25 to Life
JoJo Lyrics


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Ooo tell me if you want me to say whats on my mind baby
I can't keep it to myself no more
am I out of line baby
I know that we've been talking alot
but just on the surface I wanna know if its worth it
Come on baby let me know something
showing up at your job just to see your face baby
feeling like a stalker you should come on and arrest me baby
Been behaving badly since the moment that you had me
Hate to see what you've been making me do

Maybe you should buy a little restraining order
Baby put the handcuffs on me
Take me down or take me now
Lock me up or lock me down
Put me in your cell treat me like i'm in your jail
Boy your crime I have committed but if you with it
I wanna spend 25 to life with you (Oohh)
Not even kidding boy
25 to life with you (Oohh)
Only if you with it boy
Take me now (Oohh Noo)
Cause I want to spend the rest of my life with you

I am a repeat offender that is why I stay with ya
Your the number one contender let me have my way with you
Evidence is clear there's no room for error boy I fell for you
Boy you got me going through it going through it baby
Show up at your spot (Just so I can get next to you)
Something like a superstar
Must've been inside edition
Flicking pictures everywhere you are
You should know I'm gonna get caught
Catch me if you can
You should buy

Buy a little restraining order
Baby put the handcuffs on me
Take me down or take me now
Lock me up or lock me down
Put me in your cell treat me like i'm in your jail
Boy your crime I have committed but if you with it
I wanna spend 25 to life with you (Oohh)
Not even kidding boy
25 to life with you (Oohh)
Only if you with it boy
Take me now (Oohh Noo)
Cause I want to spend the rest of my life with you

I'm willing to go before the judge and testify my love
and put me on the stand and I'll tell them you're the man
that I wanna spend my life with
I'll be your ride or die chick
Call up the reverend and baby I'm gonna tell him that
I do love you and if you love me too just say I do
And kiss you right let the people start a riot
Honeymoon on an island
Baby you and I can stay 25 to life

Buy a little restraining order
Baby put the handcuffs on me
Take me down or take me now
Lock me up or lock me down
Put me in your cell (Baby) treat me like i'm in your jail (Oohh)
Boy your crime I have committed but if you with it
I wanna spend 25 to life with you (Oohh)
Not even kidding boy (Just make it more)
25 to life with you
Only if you with it boy
Take me now (Oohh Noo)
Cause I want to spend the rest of my life with you

Buy a little restraining order
Baby put the handcuffs on me
Take me down or take me now
Lock me up or lock me down
Put me in your cell treat me like i'm in your jail
Boy your crime I have committed but if you with it
I wanna spend 25 to life with you (Oohh)
Not even kidding boy
25 to life with you (Oohh)
Only if you with it boy




Take me now (Oohh Noo)
Cause I want to spend the rest of my life with you

Overall Meaning

In "25 to Life", JoJo is confessing her love and obsession to someone who she is willing to go to any lengths for. She is tired of playing surface-level conversations and wants to know if the relationship is worth pursuing. JoJo's actions are significant, as she is ready to be arrested and jailed for the obsession she has. Jojo uses figurative language and mentions that getting the restraining order and handcuffs on her will be enough for her. She even says that she wants to be in jail and treated like she is in one. Jojo's obsession seems to be taking over her entire existence, and she is willing to fight for it in any way possible.


Jojo's lyrics reveal how deep love and obsession can sometimes intertwine. The singer claims that she has committed a crime in the name of love, which reflects the emotions of many people who have gone through something similar. Jojo is willing to spend 25 years in jail with the one she loves. This statement shows that her love is honest and she is willing to take the risk of being locked away for as long as it takes. Although her words are mostly metaphorical, to her, her love for this person is visceral and real.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooo tell me if you want me to say whats on my mind baby
I want to speak my mind and tell you how I feel, but I need you to give me a sign that you're ready to hear it.


I can't keep it to myself no more
I've been holding these feelings back for too long and I need to express them.


am I out of line baby
I hope I'm not crossing any boundaries by telling you how I feel.


I know that we've been talking alot
We've been spending a lot of time together and building a connection.


but just on the surface I wanna know if its worth it
I want to go deeper and see if we have real potential for a meaningful relationship.


Come on baby let me know something
I need you to give me some kind of answer or indication of your feelings so I can understand where we stand.


showing up at your job just to see your face baby
I can't resist the urge to see your face, even if it means going to your workplace.


feeling like a stalker you should come on and arrest me baby
I'm aware that my behavior might come across as creepy or obsessive, but I can't help my feelings for you.


Been behaving badly since the moment that you had me
Ever since we got together, I've been acting rebelliously and taking risks I wouldn't normally take.


Hate to see what you've been making me do
I'm starting to realize how much power you have over me and how much I'm willing to do for you.


Maybe you should buy a little restraining order
I'm jokingly suggesting that you might need to take legal action to keep me away from you because of how strong my feelings are.


Baby put the handcuffs on me
I'm ready to be physically restrained if that's what it takes to be with you.


Take me down or take me now
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with you, no matter the cost or consequences.


Lock me up or lock me down
I'm prepared to be imprisoned if that's what it takes to be by your side.


Put me in your cell treat me like i'm in your jail
I'm willing to be confined to a space with you as long as we're together and in love.


Boy your crime I have committed but if you with it
Being in love with you is like committing a crime, but if you're willing to love me back I'm willing to face the consequences.


I wanna spend 25 to life with you (Oohh)
I want to share the rest of my life with you, even if it means being together for a full 25 years or more.


Not even kidding boy (Just make it more)
I'm serious about my feelings for you, and I want you to understand just how much I love you.


Only if you with it boy
I'm only willing to commit to such a long-term relationship if you feel the same way and are willing to be with me.


Take me now (Oohh Noo)
I want to be with you immediately, without any more hesitation or waiting.


Cause I want to spend the rest of my life with you
My love for you is so strong that I want to be with you for the rest of my life, no matter what happens.


I am a repeat offender that is why I stay with ya
I know I've made mistakes in the past, but I'm willing to stay with you and be loyal to you despite those shortcomings.


Your the number one contender let me have my way with you
You're the only one I want to be with, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with you, on my terms.


Evidence is clear there's no room for error boy I fell for you
There's no doubt in my mind that I'm in love with you, and there's no chance I'll make a mistake about my feelings.


Boy you got me going through it going through it baby
Your love has put me through a range of intense emotions and I can't help but be affected by it.


Show up at your spot (Just so I can get next to you)
I'll go to any lengths to be near you and show you how much I care, even if it means just being in your presence.


Something like a superstar
I feel like a celebrity when I'm with you, and I want you to treat me like one.


Must've been inside edition
I'm always watching and following you, like a journalist who's conducting an exclusive interview.


Flicking pictures everywhere you are
I take pictures of you wherever I see you, even if it's not appropriate or socially acceptable.


You should know I'm gonna get caught
I'm aware that my behavior might not go unnoticed or unpunished, but I'm willing to take that risk for you.


Catch me if you can
I'm daring you to try and stop me from being with you, even if it means chasing me down and apprehending me.


I'm willing to go before the judge and testify my love
I'm ready to declare my love for you in front of others, even if it means being judged or criticized.


and put me on the stand and I'll tell them you're the man
I'm willing to speak publicly about my love for you and affirm that you're the one for me.


that I wanna spend my life with
I'm ready to commit to spending the rest of my life with you and only you.


I'll be your ride or die chick
I'm willing to go to any lengths to protect you and stand by your side, no matter what.


Call up the reverend and baby I'm gonna tell him that
I want to make our commitment official and get married, and I'm ready to contact a pastor or officiant to make it happen.


I do love you and if you love me too just say I do
I'm ready to make our love official and get married, and I'm hoping you feel the same way and will say 'I do'.


And kiss you right let the people start a riot
I'm ready to show affection and love for you publicly, even if it means causing a commotion or uproar.


Honeymoon on an island
I want to spend a romantic, idyllic honeymoon with you on a remote and beautiful island.


Baby you and I can stay 25 to life
I want to spend the rest of my life with you, no matter how long it takes or what we have to go through.




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Hakaraia King

2019 still a bop

I Am Disgusted

2022, still hits

Hakaraia King

@Tomas D thank you for reminding me of this 💕💕

Tomas D

Still here in 21 hahahah 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 we true fans

Netnet Mathis

I like song 🎶 25 to life by JoJo singer 🎶2009🎊🎉 by 2020🎉

richmariahemancipate

Wish spotify had this. I love this song.

Niya Nicole

richmariahemancipate the reason Spotify doesn’t have this song is beacuse this is one of her songs from her scrapped album which was leaked (btw she was on Aaliyahs uncle label and put her through hell 🤦🏾‍♀️ that’s why some of Aaliyahs music is not played) sorry I wrote a lot 😂😂

RnBFAN06

JoJo is one of the best R&B singers around... for real

Official YouTube of BRVNDON

This song is so perfect. 2022 and I’m still gushing over this masterpiece!

Angelfully

This song makes me want to pop it to the ground, then slow groove. It's so weird but fun. Luv JoJo, glad to have her back

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