Lyric discussion by tehanu 

I have always wondered, what the heck are "tar balls"? Should I know this already?

Other than that, I have to say I find this song delightful. I like Jack's whimsical lyrics, like "she moves like a jellyfish," and his style of delivery perfectly complements them.

I also like how all of Jack's song portray the ambivalence of love - he sees this woman's imperfections very well, but his main complaint is that she doesn't listen.

YOu get tar balls on your feet from walking around the beaches of southern california, maybe other ones. I grew up surfing Bolsa Chica and my feet would literally have tar on the bottom that took serious scrubbing to get off. that might have something to do with why there are oil rigs out there.

But that line makes my family smile because it reminds us of the good days before I hade to move, and we were all happy. hahah one happy tar covered family.

On the beaches in San Diego where he met his wife there is tar that seeps through the sand and sticks to your feet. Also the "DLG" is a dining hall at their college

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