Clay Pigeons
Clay Pigeons

John Prine - Clay Pigeons Lyrics

In the grand tapestry of life, sometimes we're just a pigeon pecking at clay. John Prine's lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of a man yearning for change, seeking new experiences to break free from the monotony of his life. Our protagonist is ready… Read more

Singer/Songwriter
Apr 26, 2005
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Clay Pigeons Lyrics

I'm goin' down to the Greyhound Station
Gonna buy a ticket to ride
I'm gonna find that 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
Sing this song for the people I meet
And get along with it all

Go 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
I might go back down to Texas
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
And start singin' again

I'm tired of runnin' 'round
Lookin' for answers to questions that I already know
I could build me a castle with 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
And start talkin' again, when I know what to say

I'm goin' down to the Greyhound Station
Gonna buy a ticket to ride
I'm gonna find that lady with two or three kids
And sit down by her side
Ride 'til the sun comes up and down around
'Bout two or three times
Smokin' cigarettes in the last seat
Sing my song for 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

Writer(s): Michael David Fuller
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Clay Pigeons?

In the grand tapestry of life, sometimes we're just a pigeon pecking at clay. John Prine's lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of a man yearning for change, seeking new experiences to break free from the monotony of his life. Our protagonist is ready to hop on a Greyhound bus and ride into the unknown, all while humming a tune for the people he meets. He longs for companionship, yet understands the beauty in solitude. The song is an ode to resilience, embracing uncertainty and finding comfort in one's own company. It's about acknowledging past mistakes, reshaping them into melodies and singing again - even if it's only to pigeons. #Resilience #EmbraceChange #LifeJourney #SolitudeAndSong

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