Clayton Risner has broken into the world of music as a true revitalizing fo… Read Full Bio ↴Clayton Risner has broken into the world of music as a true revitalizing force. Clayton's unmatched, soulful sound is complimented by his raspy yet pleasantly smooth voice and an incredibly enthusiastic approach to piano playing. Clayton has already proven himself to be an accomplished musician by building his own loyal fan base worldwide, numbering tens of thousands of devoted fans, all of whom were enamored by Clayton's heartfelt music by just a demo that he solely and skillfully crafted in the basement of his home.

Clayton comes from a family with a great appreciation for life. While other kids were learning about the world in textbooks, Clayton was experiencing the globe up close and personal. Clayton spent the majority of his childhood in Nairobi, Kenya where his parents were missionaries on a quest to help those less fortunate. "When you see the world in an entirely different light, you realize your priorities have to be others first and then yourself" says Clayton. This artist's adventures have had a major influence on his point of view in not only the way he lives, but also in his approach to songwriting.

Starting his musical career at age seven, Clayton's first teacher always pushed him to be inventive and original with his work, it is because of this foundation he has always shown a passionate initiative in exclusive songwriting. "As long as I'm pursuing music, I hope to always be putting a twist on formerly cliche lyrics." Clayton goes on to say "I write purely from my heart and allow myself to be vulnerable."

Clayton has performed in the most intimate of settings as well as in theaters packed with thousands. His stage presence highlights his raw emotion and electric intensity. Clayton has the unique ability to always have the audience longing for more of his unparalleled sound. Clayton was simply born to be a musician. Music is embedded deep within his soul and is waiting to be shown to the world. "Nothing completes me more than a piano and a microphone. When I play, I know that this is what I was created to do. When I write, I don't just write music, I'm putting my heart on the table for all to see. That is the only way my music can be truly effective," states Clayton. Clayton Risner is not only a rare find in the music industry, he is destined to be successful and his success will be timeless.

Clayton Risner, singer/ songwriter/ pianist/ producer, currently lives in Nashville, TN.

Cmon
Clayton Risner Lyrics

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{Verse 1}
Who ever said it would end your own way
But now you're telling me, it was always part of the game

{Chorus}
When the lights go down in the city, don't be looking up for no pity.
You come you go and you know that what you had was gold

You're mind is tripping your own mind, you're the one that's wasting your own time
Whoa......

{Verse 2}
You left me to believe
That two loving minds will never achieve
Maybe you are right, but still I don't agree.
You see, too much is too much for me

{Chorus}
When the lights go down in the city, don't be looking up for no pity.
You come you go and you know that what you had was gold

You're mind is tripping your own mind, you're the one that's wasting your own time
Whoa.......

{Bridge}
Come on....... Say you've got to be kiddin me.

{Chorus}
When the lights go down in the city, don't be looking up for no pity.
You come you go and you know that what you had was gold

You're mind is tripping your own mind, you're the one that's wasting your own time
Whoa.........

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Clayton Risner’s song “C’mon” are about the end of a relationship and the struggle to come to terms with it. The first verse suggests that the person was caught off guard by the breakup, and may have thought that things were going well. However, the chorus urges the person not to look for pity and to accept that what they had was valuable despite the end. The second verse addresses the idea that perhaps the relationship was doomed from the start, but the person still struggles to move on. The bridge seems to express disbelief at the situation, questioning whether it’s all really happening.

Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of frustration and confusion about the end of a relationship. The chorus encourages the person to accept what has happened and move on, while the verses explore the reasons why it may be difficult to do so. The use of repetition in the chorus (“When the lights go down in the city…”) creates a sense of urgency and helps to drive home the message that it’s time to let go.

Some possible interpretations of the lyrics might be that the relationship was one-sided, that the person was holding onto the past, or that they were struggling to let go of the idea of what could have been, rather than accepting what actually was.

Line by Line Meaning

Who ever said it would end your own way
Sometimes life doesn't go as planned and things end up happening unexpectedly.

But now you're telling me, it was always part of the game
This unexpected turn of events may have been inevitable and something that was always going to happen.

When the lights go down in the city, don't be looking up for no pity.
Don't expect sympathy from others when things go wrong; you need to take responsibility for your own actions.

You come you go and you know that what you had was gold
Life is fleeting, and it's important to appreciate the good things you have before they're gone.

You're mind is tripping your own mind, you're the one that's wasting your own time
Don't get in your own way and overthink things; you're the only one who can change your situation.

You left me to believe
The singer was given a false sense of hope or expectation.

That two loving minds will never achieve
The idea that commitment and love can lead to success was debunked.

Maybe you are right, but still I don't agree.
The artist acknowledges the other person's perspective, but does not accept it as their own truth.

You see, too much is too much for me
The artist may have felt overwhelmed or burdened by the other person's expectations or demands.

Come on....... Say you've got to be kiddin me.
The artist may be expressing disbelief or frustration with their current situation.

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