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"
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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