What does 'cake by the ocean' mean?

The innuendo of “Cake by the Ocean” is just vague enough to mean literal sex by the ocean or dessert on the beach. It’s a party anthem about two things most people enjoy. Jonas told MTV News the meaning behind the song and how the title originated with Swedish producers Mattman & Robin.

What is DNCE's 'Cake by the ocean' song?

In the video, DNCE performs on the beach for an International Cake Fight. The cake fight turns into a free-for-all, then becomes a giant beach party with DNCE performing by the ocean. “Cake by the Ocean” is the sound of Jonas with sex on his mind. Jonas and DNCE took this 1970s-inspired song to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Songs chart.

Why is sex on the beach called 'Cake by the ocean'?

The lyrics may seem innocent enough on first listen, but the jam is actually filled with dirty innuendos. Joe Jonas spoke with MTV in 2015 and explained the lyrics to the band's song. According to Jonas, the song came about because the Swedish producers they were working with kept confusing the term "sex on the beach" with "cake by the ocean."

Who wrote 'Cake by the ocean'?

Nielsen Music declared "Cake by the Ocean" the second most-played song in Canada for 2016, behind only Canadian singer Justin Bieber 's single "Love Yourself". "Cake by the Ocean" was co-written by Joe Jonas, Justin Tranter, and Swedish duo Mattman & Robin, who also produced the song.