The Corner
Life's Lessons Unveiled: The Wisdom 'Round the Corner
Lyrics
First time I left home
First experience of leaving home.
Here's the words that my dad said to me
Father's advice to the speaker is about to be revealed.
He said sit down son, don't take curves
Father advises caution while driving, specifically on curves.
Doin' ninety miles an hour
Warning against high-speed driving to prevent accidents.
Or you will end up upside down
Emphasis on the potential consequences of reckless driving.
If you really like her, don't forget the flowers
Advice on showing thoughtfulness in a relationship.
The first time and every time you take her out
Consistent reminder to express affection through gestures.
I've been around the block
Implication of the speaker's experience and knowledge.
And I know what's 'round the corner
A reflection on life's predictability and challenges.
Choose your words wisely
Importance of careful and considerate communication.
'Cause you can't take 'em back
Irreversibility of words once spoken, especially in relationships.
Once they've broken someone's heart
The impact of words on breaking someone's heart.
Just because your friend does
Individuality in decision-making, not blindly following others.
Doesn't mean you have to
Recognition of personal responsibility in choices.
It's what sets the two of you apart
Distinguishing oneself through choices and actions.
I've been around the block
Reiteration of the speaker's experience and insights.
And I know what's 'round the corner
Don't pretend to know it all
Caution against pretending to know everything.
When you don't know a thing
Emphasis on acquiring knowledge before making claims.
And know your way around it
Advice on familiarizing oneself with a situation before getting involved.
Before you throw your hat into the rain
Preparation before taking risks or entering challenging situations.
And don't commit to somethin'
Discouragement from making commitments without the ability to fulfill them.
If you can't follow through
Highlighting the consequences of unfulfilled commitments.
And your past will always catch up with you
Recognition that one's past actions will catch up with them.
I've been around the block
And I know what's 'round the corner
-Always call your mama
Emphasis on maintaining a connection with one's mother.
When you say you gonna
Advice to fulfill promises made to one's mother.
While she's still here for you to call
Recognition of the limited time to connect with one's mother.
And don't forget the man upstairs
Reminder to remember and acknowledge a higher power in difficult times.
In your darkest hour
Seeking strength from a higher power during challenging moments.
He's a pick me up every time you fall
Support from a higher power as a source of resilience.
I've been around the block
And I know what's 'round the corner
-I've been around the block
-And I know what's 'round the corner
-I'm in your corner
Declaration of support and solidarity.
I've been around the block
Reiteration of the speaker's experience and understanding.
Enough to know what's 'round the corner
What's around the corner
Reflection on the uncertainties and challenges of the future.
What's around the corner
Continued contemplation of what lies ahead.
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