Anxiety
JoJo Lyrics
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I wish I knew the difference between your voice and mine
And mine
I'm always puttin' out the fires that you started
And every time I look around, it just looks bad on me
On me
You only show up when it's inconvenient
Keepin' me home, keepin' me from leavin'
You love just to take my time
Why you hate me? (Hate me) Hate me
All you do is suffocate me, can't breathe
And if I could choose (ooh)
It'd be me without you (ooh)
You drain me (drain me), drain me
All you do is try to change me (change me), lately
And if I could choose (ooh)
It'd be me without you (ooh)
Ooh, it's crazy, crazy, crazy (crazy, crazy, crazy)
It's how you make me feel
Oh, your power is amazin' (your power is amazin')
I don't recognize myself, no, no
(No, no, no, no, no, no)
No, no (ooh)
You only show up when it's inconvenient
Always talkin' loud, fill my head up with lies
Keepin' me home, keepin' me from leavin'
You love just to take my time
Why you hate me? (Hate me) Hate me
All you do is suffocate me, can't breathe
And if I could choose (ooh)
It'd be me without you (ooh), oh
You drain me (drain me), drain me
All you do is try to change me (change me), lately
And if I could choose (ooh)
It'd be me without you (ooh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
Why won't you let me go? (Oh, oh-oh)
Go (ooh)
Ooh (oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh) Oh no, no, no
Why won't you let me go? (Oh, oh-oh)
Go, whoa (ooh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh)
In JoJo's song Anxiety, the lyrics illustrate a struggle with mental health and the battle between feeling overwhelmed and wanting to detach from the source of that anxiety. The artist wishes that she could shut off the voice in her head that amplifies her fears and worries. She is constantly trying to put out the fires that this voice starts, but it only makes her feel worse as she becomes consumed with the negative thoughts. The voice seems to be preventing her from growing by keeping her at home and filling her head with lies, which stresses her out and makes her feel like she cannot breathe.
The chorus sums up the song's sentiment, asking why the voice in her head hates her, suffocates her, and drains her. She wishes she could choose to be without this voice and regain control over her thoughts and emotions. The repetition of the line "why won't you let me go?" implies a desire for release from the constant grip that anxiety has on her mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that I could shut you off, keep you muted
I wish I had the ability to make you disappear and not come back
I wish I knew the difference between your voice and mine
I wish I could distinguish your thoughts and feelings from mine
And mine
And my own insecurities and doubts
I'm always puttin' out the fires that you started
I am always trying to fix the problems that you create
And every time I look around, it just looks bad on me
And it always appears as though I am the one causing the issues
You only show up when it's inconvenient
You only appear when it is least helpful for me
Always talkin' loud, fill my head up with lies
You always speak so loudly and only tell me untruths
Keepin' me home, keepin' me from leavin'
You prevent me from experiencing the world and soaking in new experiences
You love just to take my time
You enjoy wasting my valuable time and keeping me down
Why you hate me? (Hate me) Hate me
What is the reason for your animosity towards me? Please tell me, since hatred seems to be your forte
All you do is suffocate me, can't breathe
You always smother me and never allow me to breathe in my own way
And if I could choose (ooh)
If I had the option
It'd be me without you (ooh)
I would prefer to not have you in my life
You drain me (drain me), drain me
You exhaust all of my energy and spirit, leaving me depleted
All you do is try to change me (change me), lately
You frequently attempt to alter my personality and behaviors
Ooh, it's crazy, crazy, crazy (crazy, crazy, crazy)
The situation with you is overwhelming and insane
It's how you make me feel
This intense situation is caused by your presence in my life
Oh, your power is amazin' (your power is amazin')
It's incredible how much control you have over my emotions and choices
I don't recognize myself, no, no
I don't even know who I am anymore, thanks to you
(No, no, no, no, no, no)
No, no (ooh)
Why won't you let me go? (Oh, oh-oh)
Why do you persist in tying me down and not giving me the freedom to move on?
Go (ooh)
Allow me to escape and move on to greater things
Ooh (oh, oh-oh)
(Oh, oh-oh) Oh no, no, no
Go, whoa (ooh)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joanna Levesque, Kennedi Lykken, Robert McCurdy, Christopher Petrosino
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leticiakarolaine8288
Lauren like therapist was everything, the vibes and energy of this clip are beautiful
@strawberrylime33
A Lauren and jojo collab would be everything!!!
@AikiraBeats
yes we need a show with these two. Lauren can definitely be my therapist
@leticiakarolaine8288
@@AikiraBeats yess
@lalareal180
Was Lauren the bbw therapist?
@user-ou3tx4bw8p
https://youtu.be/o5WPfvUwiKAذ
@thetravellingerror
I love the reference to 'Too Little Too Late' sitting by the window. Queen of close proximity to windows!
@sonofashark7005
IKR I LOVE IT!!
@jayjae21jj
Definitely catch that
@cincereqoutes8844
i noticed that too.sh e looks the same