Discover the story of the song > The Sharpest Corner Hollow – Alison Moyet

The protagonist of the song is talking about someone who lies to them repeatedly. This person's lies can't make anything true, and it's like they are doing a dangerous and risky thing, just like crashing over a sharp corner. The protagonist feels sad and cries because there's no good in saying goodbye when the person can't wish them well. The only time this person smiles is when the protagonist is embarrassed or in trouble. The protagonist knows that this person lives in a way that requires forgiveness because of the harm they do, and they also dream of something better and different.