Clever People and Grocers

Song Meaning

The brief exchange in "Clever People and Grocers" immediately plunges into a philosophical clash. Alexis opens with a sharp critique, telling someone they "think too much." This overthinking is then linked to "clever people and grocers," a striking pairing that suggests meticulousness, whether intellectual or transactional, can be a burden. The lyrics establish a tension between analytical thought and a more unburdened existence.