Interpretations:Definition Of Good

All the simple joys in life

It's a pretty simple and straight forward song, simply a list of the things that make life wonderful. Somewhat reminiscent of Money For Dope, could be considered to be a list things that make up the titular Definition of Good, or it could be a list of things that make the protagonist happy, including his Definition of Good.

Nostalgia for Childhood Fun

Many of the references and concepts the song brings up as "definition of good" like candy wax lips, making paper snouts, and sleeping in piles makes me think of kids being silly with their friends/family during a sleepover. The cardboard box that a large appliance came in especially brings to mind kids finding ways to turn it into a car or a spaceship, Calvin from Calvin and Hobbs style. The Captain Beefheart reference always makes me think of a parent introducing their kid to musicians they love, too, since that's such a common experience with TMBG themself.

Not much more to this interpretation, honestly. I just enjoy imagining a family having fun to this song.

35.40.112.170 16:01, 27 February 2024 (EST)