Ice Cream
Teenage Joans Lyrics


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I′ve got this little thing in my brain
A devil giving me a migraine
At the bottom of the food chain
Is it time for me to get a new name
Just try your best to make me satisfied
'Cause you′ll always come back around
Well I'll call my lawyer 'cause it makes no sense
Why you′re happy standing your ground
Watching me drown

Give me my ice cream
′Cause I've been
Chasing after people who run too fast
It′s no fun, getting outrun
I'd get a head start but I′ll still place last
Give me my icecrеam
I scream

Don't want a big kid tying my shoelace
But is thеre even any point
When you′re living out of space?
Just have a rest, you'll wake up satisfied
'Cause your head′s not spinning around
Well I′ll call my doctor cause it makes no sense
I'm seeing double as I fall down, hitting the ground

Give me my ice cream
′Cause I've been
Chasing after people who run too fast
It′s no fun, getting outrun
I'd get a head start but I′ll still place last
Your limousine, is so clean
I'm hoping, that you don't throw me out
′Cause I′ve been nice so please
Give me my
Give me my icecream

Give me my icecream
'Cause I′ve been
Chasing after people who run too fast
It's no fun, getting outrun
I′d get a head start but I'll still place last

Your limousine is so clean
I′m hoping, that you don't throw me out
'Cause I′ve been nice so please
Give me my

Ba-da-da-da
Ba-da-da-da-da-da
Ba-da-da-da
Ba-da-da-da-da-da




Ba-da-da-da
Ba-da-da-da-da-da

Overall Meaning

The song "Ice Cream" by Teenage Joans is about the struggle of feeling inferior and the desire for acceptance. The first verse talks about a devil in the singer's brain that gives her a headache and makes her feel like she's at the bottom of the food chain. This is a metaphor for the negative thoughts and insecurities that can plague someone's mind. She then pleads with someone to make her satisfied, even though she knows they'll come back around later. This could be a reference to trying to fit in with a certain group of people or constantly seeking validation from others. The chorus then repeats the phrase "give me my ice cream," which represents a desire for something sweet and comforting in the midst of these struggles.


The second verse continues the theme of feeling inferior, with a reference to not wanting a "big kid" to tie her shoelace. The line "living out of space" could be interpreted as feeling disconnected from others or feeling like an outsider. She again pleads for someone to make her satisfied and expresses confusion about the situation, which prompts her to want to call a lawyer or a doctor. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the desire for ice cream as a way to cope with these emotions. The song ends with a repetition of the same line, "give me my ice cream," before trailing off into a series of ba-da-da-das.


Overall, the song is a relatable representation of the struggles of growing up and trying to find one's place in the world. The desire for acceptance and validation is universal, and the use of the metaphor of ice cream provides a sweet and accessible way to express this.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got this little thing in my brain
I am dealing with a nagging thought or idea that won't go away


A devil giving me a migraine
This persistent thought is causing me a lot of stress and discomfort


At the bottom of the food chain
I feel like I am not as important or valued as others


Is it time for me to get a new name
I am considering reinventing myself or starting a new chapter in my life


Just try your best to make me satisfied
I am looking for someone to help me feel better or more content


'Cause you'll always come back around
I know that this person will continue to be in my life and I want them to be there for me


Well I'll call my lawyer 'cause it makes no sense
I am feeling frustrated and confused by someone's actions to the point where I want to involve legal action


Why you're happy standing your ground
I don't understand why this person is refusing to see things from my perspective


Watching me drown
I feel like this person is not helping me when I am struggling


Give me my ice cream
I want something that will make me feel better or happier


'Cause I've been chasing after people who run too fast
I am trying to keep up with others, but I am always falling behind


It's no fun, getting outrun
I am feeling discouraged and frustrated by my inability to keep up


I'd get a head start but I'll still place last
Even if I try to get a head start, I will still not be able to keep up with others


Don't want a big kid tying my shoelace
I do not want someone else to control me or treat me like a child


But is there even any point when you're living out of space?
I am questioning the purpose of certain actions or decisions when they do not seem to have a clear outcome or benefit


Just have a rest, you'll wake up satisfied
I am encouraging someone to take a break and relax, so they can feel better


'Cause your head's not spinning around
Taking a break can help calm the mind and ease feelings of overwhelm


Well I'll call my doctor cause it makes no sense
I am experiencing symptoms or sensations that do not make sense or seem unusual


I'm seeing double as I fall down, hitting the ground
My physical or mental health may be deteriorating to the point where I am experiencing physical symptoms or struggling to function


Your limousine, is so clean
I am envious of someone else's possessions or lifestyle


I'm hoping, that you don't throw me out
I am worried that this person will reject or abandon me if I do not live up to their expectations


'Cause I've been nice so please
I have been doing my best to be kind and helpful, so I hope they will reciprocate


Ba-da-da-da
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Ba-da-da-da-da-da
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Ba-da-da-da
This is a musical interlude with no specific meaning


Ba-da-da-da-da-da
This is a musical interlude with no specific meaning


Ba-da-da-da
This is a musical interlude with no specific meaning


Ba-da-da-da-da-da
This is a musical interlude with no specific meaning




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Peter Louch

Fact: Teenage Joans can't make bad music

Jack Cornford

Cant believe this has 900 views i heard this on the radio and it was such a banger

Sqwodd

dudes, never stop making music, this song is my new fav

Rebecca Sylvia

I really love your music, its so fun and loud!!

Tim Carroll

Never knew who Teenage Joans were until I saw you opening for The Chats last weekend.. as far as I’m concerned, they should have been supporting YOU! Unreal stuff, have been listening to everything on repeat ever since 🤘❤️

Potatoh8r

This song gave me comfort in a dark time. thank you.

Paul Collins

Love it as always!

Ben Kieler

Love it ! 🤟

J D

These girls sound like triple j from the late nineties, I love it!

knfbnny

This song slaps 🔥

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