This morning, we reflect on what it really means to have someone “Ten Toes Down” for you—a friend whose loyalty doesn’t dip when the lights are low, but who stands firm even when the world wavers. We set the tone with The Dells’ immortal “Stay in My Corner”, a soul classic about faithful waiting and steadfast love. First released in 1965 and re-recorded in 1968, the song became their biggest R&B smash—holding the #1 spot for three weeks and crossing over to broader audiences.
There’s something sacred in the lyrics: someone who says “I’ll be right here… stay in my corner”—not to push, not to judge, but to support. That kind of friendship doesn’t require perfection. It just requires presence.
In this episode, we explore the gifts and the strength found in unwavering support:
- Friends who speak truth even when it hurts, but do it with love.
- Those who believe in you when you’ve forgotten your own reflection.
- The ones whose loyalty doesn’t fade when you’re struggling, but grows quietly behind the scenes.
Because sometimes, having someone hold the corner means everything: when you’re moving forward, when you pause, when you doubt, or when you soar. So as “Stay in My Corner” plays—let it remind you of the friends who’ve held space for you. Let it inspire you to be that kind of friend, too. To be present. To be reliable. To be “Ten Toes Down.”
SONG OF THE DAY
THE DELLS | STAY IN MY CORNER
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS | A HEART IS A HOUSE FOR LOVE
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