Discover the story of the song > Mouthful Of Cavities – Blind Melon

This song is about the protagonist feeling like they have a lot of problems and addiction, and they are aware that their partner knows about them. He feels that his soul has become like a bowl of jokes that everyone can see through, and that his addiction has caused him to lose touch with a friend he used to love to watch smile. The chorus implies that despite this, he knows that his partner still laughs and finds joy, even if it's hidden inside.