In the song, Joey expresses his frustration with his body and his longing to be recognized as male. He sings, "I feel like a stranger in my own skin and lost on this shore". The song also speaks to the way that transgender people are often marginalized and discriminated against. Joey sings, "You can keep on pushing me down just because i want to be free so I run."
Through Joey's story,"Joey" raises awareness of the experience of transgender people and encourages empathy and understanding