Clay Pigeons | Michael Cera Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Clay Pigeons
Michael Cera Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I'm goin' down to the railway station, gonna get a ticket to ride
Find a big, fat lady with two or three kids and sit down by her side
Ride 'til the sun comes up and down around me 'bout two or three times
Smokin' cigarettes in the last seat
Tryin' to hide my sorrow from the people I meet

And get along with it all
Go down where the people say "y'all"

Sing a song with a friend
Change the shape that I'm in,
And get back in the game,
And start playin' again

I'd like to stay but I might have to go to start over again
Might go back down to Texas, or might go to somewhere that I've never been
And get up in the mornin' and go out at night
And I won't have to go home
Get used to bein' alone
Change the words to this song
Start singin' again

I'm tired of runnin' 'round lookin' for answers to questions that I already know
I could build me a castle of memories just to have somewhere to go
Count the days and the nights that it takes to get back in the saddle again
Feed the pigeons some clay
Turn the night into day
Start talkin' again, when I know what to say

I'm goin' down to the Greyhound Station, gonna get a ticket to ride
Find a big fat lady with two or three kids and sit down by her side
Ride 'til the sun comes up and down around me 'bout two or three times
Smokin' cigarettes in the last seat
Tryin' to hide my sorrow from the people I meet
And get along with it all

Go down where the people say "y'all"
Feed the pigeons some clay
Turn the night into day

Start talkin' again
When I know what to say


Overall Meaning

In the song "Clay Pigeons", Michael Cera sings about a person who is feeling lost and seeking solace in traveling. The lyrics depict a journey that the singer takes to find himself and rejuvenate his spirit. The opening lines state that he is heading to the railway station to purchase a ticket to ride. He plans to sit next to a woman with children and ride until the sun comes up and down around him two or three times. He is trying to hide his sorrow and smoking cigarettes in the last seat. The singer emphasizes that he wants to get along with everyone, go where people say "y'all," and sing a song with a friend in order to change the shape he is in and start playing again.


The song's second verse finds the singer seeking a fresh start, willing to leave his past and go somewhere he has never been before. He is not looking to go home but is comfortable being alone. He aims to change the words to the song and start singing again. He emphasizes that he is weary of seeking answers to questions he already knows the answers to and that he could build a castle of memories to find a place to go. He is determined to feed pigeons some clay, turn the night into day, and start talking again when he knows what to say.


Overall, "Clay Pigeons" is a song about a person looking for a fresh start and discovering themselves. They aim to embrace change, let go of the past, and restart their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm goin' down to the railway station, gonna get a ticket to ride
I'm going to start fresh and leave my past behind


Find a big, fat lady with two or three kids and sit down by her side
I want to find someone to share my journey with


Ride 'til the sun comes up and down around me 'bout two or three times
I want to escape my troubles and wander aimlessly


Smokin' cigarettes in the last seat
I'm hiding my pain and insecurities with an addiction


Tryin' to hide my sorrow from the people I meet
I don't want to burden others with my problems


And get along with it all
I want to accept my situation and move on


Go down where the people say 'y'all'
I want to immerse myself in a new culture and environment


Sing a song with a friend
I want to connect with others and find joy in simple things


Change the shape that I'm in,
I want to change my mindset and perspective


And get back in the game,
I want to start living life again


And start playin' again
I want to find happiness and meaning in life


I'd like to stay but I might have to go to start over again
I don't want to leave but I need to for my own growth


Might go back down to Texas, or might go to somewhere that I've never been
I'm open to exploring new places and experiences


And get up in the mornin' and go out at night
I want to live life to the fullest and seize every moment


And I won't have to go home
I don't have any obligations tying me down


Get used to bein' alone
I need to learn to be comfortable with myself


Change the words to this song
I want to change my life story and start anew


Start singin' again
I want to find my voice and express myself


I'm tired of runnin' 'round lookin' for answers to questions that I already know
I need to stop avoiding my problems and face them head on


I could build me a castle of memories just to have somewhere to go
I want to hold onto my past but also let it go


Count the days and the nights that it takes to get back in the saddle again
I need to work hard to regain control of my life


Feed the pigeons some clay
I want to find beauty in the mundane and unexpected


Turn the night into day
I want to transform my life and find light in the darkness


Start talkin' again, when I know what to say
I need to find my voice and become confident in my words


I'm goin' down to the Greyhound Station, gonna get a ticket to ride
I'm determined to start a new journey and find my place in the world


Feed the pigeons some clay
I want to find beauty in the mundane and unexpected


Turn the night into day
I want to transform my life and find light in the darkness


Start talkin' again
I want to find my voice and express myself


When I know what to say
I want to become more self-aware and confident in my communication


Writer(s): Michael David Fuller

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