Japanese Breakfast - Posing In Bondage (Official Video) 

i feel like this song is about desperately wanting to connect and be close with someone but they never quite give back the same energy so your just stuck waiting for something that will never happen

nothing like your demon gf coming to visit you when you're stuck with the closing shift at work

Obssesed with this song's ability to set my soul free from my mortal body at 2am so I can go running wild into the woods in my shapeless true lonely self.

I love the imagery of her doing the like vampire float into the store at the beginning. Like the non-walk movement vampires do in some media. And then it's quickly revealed to be a hoverboard she's riding on, and that just becomes part of the video. Fantastic video.

this feels like a song you'd hear during a show's season finale

literally me trying to find the fellow broken woman of my dreams at the grocery store during the pandemic

This feels like when one period of your life is ending but another is beginning.

Finally, Japanese Breakfast eating Japanese breakfast

This song really described a mixed of loneliness, desperation and the longing that I feel for a looooong long time I love it

I absolutely love how she’s revisiting singles or old songs she’s written. I really hope she can do this with more Little Big League discography (Boyish was a perfect example)

So proud of my brother, can’t believe he worked as part of this video 🥺

Just came from Savage Good Boy, I am living for this storyline.

This song feels like you are falling into your bed slowly, getting hugged by the warmth and softly falling asleep because you landed in a very nice spot

The soundtrack to our one last blissful moment with a once-in-a-lifetime person who will never be ours

The real magic starts from 1:50; thereon, it's a rapturous, almost spiritual reverie, perfect for getting lost in. Masterfully mixed and sonically enchanting sound design, and a very, very powerful outro. In terms of immediate accessibility, "Be Sweet" takes the cake, but this one just feels a lot more special, ambitious and personal to behold. I would even say that this track is sentimental - in a manner, particularly how they build up anticipation and energy over their runtime, that is very similar to Asobi Seksu's Layers. The "yaaa" vocal cue from 3:41 is such a nostalgic touch.

Its feels so futuristic and 80’s synthpop at the same time. She’s from another world.💛

She provokes me like no one else has, and her toughness and domination are things I can't explain in plain words.

ironically, I listened to this song inside of a cloud while sitting on top of a windy mountain, and it was one of the most freeing experiences I've ever had...

HOW DID THIS SONG GET MORE UNSETTLING it’s still amazing but like damn

she was done waiting for her man to want her back. she’d tried everything to get close, even relinquishing control to him by putting herself in bondage. saying i give my everything to you, and he gives her table scraps in return. she takes back her power by drinking his blood, going to the corner market in search of real sustenance, still in her pretty outfit she’d picked out for him. she meets a girl who gladly shares her food without even knowing her, with blood on her lips and sadness in her eyes. they fall in love in mutual craving.

Moral of the story: U must feed your woman well.

This is a GEM, I can't even describe what is making me feel

Lyrics: Can you tell I've been posing This way alone for hours? Waiting for your affection Waiting for you Done up and drunk Done up and fixed on All of the nights you turned away my touch Closeness Proximity I needed Bondage Closeness Proximity I needed Bondage When the world divides into two people Those who have felt pain and those who have yet to And I can't unsee it although I would like to Posing in bondage, I hope you come home soon Closeness Proximity I needed Bondage Closeness Proximity I need it Bondage

i almost cry..there is something unsettling yet calming...the stares and the loneliness felt...

I usually don't like live music but seeing this live was a special experience I'll never forget. It started to rain when the saxophone came in and that sound just sent me to another plane of existence. Thank you, Michelle. And thank you to that sax player who performed with you at Summerfest in 2023.

I love the more vintage aesthetic of this, like the older style store and the lights flickering like it's straight out of a Stranger Things ep. It's so interesting and different and it just pulls you right in. From the very first moment of the video. It's so perfect. It's everything.

You know this was filmed during covid times when you see the plastic barrier in front of the register 2:07 🙃 also I fucking love the sound of this song!?! Lemme just go float in space now

such an experience

This is one of the most well produced songs I have heard in a while. This is excellent

Okay I never imagined the re-recording would sound this epic

I can't explain the feeling of listening to this song I just know it's very good

Art Director on a wholeeeee other level! Holy smokesss. This is a master piece. I’m thankful for this day.

Probably the best song of 2021. I can't resist returning to it over and over again. There's so much sweetness and darkness at the same time. And a lot of deep sensuality.

she is levitating like a ghost, me a few seconds later - aaa she is driving on this thing.

This is a whole new sound for Jbrekkie. So excited to hear the new album.

My favorite Japanese Breakfast song that speaks to the soul

I can’t listen to this song anymore without crying. Seeing this live was a spiritual experience and that’s a rare occasion for me.

When she says, “I needed, bondage” I literally start scream crying. I feel it so much

theres just something about those dancing supermarket lights that i love so much

“When the world divides into two people…” when I read that sentence in her book I immediately knew it from this song as well. The way she tied them together gave so much life to the song

Right now, I'm traveling by car and listening to this while watching the landscapes is a beautiful combination.

Album of the year incoming. What a tune.

Don't know how to describe this song but what I feel on the contrary of her old songs, this one is filled with maturity, however, her choice of sounds is always surprised me from the very beginning

Oh man this album is about to be so good

Why this sound like an early 2000 horror game????? I love it!!!!!

This album is gonna be great.

2:45 my literal favorite part of the song 😫❤️

Woah what the hell, this is such a unique and different sound apart from Be Sweet. This new album is gonna be diverse as hell.

Absolutely in love with this. All of it. Can't wait for the album

I loved this so much the indirect imagery and the little flashes of the story at the end were so great

God, I can't get this song out of my head

A Girl Hoverboard Segways, Drinks OJ From the Container, Eats Instant Noodles in a Grocery Store at Night. Vampire sequel realized. Thank you!

This is gonna be the best album of the year, isn't it

Miss Michelle Z and band so remind me of Sade in the 90s. Not that one can compare to the other.... But a feeling that is for a lifetime. A true chanteuse in modern times. Like her sister Sade!❤️

The vibe and feels of this overall music video is so nostalgic and almost feels like longing to be in that atmosphere. I really love this song. It's very beautiful.

This was great! Great visuals, great song. Looking forward to this album

This song/video really resonated with me in the midst of feeling isolated and alien and broken after trauma and not getting the support I needed from my friends when I needed it- just feeling starved. After doing some inner work, I like to see both of these characters as me. I get to comfort the broken me and be there for her when no one else is. Learning to be my own best friend, not needing others to meet my needs, and the joy that comes with that is actually very empowering

One of the best songs of the year, from one of the best albums of the year. Takes you on a whole emotional journey.

such an amazing rework. love from new york

Kind of reminds me of those surreal moments when your out partying creating a bond with a girl your spoken five words with but you both meet when your at your rawest split open selfs somewhere between a shot to many and the urge to dance like it's the only thing you need to live your kind of broken but your not alone

Thank the algorithm this is a really cool song

めちゃくちゃ引き込まれるなぁ…好きだ。

just beautiful. love it when the beat kicks in.

The way this album is looking is so good

This song was a godsend during quarentine. The grocery store as a symbol of both deep connection and painful isolation still lands.

It can’t stop growing on me. So poetic, give me goosebump each time at 2:08

omg this is soo good! i can’t wait for the album :)

I actually came here from fantano and i can't believe how good this song and artist is... This song is a portal to another dimension i swear 😰

I've seen her do this song live twice and it was one of the best things i've ever seen. I ate an edible before the second time. Michelle is a true professional and knows how to put on an amazing show, if you get the chance to see her, don't hesitate

i can't stop listening to it...

GRITANDOOOOO perfect omg come to brazil pls

I love this! So glad I found you.

here again after savage good boy just to say that the experience this album is already providing me is otherworldly. love this project so much.

I need a whole movie of their story !!

this came up on my recommended for some reason and I am so glad that it did!!! such a fan after just this one song :)

i'm very intrigued about this song. it's one of my favorites from them. it's so good

never been more excited for an album omg

I love this vibe. Can't wait for the rest of the album!

I know 12" singles aren't really a thing these days the way they used to be, but man oh man I wish I had a 12" version of this track. Extend this out to 22 minutes and I'll listen to it for hours.

Japanese Breakfast : sing My wig: gone My ear: In heaven My homework : disappear

I was so drawn into this world. The aesthetic, sound, just perfect

This is possibly the best thing ever? I love thiss! Thank you

You and Cece are such a DREAM TEAM. The styling is always incredible.

This song and video are both so cool. It's just perfect all the expression happening here

How have I not heard about you guys before? IMMACULATE!!

Love the song and love the video. Superb all around.

Wow such a mesmerising song and video. It's just sucks you in. Love it.

**Honest Thoughts:** Seriously, the slow gradual build-up from very beginning is so perfectly created. There's clearly a story within this Music Video. There's a story within the Lyrics too. I think this video really captures that dream-like feeling with loneliness included. It's true, she does look like a vampire slowly floating towards the convenient store. The interesting part is knowing that she's not floating at all. The part that I find most interesting is why is she entering this store with blood down her body. Obviously, it's something brutal. The blood isn't the important part here. The part that really builds mystery is the flickering lights, the woman that happens to be the only person there beside her. I want to make a theory that this could be a convenient store that's haunted by two ghosts. Now, I don't think it's difficult to believe that the blood could represent that she's been involved in some horrific accident that means she died. However, the interesting part is why is this other woman there? I think it's related to them sharing something in common. There's a childhood-like innocence here. The music is representing a darker tone as it progresses into something more relatable. The part with her sharing food with the other woman is another part that I think needs more attention. It's clear that the lyrics are pointing towards not having someone give back the same affection, etc. However, there's a deeper meaning here. I think the album tells the story itself but this video continues to be more interesting the more you think about it. "When the world divides into two people" - It's interesting because there's two people in this video. The woman pushing her in a shopping cart is the part that really captures this uneasy feeling. However, I think it also blends into that freedom and innocence that comes with pushing someone you love in a shopping cart. It could be friends, family, anyone you can think of. Even outside, they're eating food. They're still alone though... I'm not sure what to think but the lyrics do not match the title. The title is intentionally misleading to make you think that the video will be sexual, etc. There's a lot disect here, I honestly could theorize on this for a very long time. I think what this beautiful art showcases is that we can all gather something from this story. Maybe you resonate with this more than others. Maybe you feel the loneliness and coldness showcased in the video. Maybe you recognize the instruments, the sounds that were perfectly added to the soundtrack. The feeling of wanting to connect and be close with someone who isn't quite giving back the same energy which means waiting for something that will never happen. That's another idea that comes ot mind that was also already commented on. It makes me wonder that the two people are the same person but different versions of each other. You could argue that it's the darker side of her slowly gliding towards her true self. There's a lot to take from this and I think what's most important is that you felt something while listening to this music. Awesome SONG! :D 11/10!

Best song so far. I love it

One of my favorite videos in the last 20 years.. so well done

Loving the mood and atmosphere set by both the song and its video. 😍

I love the fun turn that’s now at the end of the song makes me feel like being needy maybe isn’t so bad :’)

This whole vid just captured my whole aesthetic, absolutely love it

This is the finest Indie Rock of the year and possibly for years to come! I love this!

Soooooo goooood! Just love it!

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT SONG

it’s soooo good, especially the visuals

I am feeling like shit today. This is definitely making my day slightly better, all I needed really.

this is my first time to listen to Japanese Breakfast and now i'm hooked.

I love this! ❣️ So glad it got to be a single for Jubilee.