Beef Jerky
Cibo Matto Lyrics


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My weight is 300 pounds
My favorite is beef jerky
I'm a vagabond, I'm a vagabond
My mom says, "You are kinky!"

Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours
Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours
Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours
Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours

Lay down here, baby
Just relax, honey

My baby horse is Jennifer
What a beefy hip!
She has a fine coat of fur
What shiny hair!

Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours
Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours
Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours
Who cares? I don't care!
A horse's ass is better than yours





Let's eat carrots together until
Let's eat carrots together until 

Overall Meaning

On the surface, "Beef Jerky" by Cibo Matto may seem nonsensical with its repetition of the phrase "A horse's ass is better than yours," along with references to a 300-pound protagonist's love of jerky and admiration for a horse named Jennifer. However, the song can be interpreted through the lens of body image and self-acceptance. The overweight character in the song is unapologetically indulging in his favorite food, beef jerky, while not caring about societal expectations of weight and beauty. The line "My mom says, 'You are kinky!'" could be seen as a commentary on how unconventional or perceived "abnormal" behavior is stigmatized.


The chorus of the song, "A horse's ass is better than yours," might be interpreted as a rejection of societal expectations of attractiveness and a reclaiming of one's own body and self-worth. It could also be seen as a playful response to those who judge or criticize the singer's appearance. The use of a horse as a metaphor may signify the freedom and strength that comes with owning and accepting one's body, regardless of social beauty standards.


Overall, "Beef Jerky" can be interpreted as a fun and empowering anthem for body positivity and self-acceptance, while also pushing back against societal expectations of beauty and conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

My weight is 300 pounds
I am overweight


My favorite is beef jerky
I love to have beef jerky


I'm a vagabond, I'm a vagabond
I am a wanderer


My mom says, "You are kinky!"
My mother thinks that I am weird


Who cares? I don't care!
I don't care about your opinion


A horse's ass is better than yours
Your behavior is worse than a horse's backside


Lay down here, baby
Lie down here


Just relax, honey
Just relax


My baby horse is Jennifer
I have a horse named Jennifer


What a beefy hip!
Jennifer has a strong hip


She has a fine coat of fur
Her fur is very nice


What shiny hair!
Her hair is shiny


Let's eat carrots together until
Let's eat carrots together until


Let's eat carrots together until
Let's keep eating carrots


Who cares? I don't care!
I still don't care about your opinion


A horse's ass is better than yours
You are still worse than a horse's backside


Who cares? I don't care!
I will never care about your opinion


A horse's ass is better than yours
You will always be worse than a horse's backside


Who cares? I don't care!
You can keep talking, I still don't care


A horse's ass is better than yours
Your words are still terrible




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MIHO HATORI, YUKA HONDA

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