Savage Time
Big Sean & Metro Boomin Lyrics


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Yeah (Secure enemy!)
Yeah, look (If they do not surrender, shoot 'em on sight)

Talking to my momma half the time (Shoot on sight)
Talking to my daddy half the time
Streets crazy, they don't salvage time (this is execution time)
Look at the news, that's savage time (whoa)
Rolex, that's savage time (whoa)
Pass the licks, I ain't passing time (no)
Cutthroat, we on savage time (cut)
Cutthroat, we on savage time

Look, I'm taking out anyone in my way (way)
I'm not playing with you, bitch, this not the WNBA
I'm a real-life star, so you know I need my space
Beat a white supremacist black
Till that motherfucker hate his face
I been going through some issues that nobody dealing with
Surrounded by real killers and shit, doing it for the thrill of it
Graveyards on some Thriller shit, only zombies 'round here; fiends
They need help and they had dreams, but don't nobody give a shit
Yeah, just like them boys in cells who had dreams of NFL
How they supposed to pray to God if they keep waking up in hell?
Been there so long
They got pictures with the fucking devil himself
Everybody need direction, even if it's to find they self
Look, I'm the greatest of our time, bitch, I do it till I die
Swear I'm done with all the bullshit like I moved up out the Chi'
All that fuck shit obsolete, boy, I hop up on my feet
I'm the only one stopping me
I give you one finger away for peace
I'mma take that water from Flint, and I'mma go up there to D.C
I'mma make the president drink, he wouldn't even let it touch his sink
I said "God, we need a blessing," God said, "Go and see the reverend"
People line outside the churches
Like it's the white and blue 11's (Straight up)
Hurricanes hitting with another bomb threat, man
This shit feel like Armageddon
Swear I'm goin' every second
So I keep good weed, good vibes, good crystals
Lavender eucalyptus, mixing it with the incense
Just to relieve my tension
Savage time, yeah, it's time to take this shit
I mean, record-breaking shit, all we doing is taking risks
I ain't got time to take my time, I'm doin' it like my life on the line
I ain't have no lifeline in my whole lifetime, no hero to hide behind
With a soul like mine, when it go night time
There's no other choice but to shine
Look, no gold mines
Set goals in my mind when the stars are aligned
I'm divine (straight, straight)
So understand we gon' see success, that's inevitable (whoa)
You couldn't hold me down even if I was in federal (whoa)
You couldn't stop these plays even if I was ineligible
Kneeling like Colin Kaepernick if that shit unethical (Kap)
Yeah, free my mind, no bargain (free)
Got one girl, she the hardest (I swear)
That pussy supercharging, making love between war and
Then I hit the stage then get to talking
Like I'm Marcus Garvey (like I'm Marcus)
Like how is dark skin a weapon, but they treat it like a target?
Like how if you rich in the mind, then you already worth a fortune
Like you deserve every single golden por-

Shots fired, I need 'em right now!
I need 'em, man down right now!
Shots fired, I repeat backup request! Front line

I am at a point where I just don't have any more
To give or feel (front line, front line! Watch out)
How the fuck I'm supposed to feel?
Shit's way too real in the field
Tell me how the fuck I'm supposed to feel now?
Shit real out here in the field
Got me on no chill
These bitches got me on no chill

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh

If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you

Young nigga heaven sent, raising hell till it's heaven again
My niggas used to sell dope, they was Backstreet Boys
Cops land 'em on the pavement, now they black street boys
Pins, trays, suits, how I'm mobbing
Alley-oop opportunities
Yeah I lob it to all of my niggas 'cause we got no other options
I pray V12 is the only time I'm boxed in
Fuck a fake hoe, that bitch toxic
Push her off of me like I'm in mosh pits
Every day fresh as fuck, you niggas never fly, you an ostrich
Bad crew, murderous around, we the mobsters
Bitch, I've never touched a mop in my life
I've never ever nine-to-fived in my life
I'm riding through the D with all my jewelries
So much love for me, I never get robbed in my life
Aretha Franklin, respect it, respect
So in tune, I forgot how to stress
So in tune like the choir that's blessed
Boy, no stunt double, I'd die by the set, yeah
Got signed up like a nigga protest
If I ain't a pro at it, then a nigga pro effect
Been doing this forever, I ain't getting old yet
Bitch, I'mma fill this up in Möet
And my girl get mo' wet, only thing I cuff is Rolex
My nigga working with them bows, that's Bowflex
I straighten this shit out, no botox
I call the shots, no techs
rocking enough chains for four necks, bitch

Freedom birds, freedom ring
Free the eyes, let 'em see
Freedom birds, Freedom birds (straight up)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Sean & Metro Boomin's song Savage Time deal with various themes such as police brutality, racial inequality, personal struggles, and the need for self-confidence and perseverance. The song starts with a message about taking down enemies with deadly force, followed by a reflection on the chaos and brutality of the world, particularly in the streets, where time is a scarce resource. This line also implies a sense of urgency and action where people should retaliate instead of waiting for justice to take its due course. With the line "Rolex, that's savage time," the song seems to link the savagery of the streets and passing time with materialism, suggesting that people use wealth as a way to distract themselves from societal problems.


Later in the song, Big Sean reflects on the difficulties of life and how people have to navigate these challenges on their own. He talks about the power of music and demonstrates his disgust at the racial injustices faced by Black people, and how these issues should be addressed. The song ends with a chant that suggests the importance of freedom and the need for unity to achieve this freedom, as freedom is not just a concept but a duty that people need to fight for.


Overall, Savage Time is a powerful commentary on the current state of society, the struggle for justice, and the need for self-confidence and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah (Secure enemy!)
If they do not surrender, shoot 'em on sight


Yeah, look (If they do not surrender, shoot 'em on sight)
If they do not surrender, shoot 'em on sight


Talking to my momma half the time (Shoot on sight)
Shoot on sight


Talking to my daddy half the time
Talking to my father occasionally


Streets crazy, they don't salvage time (this is execution time)
This is execution time


Look at the news, that's savage time (whoa)
This is a time of brutality and violence, just like the news portrays


Rolex, that's savage time (whoa)
A Rolex represents a savage time


Pass the licks, I ain't passing time (no)
I'm not wasting time, I'm taking action


Cutthroat, we on savage time (cut)
We are ruthless and violent, this is a ruthless time


Look, I'm taking out anyone in my way (way)
I will eliminate anyone who obstructs my path


I'm not playing with you, bitch, this not the WNBA
I'm serious, this is not a game like the WNBA


I'm a real-life star, so you know I need my space
As a celebrity, I require personal space


Beat a white supremacist black
Physically harm a white supremacist until they have severe injuries


Till that motherfucker hate his face
Cause the white supremacist to despise his own appearance


I been going through some issues that nobody dealing with
I have been experiencing problems that no one else is addressing


Surrounded by real killers and shit, doing it for the thrill of it
I am in the company of dangerous individuals who engage in criminal activities for excitement


Graveyards on some Thriller shit, only zombies 'round here; fiends
This place is like a scene from the music video Thriller, filled with zombies and drug addicts


They need help and they had dreams, but don't nobody give a shit
These people require assistance and they once had aspirations, but no one cares about them


Yeah, just like them boys in cells who had dreams of NFL
Similar to those incarcerated individuals who once aspired to be in the NFL


How they supposed to pray to God if they keep waking up in hell?
How can they have faith in God when their lives are filled with constant suffering?


Been there so long
They have been in this terrible situation for an extended period


They got pictures with the fucking devil himself
They have developed a close relationship with a truly evil person


Everybody need direction, even if it's to find they self
Everyone requires guidance, even if it's just to discover their own identity


Look, I'm the greatest of our time, bitch, I do it till I die
I am the best of my generation, I will continue to excel until my death


Swear I'm done with all the bullshit like I moved up out the Chi'
I'm tired of all the nonsense, similar to leaving the hectic lifestyle of Chicago


All that fuck shit obsolete, boy, I hop up on my feet
I disregard all the unnecessary drama, I quickly regain my composure


I'm the only one stopping me
I am the only person who can hinder my own progress


I give you one finger away for peace
I extend my middle finger as an act of hostility


I'mma take that water from Flint, and I'mma go up there to D.C
I will personally transport clean water from Flint, Michigan to Washington D.C.


I'mma make the president drink, he wouldn't even let it touch his sink
I will compel the president to consume this water, as he wouldn't even allow it to come in contact with his sink


I said 'God, we need a blessing,' God said, 'Go and see the reverend'
I expressed my plea for divine intervention, and God directed me to seek guidance from a religious figure


People line outside the churches
Individuals are waiting outside the churches


Like it's the white and blue 11's (Straight up)
They line up outside the churches, just like people do for the release of the Air Jordan 11 sneakers


Hurricanes hitting with another bomb threat, man
The impact of hurricanes is comparable to a bomb threat


This shit feel like Armageddon
This situation feels like the end of the world


Swear I'm goin' every second
I am constantly on the move and actively involved in various activities


So I keep good weed, good vibes, good crystals
I ensure that I have high-quality marijuana, positive energy, and valuable gemstones


Lavender eucalyptus, mixing it with the incense
I combine lavender and eucalyptus scents with incense


Just to relieve my tension
This mixture helps me alleviate my stress


Savage time, yeah, it's time to take this shit
This is a brutal period, it's time to act decisively


I mean, record-breaking shit, all we doing is taking risks
We are accomplishing remarkable things by taking daring actions


I ain't got time to take my time, I'm doin' it like my life on the line
I don't have the luxury of going slowly, I'm approaching this as if my life is at stake


I ain't have no lifeline in my whole lifetime, no hero to hide behind
Throughout my entire life, I didn't have anyone to rely on or seek refuge in


With a soul like mine, when it go night time
Given my spirit, when darkness falls


There's no other choice but to shine
My only option is to radiate light and brilliance


Look, no gold mines
There are no abundant resources or opportunities


Set goals in my mind when the stars are aligned
I establish goals in my mind when favorable circumstances arise


I'm divine (straight, straight)
I possess divine qualities


So understand we gon' see success, that's inevitable (whoa)
Know that we will inevitably achieve success


You couldn't hold me down even if I was in federal (whoa)
Even if I were incarcerated, you couldn't keep me from succeeding


You couldn't stop these plays even if I was ineligible
Even if I were disqualified, you couldn't prevent me from making significant achievements


Kneeling like Colin Kaepernick if that shit unethical (Kap)
Protesting like Colin Kaepernick if something is morally wrong


Yeah, free my mind, no bargain (free)
I liberate my thoughts without compromising


Got one girl, she the hardest (I swear)
I have a girl who is the strongest and most resilient (I promise)


That pussy supercharging, making love between war and
Intimacy between us is intense, a blend of passion and conflict


Then I hit the stage then get to talking
After performing on stage, I engage in conversation


Like I'm Marcus Garvey (like I'm Marcus)
I speak with authority and influence, similar to Marcus Garvey


Like how is dark skin a weapon, but they treat it like a target?
They view dark skin as a threat, yet they subject it to discrimination and prejudice


Like how if you rich in the mind, then you already worth a fortune
If you possess intellectual wealth, you already have tremendous value


Like you deserve every single golden por-
You deserve all the richness and prosperity


Shots fired, I need 'em right now!
There are gunshots, I require immediate assistance!


I need 'em, man down right now!
I need help, there's someone injured right now!


Shots fired, I repeat backup request! Front line
Gunshots have been fired, I urgently request additional support! Prepare for direct combat


I am at a point where I just don't have any more
I have reached a stage where I have nothing left


To give or feel (front line, front line! Watch out)
I no longer have the capacity to offer or experience emotions


How the fuck I'm supposed to feel?
How am I expected to have emotions?


Shit's way too real in the field
The situations in this environment are extremely intense and authentic


Tell me how the fuck I'm supposed to feel now?
Now, please explain how I am supposed to feel


Shit real out here in the field
The realities in this environment are truly profound


Got me on no chill
I am extremely tense and alert


These bitches got me on no chill
These women have caused me to be on high alert and defensive


If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you
If Young Metro (producer Metro Boomin) doesn't trust you, I will shoot you


Young nigga heaven sent, raising hell till it's heaven again
I am a young man who was divinely chosen, causing chaos until harmony is restored


My niggas used to sell dope, they was Backstreet Boys
My friends were once drug dealers, similar to the Backstreet Boys


Cops land 'em on the pavement, now they black street boys
The police arrest them, now they are black men living on the streets


Pins, trays, suits, how I'm mobbing
Pins, trays, and suits are symbols of my powerful and organized group


Alley-oop opportunities
Excellent opportunities being passed to us with great precision


Yeah I lob it to all of my niggas 'cause we got no other options
I provide these opportunities to all of my friends because we have no other choices


I pray V12 is the only time I'm boxed in
I hope that being inside a V12 vehicle is the only situation where I feel confined


Fuck a fake hoe, that bitch toxic
I do not want to deal with a deceitful woman, she is harmful


Push her off of me like I'm in mosh pits
I forcefully push her away, as if I am in a chaotic mosh pit


Every day fresh as fuck, you niggas never fly, you an ostrich
I am stylish and impressive every day, while you guys are never fashionable, you are like ostriches


Bad crew, murderous around, we the mobsters
I have a dangerous crew, filled with killers, we are like mobsters


Bitch, I've never touched a mop in my life
I have never cleaned anything, I've never used a mop


I've never ever nine-to-fived in my life
I have never worked a typical nine-to-five job in my life


I'm riding through the D with all my jewelries
I am driving through Detroit with all of my expensive jewelry


So much love for me, I never get robbed in my life
I receive so much love and respect that no one dares to steal from me


Aretha Franklin, respect it, respect
Respect my talent and success, just like Aretha Franklin


So in tune, I forgot how to stress
I am so attuned to my surroundings that I have forgotten how to experience stress


So in tune like the choir that's blessed
I am in harmony, like a blessed choir


Boy, no stunt double, I'd die by the set, yeah
I perform all my dangerous stunts myself, I'm willing to die for my craft


Got signed up like a nigga protest
My signing was a form of protest similar to a black person


If I ain't a pro at it, then a nigga pro effect
If I am not an expert at it, then it has a profound effect on me


Been doing this forever, I ain't getting old yet
I have been in the game for a long time, but I am not aging


Bitch, I'mma fill this up in Möet
I am going to pour champagne into a Möet bottle


And my girl get mo' wet, only thing I cuff is Rolex
My girlfriend becomes more aroused, the only thing I am committed to is my Rolex


My nigga working with them bows, that's Bowflex
My friend is dealing with firearms, it's like he is using a Bowflex


I straighten this shit out, no botox
I resolve this issue, no need for artificial enhancements like Botox


I call the shots, no techs
I am in control, no need for additional support from technicians


Rocking enough chains for four necks, bitch
I am wearing so many chains that it resembles having four necks


Freedom birds, freedom ring
Liberty is represented by birds and rings


Free the eyes, let 'em see
Allow individuals to have clear vision and understanding


Ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure


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Expressing excitement or pleasure


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Expressing excitement or pleasure


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Expressing excitement or pleasure


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Expressing excitement or pleasure


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Expressing excitement or pleasure


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Expressing excitement or pleasure


If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you
If Young Metro (producer Metro Boomin) doesn't trust you, I will shoot you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, CHRIS ELLIOT, JACQUES WEBSTER, LELAND TYLER WAYNE, MICHAEL BRANDON BARNES, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON

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Youn Lo

[Interlude]
Shots fired, I need 'em right now!
I need 'em, man down right now! Shots fired, I repeat backup request! Front line, front line, front line!

[Bridge: Big Sean]
I am at a point where I just don't have any more to give or feel
How the fuck I'm supposed to feel?
Shit's way too real in the field
Tell me how the fuck I'm supposed to feel now?
Shit real out here in the field
Got me on no chill
These bitches got me on no chill

[Segue: Travis Scott]
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All comments from YouTube:

ZetoXiV

One of his most underrated song he’s ever made but im lowkey glad not a lot of people know this imo songs are better when they are unknown to the mainstream people

g m

Idk Why official One is down

Kaleb Harris

This shit changed my life. It speaks real truth and motivates me beyond no measure

High Temperature

Exactly!! Big Sean is still slept on but it's okay because he'll be the "only one at the end like counting backwards."
This nigga is bout to be a legend, remember i told you this.

Nasah J

One of my favorite Big Sean songs 💯

Sergio Ortiz

This song is beautiful. Metros production is insane and Sean flows right through the whole thing, perfectly done.

Andrew Jauregui

"Graveyards on some Thriller shit, only zombies 'round here; fiends
They need help and they had dreams, but don't nobody give a shit"
That shit hits Me hard working 14 hour shifts Mon-Sat

Razer Gaming

what does it mean

z

3:30 that transition of the crazy reverse beat and Travis vocals is legendary

Mizunara

💯

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