*MY KINDA WEIRD* 🎵 CAKE "The Distance" Reaction

This is our first time listening to Cake. The Distance is an interesting song, but we're not sure if we cracked the meaning.
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[@antemorph66]

Criminally underrated band

[@Cjopa]

You can go to prison for saying “Who is Cake?”

[@B0K1T0]

@@Cjopa Yeah man, at first I thought the whole "underrated" thing was just some annoying meme going on in pretty much every comment section, but I just got out of prison after serving 3 years for not appreciating the taste of some random guy on KZbin.

[@antemorph66]

@@B0K1T0 that's cute but you know perfectly well how the expression is used.

[@bridawg24]

Stupid, parroted comment.

[@ThothWhoWrites]

@@B0K1T0 Hey, I laughed.

[@vjmtz]

Song meaning explained by the band: “It is a song about success and failure, and failure of success, really," said McCrea in 2019. "It’s a sad song, because there is no success. You can explode into the world with great magnificence, and still feel like the guy underneath the Mickey Mouse head, with the fan batteries that have stopped working properly, and it’s dark under there, and everybody wants your autograph.”

[@muleb384]

It's pretty clear the song also has an undertone of the quest for success ruining relationships. He's still at the track, going the distance, she's all alone because he won't stop. Robot talk. I know it when I sees it, as a robot.

[@DWQJVB]

Maybe they should write a good song

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Lol, that’s such a perfect description of this song!

[@davidblauyoutube]

Have you ever felt like you're just spinning your wheels? So did he.

[@coffee8814]

@@DWQJVB hey stupid, the point is, no one can be bigger than the mickey mouse head

[@xtinkerbellax3]

You have to do Short Skirt/Long Jacket. Cake is fun.

[@joeraymorton2414]

They have to do the official video which is a video of people’s REACTIONS to the song. The FIRST reaction video!

[@mourningwoodward]

Seconded

[@steviekc9057]

My fingernails shine like justice.

[@johngardner4096]

Thirded!

[@CoronaryArteryDisease.]

Yesssss

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Cake is a fantastic band with a lot of great songs; if you liked this, check out "Never There" and "Daria"; if you want something a little different, try their cover of "I will Survive" - it's superb.

[@ShaunHensley]

Pretty pink ribbon, hem of your garment

[@anthonywyscarver5067]

I Will Survive was my introduction to Cake!!! A glorious cover song with a simplistic and beautiful guitar solo. Worth a listen, for sure!!!

[@wade6166]

The original song by Gloria Gaynor is great :-) , but Cake did a righteous cover to me !!! :-) :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrVdIiHn9Kerrc

[@melk1393]

Never there yessssssssss

[@Harry_Beanbag]

Just the thought made me sing "Never There" in my head

[@davidtingley9978]

The whole Fashion Nugget album is killer.

[@bobbybobbatunday9959]

Friend is a four letter word helped me gain some perspective on life before i joined the real world. Great song.

[@hedkace]

1000000000%

[@user98xp]

There's nothin' low key about this song. This a major 90s Alternative banger. Glad you guys enjoyed it! Cheers.

[@rafterman5072]

I think it is about a workaholic that has neglected his home life. She ends up leaving and he is too busy to notice.

[@bethanythatsme]

That's more what I've gotten from it as well

[@rabooey]

Hahahah CAKE, yes! Their cover of I Will Survive is good AF and you should stop whatever you're doing at this moment and make a video reaction for it.

[@ianrayner7522]

Yes, definitely: "We're going to play it for you now because we think it's only right to leave you with a little bit of false hope at the end of the concert." kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafWemagmJmjhqM

[@martianwoodpecker]

Agreed. The bass in that cover is insane.

[@rabooey]

@@ianrayner7522 Hahahah $$

[@NathanCline12-21]

The absolute best version of that song

[@brewii4991]

I had two friends in college who did the Cake version on banjo and tuba. They were fucking awesome! I love that cover.

[@jasonlebeau1288]

to me this song has always felt like it's talking about the inner struggle a man has when he loves a woman and wants to do everything he can to provide for her but his devotion to making a better life for her ends up leaving her alone.. inside the man's heart breaks as he shares in the loneliness she feels but he must go the distance and finish the race even though others have already crossed the finish line before him and there's no more reason to continue his pride compels him to finish the work he started because if he doesn't then what was the point of leaving his love on the side alone for so long? it's a tragic story about a love lost over the best of intentions.. sad really..

[@paul.kristoff]

This is definitely a song about masturbation.

[@j7fk13]

@@paul.kristoff did y’all coordinate that ?😂

[@g4m3rm0j0]

same

[@milesdoodling1054]

Yeh I agree with this interpretation

[@robotto8858]

That's a pretty much what I get. This driver wants to be number one to prove he's worthy of her love. She was attracted to that devotion but finds that his obsession to the "goal" leaves her wanting. Reminiscent of the "Watch and the Comb" story.

[@jasonlebeau1288]

if you ever have a long drive ahead of you this is mandatory for the playlist... nothing beats cruising down the freeway bumping this loud!

[@todvball]

....we(7 of us in a minivan) listened to this song on our way to a 1997 NASCAR race (Ohio to *ichigan) . It's such a great song for a road trip!!) :D

[@shahrg]

Got a speeding ticket because of this song!

[@davidsan9654]

Brad made the best joke about the song and didn't even realize it...so glad Lex picked up on it...you two are perfect

[@ShaunHensley]

Lex is awesome for picking up on the arrangement. There are TONS of interesting instruments used by CAKE Like the straw in the fast food lid ert ert ert ert

[@benjamintaylor8780]

These guys do the best version of I will survive ever

[@battygirlrachel]

I love their version!

[@mikesheahan6906]

"Stickshifts and Safetybelts" is another gem.

[@jonathanmartin3767]

Sheep go to heaven, goats go to hell.

[@inexplicablyleft2729]

Finally, someone reacting to Cake. Yes! So many songs to explore. I love Nirvana, etc., but for me the best bands of the 90s were Cake and Weezer.

[@rustysmittyful]

Cake and Weezer? You and I would get along well, friend!

[@candicelitrenta8890]

@@rustysmittyful What about Bare Naked Ladies?

[@CoronaryArteryDisease.]

@@candicelitrenta8890 Omg that band name is hilarious, it has been a while since I heard about them! 😂 No way I would ever name my band that lmao

[@Chipnational]

I'd also throw Cracker on that list.

[@Butters66]

Agreed! Throw in Presidents of the USA and Sublime as well.

[@guywatkins6033]

Frank Sinatra, Mexico, Never there, Satan is my motor - all solid Cake songs.

[@joescarecrow]

another up for Frank Sinatra! maybe add Race car Ya yas as the latter is a short song. Stickshifts and safety belts too! So many good Cake songs!

[@bigz5262]

“Short skirt/long jacket” just for the intro

[@48mastadon]

Another good on from Cake is "Never There."

[@evanboardman08]

You have to listen “never there” by Cake

[@maneatingpie2338]

Yes! Great song

[@Micah_4D]

That bass riff at the beginning sets the whole tone, so good. Cake has been consistently one of my favorite bands, I love everything they put out. Their cover of I Will Survive is great. The whole album Fashion Nugget is great, but don't stop at their first; consistently good albums that bump. Edit: Cake and Blue album, you playing all the music of my tweens.tweets. Also, I'm not a fan of country music but Cake gets some of that flavor and I love it.

[@Superdog-gr5yh]

Yeah that bass is godly

[@jkt9977]

It's about not comprehending (or accepting) that you've been moved on from.

[@jonathanmartin3767]

Cale, under rated band. Unique. Comfort Eagle is great from first song to last song.

[@axman5296]

Kale, on the other hand, is definitely overrated.

[@SeamHead33]

Cake is good too

[@melk1393]

Yes this album is so good 😊

[@B0K1T0]

I wouldn't call J.J. Cale underrated.

[@RonnieRonnie3697]

Cale and Cake should collab

[@bulldawg4910]

Brad's facial expressions lol he's like wtf is this...

[@melanieheathbeasley133]

Y’all I have this whole album downloaded to this day. This is a whole 90’s vibe, we were weird and amazing. Gen X for the win! We will go the distance, we weeded out those who couldn’t survive early on. BTW their “I will Survive “ is a Banger.

[@chemquests]

I had never considered the interpretation she just offered & it’s perfect. I always enjoyed the sound & accepted it as on brand for them to sing nonsense. Very cool to see a song you’ve enjoyed a long time take on a new life.

[@kevinmassey1164]

Cake is a band that if you dig one of their songs, you’ll likely enjoy most of them. Ruby sees all Frank Sinatra Nugget Their cover of “I Will Survive” All great songs, along with the songs others have mentioned

[@bryanberg8230]

Frank Sinatra was my first cake song, got me hooked!

[@guzslat75]

Thank you for your reaction videos and the wide range of music you react to. I was recently diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and music has always been my window in to understanding other people, so reaction videos help me feel more connected to others and the different ways you both react are very helpful to me. A lot of people seem to react to the same things for views and don't seem to care, so I appreciate the diversity of your videos. Keep up the good work. Cheers from the UK.

[@that44rdv4rk]

Italian Leather Sofa is another good one, also their cover of War Pigs is cool.

[@Villagelark]

I really really need someone to react to Italian Leather Sofa. Hope it's these guys

[@jamestreanor4361]

One of the best songs ever!!!!!

[@jamestreanor4361]

@@Villagelark Also, Short Skirt/Long Jacket is the sheeeeut!

[@MZ-bl6wg]

When I discovered Cake, I was in Moab Utah and starting the World famous Slick Rock bike trail and this song started it in my headphones , I put it on repeat and loved it forever rimeinds me a Slick Rock now lol , love how songs attach memories forever. 💓

[@TheNonEdibleCheese]

"Hem of Your Garment" was in "Me, Myself, and Irene". Fit fantastically.

[@Zundfolge]

Its about a guy that's a work-a-holic, who is putting in all this time and effort at work (at a job that he actually kinda sucks at and thus is wasting his time), in order to win over a woman by elevating his social status and wealth (all the while he's ignoring her actual needs). Its not about actual racing (which is why they keep switching the metaphor between driving and riding a horse).

[@stefan_becker]

Their music is sophisticated! I can also recommend listening to their cover version of "I Will Survive" - amazing!

[@christhompson2006]

I love Cake and mostly agree with you but I'm not sure how sophisticated Manah Mahah is. 😄

[@BockwinkleB]

Cake has never put out a bad album. There aren't many that you can say that about.

[@battygirlrachel]

Yas! I have all their albums and love the all

[@DWQJVB]

All their albums are horrible. They suck.

[@BockwinkleB]

@@DWQJVB like your mom

[@DWQJVB]

@@BockwinkleB tell your mom thanks for the blumpkin.

[@markboorman9583]

“There aren’t many that you can say that about”. Except I read that in the comments section of every reaction of every band/artist on every channel

[@jessaw8160]

Cake definitely put out the bumpers. Underrated for sure. How Do You Afford Your Rock and Roll Lifestyle is another good song. Never There is great too.

[@ShaunHensley]

Rock and roll lifestyle is the first song that hit

[@sirdudeness1386]

Cake...one of my favorite bands! So many good songs. Y'all need to mos def check out more of their songs

[@lyleschoepflin5444]

First song from this band I got blessed with, and now years later still loving their music.

[@shanepn]

Whoa y'all are killing it today. All bands I've been waiting for y'all to do

[@battygirlrachel]

One of my fav bands... Loved em since they released this song... I always thought it was about a guy caught up in his work leaving his wife home alone... And they do some great covers... I will survive is awesome

[@bethanythatsme]

Same

[@EdoAntRo]

This song paints a great picture that's easy to imagine. I think that's part of what makes it so good.

[@billspivey6919]

Nice choice.

[@alxbotz]

I love it how she’s so good vibes and he is always moody in every freaking video hahahaha

[@xxpervysagexx]

Glad you could have your “Cake” and eat it too. Seriously though, I had fun watching your reaction to hearing them. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@creatingkansas]

You two are so fun to watch. Natural reactions and great personalities. Thanks!

[@doplinger1]

Love Cake - and they have much better songs than this - “Short Skirt Long Jacket”, and “Never There” are my favorites. They do some great covers too - “War Pigs”, “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town”

[@Captain_Kirk116]

Short Skirt Long Jacket is the theme music for one of my favorite TV shows Chuck!

[@rustysmittyful]

And "Strangers in the Night." Another great cover!

[@gertrudelaronge6864]

I do love their "War Pigs" cover.

[@Dante1920]

Dont forget "i will survive"

[@kristinjoni]

Agreed!

[@robc.8269]

Please check out "I will Survive" off the same album Fashion Nugget their first, it's a disco cover song.

[@ashleymiles1660]

Comfort Eagle, the song and that album, by cake are amazing

[@GreatGarloo]

Also by Cake - "Short Skirt/Long Jacket", "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor cover), "Never There". All great!

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Oh man you guys have got to check out more cake, they have so many great songs. Try "Never There" or "Mustache Man (Wasted)" next. And I always interpreted this song as a story about a racecar driver leaving his woman alone to pursue his career, get your mind out of the gutter lex lol.

[@Tom-lr8wb]

Like others have alluded to they got alot of good songs in their catalogue. "I will survive" cover is worth a listen, and italian leather sofa. Also another band with a similar vibe soul coughing (circles is a good song to introduce ya to em).

[@charmlessman1]

Soul Coughing is SO GOOD. I hope they check them out.

[@Swollen_Goat]

Cake has been one of my favorite bands for a very long time. Pressure Chief, Comfort Eagle, and Prolonging the Magic are all perfect albums for me. Such a unique band and have a great discog.

[@michazmic1]

This was the BEST REVIEW you two have done IMO. Bra d when you said he’s racing his horse and he’s all alone I busted into a crying laugh ! You caught me off guard on that one . Thank you for laugh was most excellent

[@lukec2579]

One of my favorite bands. Carbon Monoxide is one that gets overlooked that I love. Comfort Eagle is high up there, and Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps. But yeah, no bad songs. They do a Muppets song too.

[@ShaunHensley]

Mahna mahna

[@justinchetney3902]

@@ShaunHensley Was originally in a sweedish softcore porn. I just found this out a couple years ago looking into that turn. It was from the 70s. lol!

[@ShaunHensley]

@@justinchetney3902 Jim Henson was a deviant, so I'm not surprised

[@philliperichsen2138]

Cake is SOOOOO underrated!! Love the reaction! Also this is not something you might like the first or second time you hear, but maaaan it grows on you :)

[@mikepaulus4766]

I remember seeing them on Conan O'Brien, I was excited about Cake on Conan. Other guys around sat to watch, they did Short Skirt Long Jacket. A guy asked me if they were a joke band. He didn't get it.

[@kramerbassplayer]

I love how lex nails how he says 'he's going the distance'!

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

Thanks for POSTING KEEP ON KEEPING ON PLEASE BLESS YOU STAY WELL AND HEALTHY ENJOY LIFE 🙏 RESPECT

[@jenn2670]

Finally some Cake!! Love them so much!! Such a different sound and amazing songs

[@canadianhienz57]

Bumpin’ track through and through. Great vid!

[@laxstateofmind]

I love the bass line in this track, this is a classic for me

[@acenull0]

HE'S GOING THE DISTANCE!!! HE'S GOINNNG FOOOR SPEEEEED 😂😂😂 Cake is way too much fun

[@Familytreewoodworks]

Favorite band. Such clever arrangements and collection of instruments

[@Rob-ou1py]

appreciate your exploration of this band, big group lots of sound lots of people contributing, different, ecclectic. love the trumpet myself, thanks so much, so unappreciated they are

[@USGrant-rr2by]

This is THE BEST SONG to put on at an OLD person's xmas party!! They literally have no idea what's going on. It's Fk'n hilarious.

[@bobbybissell4770]

Cake is an amazing band. "NUGGET" & " Frank Sinatra " are bangers.

[@jon-pauldupont5746]

A classic! Cake is always a great listen

[@OUsniper1]

Cake is so fun! Short Skirt/Long Jacket, and Sheep go to Heaven are two of my favs.

[@Scruffyman81]

Excellent band with a fusion of sounds that reflect Sacramento's diversity. I highly recommend: "Long Line of Cars" or "Ruby Sees All" or Walk On By".

[@wolfman-up7dh]

That melodica melody in the chorus is iconic.

[@DanAnkers]

I love that Brad dug it. Awesome. :D

[@james_d_eaton]

"It's my kinda weird. I like it!" That's Cake, in a nutshell.

[@tbs1533]

Aaaah you did it !!! Thanks!!! ❤️

[@alexandresantos8049]

One of the best one hit wonders EVER! Just CLASSIC 90s!

[@ericpierron3994]

Best cover of "I will survive" EVER! Love me some Cake!

[@walgloii1415]

“My kinda weird” exactly! Please do more Cake

[@adamdonovan4071]

“Who could expect this?” Indeed. Cake is always surprising.

[@thorfox3562]

This song is open to so many legitimate interpretations..it’s a masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥

[@stephenthomson6230]

A low-key bumper is now my new favourite way to describe those slow funky tunes!! ✌️

[@croydonmassive]

What a stunning piece of music. A masterpiece.

[@DanABA]

I went to a Cake concert in Vegas once. On the roof of the Cosmo. The big screen monitors showed the singer, the guitarist, and the drummer. Never once did they show the bass player. I left very sad. He's a badass.

[@petepeeters2921]

hahahaha "Who could expect this?" truer words were never spoken

[@ryanprentice6921]

This is the song we'd sing while treading water forever with a rifle over our heads in MCIWS back in the Marine Corps. Pure Motivation

[@MH-fe9hr]

I always had Brad’s take for 20 years. And then I heard Lex’s take and can’t undo it. 🤣🤣

[@FarmWeigh]

I can watch you two all day…… love your videos and love your comments……. Let you are just spellbinding.

[@gud2go50]

Wow, I never thought of that. Great interpretation!

[@PiazzaGurl]

I showed my older sister this band and she loves them. Me too. They do unique. Lex be on point sometimes lol.

[@andrewhallard537]

I just discovered this song today, it definitely bumps

[@mikec.looks4magic554]

Love this and the music is so original.

[@miamifan1137]

It’s about a guy who lost a race and is doing everything he can to win. Even neglecting the women who loves him. He is still driving after everyone else leaves so he can get better and win the next race even if that means not seeing his girl. The horse is just another word for his race car. He is just so determined to win nothing else matters to him. That what I got from the song.

[@jakemistakeroberts2044]

Who could expect this. Love it

[@ext93]

My old jobs foreman played this song and Cake in general all the time at work. Gives me flashbacks

[@colonelquack]

I found this band via Pandora, and I feel like I've upthumbed their entire discography.

[@robbob5302]

Song is about a white collar guy, working late hours, determined to succeed, at the expense of his relationship with his wife. Knowing he should be home, but somehow cannot. Possibly throwing himself into his work, because some part of him knows he does not deserve her.

[@davemac8293]

Their songs are super catchy!! Short skirt, long jacket…. DO IT!!! Lol

[@HugoFDiaz]

Cake!!! Really goooood!!! 90’s the best!

[@runyunhyde4373]

Italian leather sofa has some great trumpet playing.

[@franklavergne3194]

Lex ur great with how you get into character during ur reactions!!

[@tilemonkee5510]

YEEEAAAHHH!!! FINALLY!!! LET THEM HEAR CAKE!! XD

[@smalltowndowntown9199]

This is a really fun song to bump when you’re driving alone in the car.

[@katiemurray735]

Awesome reaction!! Now I'm going to listen to a butt load of Cake! It's been awhile 🙂

[@robertcutting4007]

I love Cake. Fell in love with them the first time I heard them!

[@OGPokey151]

This song is about uhhhhh self pleasure. Cake is full blown my college band. Amazing band. So many gems