Pocket Of A Clown
Raul Malo Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Inside the pocket of a clown
Is a sad place to hang around
Just watching smiles turn into frowns
Inside the pocket of a clown

Inside the heartache of a fool
You'll learn things they don't teach in school
And lessons there can be real cruel
Inside the heartache of a fool

Hollow lies, they make a thin disguise
As little drops of truth fall from your eyes

Hollow lies, they make a thin disguise
As little drops of truth fall from your eyes

Inside a memory from the past
Lives every love that didn't last
And sweet dreams can start to fade real fast
Inside a memory from the past

It's a real sad place to hang around
Inside the pocket of a clown
Inside the pocket of a clown




Inside the pocket of a clown
Inside the pocket of a clown

Overall Meaning

In Raul Malo's song "Pocket of a Clown," the lyrics explore the inner turmoil and melancholy of individuals who hide their true emotions and vulnerabilities behind a façade of happiness and laughter. The title of the song refers to a clown's pocket, which is traditionally associated with humor, joy, and entertainment; however, in this context, it symbolizes a place where sadness and loneliness deeply reside. The first verse starts by saying, "Inside the pocket of a clown is a sad place to hang around", implying that clowns may hide their pain behind their painted face and laughter, while in reality, they might be struggling with deep emotional wounds.


The second verse continues with the theme of hidden pain. It speaks about the heartache of a fool and the lessons one learns from it. The words "Inside the heartache of a fool, You'll learn things they don't teach in school", suggest that people might gain knowledge about life when they experience the disappointments and heartaches of romantic relationships. The final verse entails that the past, especially memories of lost loves, can be a cauldron of heartache where sweet dreams start to fade away.


The chorus about "Hollow lies" underscores the notion that people often use lies to mask their innermost emotions to others and to themselves. The line, "As little drops of truth fall from your eyes," implies that it is hard to maintain the façade of happiness, and eventually, tears fall as the truth emerges.


Overall, the song Pocket of a Clown is a poignant reflection of emotional suppression and the pain of putting up a front, emphasizing the need to be true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside the pocket of a clown
Being in a clown's pocket is a place of sadness and melancholy.


Is a sad place to hang around
It is a depressing place to be.


Just watching smiles turn into frowns
Observing happiness turn into sadness.


Inside the heartache of a fool
The pain of a foolish person.


You'll learn things they don't teach in school
You will gain knowledge not acquired from education.


And lessons there can be real cruel
The lessons learned can be harsh and difficult.


Hollow lies, they make a thin disguise
False statements are a poor cover-up.


As little drops of truth fall from your eyes
You will eventually reveal the truth unintentionally.


Inside a memory from the past
In a past memory.


Lives every love that didn't last
Every love that ended is still present in that memory.


And sweet dreams can start to fade real fast
As a result, the beautiful memories will begin to disappear rapidly.


It's a real sad place to hang around
The pocket of a clown is a place of misery.


Inside the pocket of a clown
Being in a clown's pocket is a place of sadness and melancholy.


Inside the pocket of a clown
Being in a clown's pocket is a place of sadness and melancholy.


Inside the pocket of a clown
Being in a clown's pocket is a place of sadness and melancholy.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found