In My Own Little Corner

Whitney Houston · Other Songs - Whitney Houston

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 Egyptian princess

Or a milkmaid

I'm the greatest premadonna

In the land

I'm a heiress who has always

Had her silk made

By her own flock of silkworms

In Japan

I'm a girl men go mad for

Loves a game I can play

With a 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

In My Own Little Corner

Released in 1990, "In My Own Little Corner" stands as a defining track from Whitney Houston's early solo career, showcasing her transition from gospel roots to mainstream pop and R&B. The song features Houston's signature vocal power and emotional depth, delivered over a smooth, mid-tempo groove that highlights her ability to blend soulful expression with polished production. As a staple of her discography, the recording demonstrates her mastery of dynamic range and melodic phrasing, establishing her reputation as a vocalist capable of both intimate storytelling and soaring grandeur. It remains a testament to her early work, reflecting the era's fusion of contemporary R&B and pop sensibilities while cementing her status as a global icon.