“In My Own Little Corner” Lyrics
Laura Osnes
Lyrics
I'm as mild and as meek as a mouse
When I hear a command I obey.
But I know of a spot in my house
Where no one can stand in my way.
In my own little corner in my own little chair
I can be whatever I want to be.
On the wings of my fancy I can fly anywhere
And the world will open its arms to me.
I'm a young Norwegian princess or a milkmaid
I'm the greatest prima donna in Milan
I'm an heiress who has always had her silk made
By her own flock of silkworms in Japan
I'm a girl men go mad for love's a game I can play
With cool and confident kind of air.
Just as long as I stay in my own little corner
All alone in my own little chair.
I can be whatever I want to be.
I'm a thief in Calcutta I'm a queen in Peru.
I'm a mermaid dancing upon the sea
I'm a huntress on an African safari... it's a dangerous type of sport and yet it's fun
In the night I sally forth to seek my quarry
And I find I forgot to bring my gun.
I am lost in the jungle all alone and unarmed when I meet a lioness in her lair
Then I'm glad to be back in my own little corner,
All alone in my own little chair.
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song “In My Own Little Corner” was released by Laura Osnes in 2013, as part of her debut studio album Dream A Little Dream. The track was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, with a band accompanying the artist.
The lyrics of the song were inspired by Cinderella, a fairytale about a young girl who overcomes hardships to find true love. This rendition of the classic tune is upbeat and cheerful, providing an uplifting message for listeners. The song has become a beloved standard, often covered by various other artists since its release.