Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “Did You Mean Jelly Beans (When You Said Cabbage Head)” by Joe Clay
This funny song by Joe Clay is about finding love in unexpected places. The narrator is a man stuck in a boring life full of mundane activities and monotonous tasks. He is feeling disconnected from the world and lonely until he meets someone who he thinks may be different. He discovers that this person’s quirky and unique perspective on life has given him a sense of joy and joyfulness. As the narrator tries to make sense of the relationship, he reflects on the words of this person, wondering if they meant something greater when they said something seemingly mundane. He ponders the idea that maybe their quirky words and ideas could be a sign of a deeper connection, and wonders if this person could ever really understand him. Life could be filled with joy and laughter if only he had the courage to take a chance on something unexpected. In the end, the narrator finds love in a place he least expected and discovers what the proverbial “cabbage head” truly meant.