Jack Johnson’s song, “Banana Pancakes,” stole this week’s Soothing Song Sunday without a doubt. His acoustic and authentic sound is what makes him a perfect pick for this Soothing Song Sunday. 

This singer-songwriter is definitely one to be recognized due to his laid-back vibes and relaxing guitar melodies. “Banana Pancakes” is one of those songs you just can’t help but to sing and hum along to.

The song, “Banana Pancakes,” was featured on Jack Johnson’s second album In Between Dreams in 2005. The song consists only of him and his guitar, which is why the song sounds so raw and acoustic. His guitar playing alongside his amazing lyrics is what makes “Banana Pancakes” such a memorable and favorite song of so many people.

My interpretation of “Banana Pancakes” is a happy, chill, love song. This is the kind of song that you sing on an early Sunday morning when you just don’t feel like doing anything but laying around and being lazy. Jack Johnson is singing to his significant other about how he just wants to make today a lazy day and forget about all the other work that needs to be done. He just wants to “make banana pancakes,” instead of getting the day started.

The song starts out with Johnson singing, “Can’t you see that it’s just rainin’ / Ain’t no need to go outside. / But baby / You hardly even notice / When I try to show you this / Song is meant to keep you / Doin’ what you’re supposed to…”

From these few beginning lines, it is true that Johnson is singing this song to someone to try and distract them from doing their work and moving along with their own day. Maybe it’s a Monday morning and he just wants to relax and with the rain outside, the entire mood of the situation seems so much simpler to just spend the day in bed.