Discover the story of the song > Staple It Together – Jack Johnson

The song is about a man who is stuck in his past and keeps making mistakes that are causing problems in his present and future. The lyrics suggest that he needs to accept his mistakes, learn from them, and move forward. The chorus repeats the phrase "staple it together and call it bad weather" which can be interpreted as a call to accept and deal with the difficult situations in life. Ultimately, the song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that the man and his partner can work together to overcome their problems and be "twice as clever."