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Pigeon Song

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Pigeon Song

Song byAmerica
in AlbumAmerica

Written by Dewey Bunnell, ©1971

Found on America.

Well, I had me a pigeon

By the name of Fred

But I done shot him

In the head

Had me a railroad

Down on the ridge

But I done blowed up

The bridge

Had me a dog

He was my best friend

But to him

I done put an end

Had me a farm

Sittin' pretty on the hill

But if you look

You'll see it ain't there still

I don't know why I done it

Honest, it ain't like me

But I ain't sad now I done it

'Cause a baby boy has got to be free

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Pigeon Song by America tells a story of introspection and the human experience through metaphorical references to pigeons. Key themes include freedom, longing, and the search for meaning in life. Poignant moments in the song highlight feelings of being trapped or confined versus the desire for liberation, illustrated by the imagery of pigeons flying. The song delves into the emotional struggles of finding one's place in the world while yearning for personal growth and understanding.

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