“Corner” by blues-folk troubadour Ben Gage is a slow-burning blues-folk track that feels lived-in, honest, and deeply human. Rooted in a moment of quiet beauty—a homeless woman picking flowers—it unfolds like a personal plea for connection and peace before everything slips away.
The lyrics speak to someone worn down but not broken. Lines like “I got a little fight left in me” and “Come to my corner ‘fore I go” hit with emotional weight, capturing a raw vulnerability that’s hard to fake. The repetition doesn’t feel redundant—it builds urgency, like time is running out and this corner is the only place left to feel seen.
There’s grit in the acoustic groove and soul in the harmonica, especially that final, aching solo that leaves a mark. The instrumentation is minimal but powerful, making space for the story to breathe.
This is the kind of song you sit with, bourbon in hand, letting it echo through you. “Corner” stirs something real—the kind of chill you only get from music that means what it says. If this is a preview of what Gage is bringing on his upcoming album, it’s worth paying attention.
Written by Taylor Berry
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