Savage Good Boy
Japanese Breakfast Lyrics


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(I want to be your man)
I want to be your man
I want to be your savage good boy
I want to take care of you

When everybody's gone
I want you to be the one that I come home to
The one that's up waiting

I want to make the money 'til there's no more to be made
And we will be so wealthy I'm absolved from questioning
That all my bad behavior was just a necessary strain
They're the stakes in a race to win

I've got a five year plan
I've got a pension and six condos
A billion dollar bunker for two

And when the city's underwater
I will wine and dine you in the hollows
On a surplus of freeze dried food

I want to make the money 'til there's no more to be made
And as the last ones standing we'll be tasked to repopulate




And as you rear our children know it's the necessary strain
They're the stakes in the race to live

Overall Meaning

In Japanese Breakfast's song Savage Good Boy, the singer expresses his desire to provide for the person he loves. The first verse introduces the idea that he wants to be her "savage good boy" and take care of her. The second verse is more detailed, explaining that he wants to make as much money as possible and become wealthy so that he will never have to worry about providing for her. He foresees a future where they will be living in a bunker, surrounded by all of the resources they could need, and he will be able to wine and dine her, even when the world is falling apart around them. He acknowledges that the road to this kind of success will be difficult and might necessitate some "bad behavior," but the reward will be worth it.


Overall, the song is about the lengths people will go to in order to provide for the ones they love. The singer is willing to make sacrifices and work hard to ensure that his beloved will always have everything she needs. He sees their future as one of comfort and security, even in the face of potential disaster.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to be your man
I want to be in a committed romantic relationship with you.


I want to be your savage good boy
I want to be the man who passionately loves and takes care of you, who follows his primal instincts to protect you.


I want to take care of you
I want to provide and care for you, to show you my love in practical ways.


When everybody's gone
In times of crisis or loneliness, I want you to be my comfort and home.


I want you to be the one that I come home to
I want you to be the person I can always rely on, and to create a stable and loving life with.


The one that's up waiting
I want you to be the one who is always there for me, even when I'm late or absent.


I want to make the money 'til there's no more to be made
I want to work hard and provide for us financially, achieving financial freedom through hard work.


And we will be so wealthy I'm absolved from questioning
We will become so wealthy that we won't have to worry about financial insecurity or doubt our choices.


That all my bad behavior was just a necessary strain
The hard work and the sacrifices we make to achieve financial security are worth it, and my mistakes along the way will be forgiven because of it.


They're the stakes in a race to win
The financial struggle is the challenge we have to overcome in order to achieve success and a comfortable life together.


I've got a five year plan
I have a clear vision and goals for our future, and I want to work hard to make them a reality.


I've got a pension and six condos
I have the foresight to plan for a secure future and want to provide for our retirement and well-being.


A billion dollar bunker for two
I want to ensure that we are safe and prepared for any future catastrophes, and will do whatever it takes to make sure we are both protected.


And when the city's underwater
In case of natural disaster, I want to be prepared and have a plan to ensure that we are safe and secure.


I will wine and dine you in the hollows
Even in the most challenging situations, I will do everything in my power to make sure we are both comfortable and happy, including finding inventive ways to provide for our needs.


On a surplus of freeze dried food
I will be prepared with the necessary resources to ensure our survival in any situation, no matter how difficult or extreme.


And as the last ones standing we'll be tasked to repopulate
We will overcome the challenges of survival and rebuild society together, creating a new future and family.


And as you rear our children know it's the necessary strain
Raising our children will have its challenges, but we will work together to make sure they are loved and cared for because it's all worth it.


They're the stakes in the race to live
Surviving and thriving as a family is our ultimate goal and worth all the hard work and sacrifices we make.




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Michelle Chongmi Zauner

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LJR Rou

LYRICS! :>

I want to be your man
I want to be your savage good boy
I want to take care of you

When everybody’s gone
I want you to be the one that I come home to
The one that’s up waiting

I want to make the money until there’s no more to be made
And we will be so wealthy I’m absolved from questioning
That all my bad behavior was just a necessary strain
They’re the stakes in a race to win

I’ve got a five year plan
I’ve got a pension and six condos
A billion dollar bunker for two

And when the city’s underwater
I will wine and dine you in the hollows
On a surplus of freeze dried food

I want to make the money until there’s no more to be made
And as the last ones standing we’ll be tasked to repopulate
And as you rear our children know it’s the necessary strain
They’re the stakes in the race to live



Jacob Peter

And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20


In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:5

I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.
John 10:28-30

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
1 John 4:9

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15



ANAMILE VELAZCO MUÑOZ

I want to be your man
I want to be your s-
I want to be your man
I want to be your savage good boy
I want to take care of you
When everybody's gone
Want you to be the one that I come home to
The one that's up waiting
I want to make the money 'til there's no more to be made
And we will be so wealthy, I'm absolved from questioning
That all my bad behavior was just a necessary strain
They're the stakes in the race to win
I've got a five year plan
I've got a pension and six condos
A billion dollar bunker for two
And when the city's underwater
I will wine and dine you in the hollows
On a surplus of freeze dried food
I want to make the money 'til there's no more to be made
And as the last ones standing, we'll be tasked to repopulate
And as you rear our children, know it's the necessary strain
They're the stakes in a race to live



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Megan Lauro

Having Michael Imperioli in this is fucking iconic

sweet pea bee

DAMN, the costuming on this is just gorgeous. Can't wait for the album (and for my hold for Crying in H Mart to finally come up at the library omg 😭)

Emily

Hey, may I know what library you're signing up? I'm using British Council and LTI Korea but unfortunately they have no copy of Crying in H Mart. If you don't mind, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

niam

just recently discovered her music but already i've fallen in love! i'm constantly listening to psychopomp and soft sounds from another planet and i feel like i'm going to love jubilee even more<3

Beth Jung

Soft sounds from another planet was my introduction to Michelle! Phenomenal album

Teacher in a Subie

Saw her live last night! The show was amazing. If you can get a live show, go!

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Justin Stevens

I would watch an entire movie of this tbh

the car goes brrrrr

Me too

master hater bater

Good to know.

raz

I think the "posing for bondage" music video continues this storyline!

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