Baked Plum Cake -Album Version-
Brian the Sun Lyrics

The lyrics of Brian the Sun's "Baked Plum Cake" talk about the inevitable end of a relationship, and the struggles of letting go of the love one once felt for the other person. The opening lines emphasize that the singer knows the inevitable outcome of their relationship, but there is no use in shouting it out. They choose to cut off any inconvenient feelings that get in the way of the love they wrap around each other. The chorus repeats a different variation of "I know, I know" four times, symbolizing the acceptance of the singer that their relationship has come to an end. They want to forget about the person they loved and reach out to them, but it is already too late.

The second verse describes the confusion and uncertainty that comes with any break-up. The memories have no basis, and the facts never stack up. The writer knows how to take the correct steps in life, but they tend to forget them at crucial moments. However, the chorus repeats, reassuring the acceptance of the ending. In the ending verse, the singer confesses their fear of refusing the other person's world, and they feel overwhelmed by the thought of leaving everything behind. Ultimately, the song's theme goes back to the chorus as the writer repeats the lover's name and reaches out to them in vain.