Discover the story of the song > What’s That Smells Like Fish – Blind Boy Fuller

The protagonist is asking their mother and partner what a certain smell is, and they both respond that it is food. The protagonist continues to ask about the smell, with their partner saying it smells like sardines and their mother saying it smells like pudding. The protagonist concludes by saying that the smell is food and it is really good. The song suggests that the smell of fish represents something desirable or enjoyable to the protagonist.