“Cake by the Ocean” is a song recorded by American pop-rock band DNCE for their debut album Swaay. The song was released as the album’s lead single on September 18, 2015 and was an immediate success, becoming their first top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. It has become a staple of DNCE’s live performances, and has since been covered by many other artists.
Overview of “Cake By the Ocean”
“Cake by the Ocean” is an upbeat and catchy pop-rock song with a Caribbean-inspired beat. The song was written by DNCE’s frontman Joe Jonas, Justin Tranter, and Swedish producer and songwriter Mattman & Robin. The lyrics of the song describe a couple dancing on the beach and enjoying a “slice of cake by the ocean”. The song has been praised for its catchy hook and light-hearted lyrics, and has become one of the most popular DNCE songs.