Discover the story of the song > Mighty Joe Moon – Grant Lee Buffalo

The song asks if the protagonist has been to a place called Cumberland Gap or seen the green on a map where the mountains rise, tasted the best trout, or slept in a cozy log house with his feet up. The chorus talks about how the protagonist, Mighty Joe Moon, can never be controlled and might even choose to drive off a bridge or swim if he feels like it. Heaven is in control of his fate, but he can't control where his money goes. In essence, the song describes a free-spirited man named Mighty Joe Moon who does what he wants, no matter the consequences, and cannot be tamed.