remind me of your love for me, as it gives me strength to keep going. So, please stay with me always.


There'll be times when I may fail And I'll need your love to sometimes comfort me Bitter days may prevail but just a kiss from you Will make them sweet, stay (Stay, stay, stay) But just a kiss from you Will make them sweet
I acknowledge that there will be difficult times in life when I may need your help to get through them. I am certain that your love will provide me with solace, and even just one kiss from you will make those painful moments bearable. So, please stay with me.


Honey, I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner) I love you
I love and adore you so much, and I hope you stay with me through thick and thin.


Don't you know baby (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner)
I hope you realize how much I love you, and I hope you choose to stay with me.


Baby (Stay) Oh baby (Stay) I love you (Stay) (Stay) (Stay) (Stay) (Stay) I love you (Stay) (Stay) Don't you know baby (Stay) Don't you know baby (Stay) (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you
I continue to shower you with love, and I hope you understand how much you mean to me. Please stay with me always.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WADE FLEMONS, BOBBY MILLER, BARRETT STRONG

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Comments from YouTube:

@soniawalker952

The Dells is one of the greatest soul singing groups of all time. So romantic. Brought back pleasant memories listening to them now. Each member sang his part well. The harmonizing is terrific. So much passion.

@valerietorres3435

Marvin Junior's voice just amazing!!!! Gives me chills every time.

@danejoseph6208

The most impressive part about that long note, to me, was that he barely inhaled when he did it. Wow!! what a talent !! Marvis Jr!! A true legend!!

@unclaimedtreasure352

There will never be another voice like Marvin Jr.

@vanessascott1662

Never...God sent⚘❤

@wymellwilliams1543

You got that right

@jeansmith2248

Still jamming, 5/2/2022. They are incredibly talented.!!!!!

@traceytracey3756

@Jean Smith Hey fam, I'm here as well.❤

@nunile18

The lead singer for the Ebony's and Marvin voices are similar on the song It's Forever

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@OGharlem1

That Falsetto and that bass cannot be touched! It’s a killer!

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