Just Around The Corner

The speaker describes a troubled, complicated life and turns to someone for comfort. They feel able to endure hardship, yet they are also lonely and hungry for affection. The song moves between self-reliance and a plea for closeness: the speaker asks the other person to come near, but also worries that involving them would pull them into a difficult situation.

“Just around the corner, half a mile to heaven” suggests that relief or happiness feels close, though it may still be hard to reach. “A thorn in your side” means being a source of annoyance or trouble, while “a child to protect” suggests dependence and vulnerability. The speaker’s claim to be “strong enough to hold you” sits beside being “starved for some affection,” showing strength and need at the same time. “Made my bed” implies accepting the consequences of choices already made.

The speaker may be addressing a lover, but the relationship is not fully explained. They seem to see themselves as both a burden and someone capable of offering support. “Heaven” could mean peace, love, or simply a better moment, rather than a literal place. The repeated image of being nearby leaves a hopeful feeling, but the unanswered prayers and worried mind make clear that comfort has not yet arrived.