Pocket of a Clown

"Pocket of a Clown" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in June 1994 as the fifth and final single from his album This Time. This song peaked at number 22 in the United States and at number 4 in Canada.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "nicely produced and jumping shuffle tune." She goes on to say that it isn't Yoakam's "strongest song, but it's still a few levels above much of what makes today's playlists."

Music video

The music video was directed by Gregory R. Alosio. The video won the Country Music Television Europe, Music Video of the Year Award.

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

Hollow lies, 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
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