Joanna Noëlle Levesque (born December 20, 1990 in Brattleboro, VT) , known … Read Full Bio ↴Joanna Noëlle Levesque (born December 20, 1990 in Brattleboro, VT) , known professionally as JoJo, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Raised in Foxborough, Massachusetts, she began performing in singing competitions and local talent shows from a young age. In 2003, record producer Vincent Herbert noticed her after she competed on the television show America's Most Talented Kids and asked her to audition for his record label Blackground Records. Having signed with them that same year, JoJo released her eponymous debut studio album the following year in June 2004. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over four million copies worldwide to date.

Good Ol
JoJo Lyrics

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Posted in the front seat of my Maybach
No where to go
Ready to do whatever's clever
Put on a show
Don't really matter, we can chop, chop, chop it up
We can get it poppin' even thump in the parkin' lot

Whatever you like, I'm on the same side
We can go the distance, homey
'Cause I'm always neutral
Give me the green light
Be there in no time
Play the right position
Baby, you can have it all

Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' you know, good ol', good ol'
Kick back and roll down the window
And just let the wind blow
Get high off that ol' you know, good ol' good ol'
We'll beat the traffic
And I know all the back streets
We can take the alleys, baby, there's no hurry
Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' good ol', good ol'

Baby boy, right here I got the power
So what's the show
It'll keep you goin' after hours
Stuck in a zone
What I got right here will make the boys hallucinate
Have you braggin', ecstatic
No one can duplicate

Whatever you like, I'm on the same side
We can go the distance, homey
'Cause I'm always neutral
Give me the green light
Be there in no time
Play the right position
Baby you, can have it all

Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' you know, good ol', good ol'
Kick back and roll down the window
And just let the wind blow
Get high off that ol' you know, good ol' good ol'
We'll beat the traffic
And I know all the back streets
We can take the alleys, baby, there's no hurry
Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' good ol', good ol'

We can, uh uh uh, let the speakers bump
Keep it on the hush; this don't need to rush
We can, uh uh uh, let the speakers bump
Keep it on the hush; this don't need to rush
We can, uh uh uh, let the speakers bump
Keep it on the hush; this don't need to rush
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce with me

Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' you know, good ol', good ol'
Kick back and roll down the window
And just let the wind blow
Get high off that ol' you know, good ol' good ol'
We'll beat the traffic
And I know all the back streets
We can take the alleys, baby, there's no hurry
Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' good ol', good ol'

Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' you know, good ol', good ol'
Kick back and roll down the window
And just let the wind blow
Get high off that ol' you know, good ol' good ol'
We'll beat the traffic
And I know all the back streets
We can take the alleys, baby, there's no hurry
Put the pedal to the metal
Roll out with my shades low
Get some of that ol' good ol', good ol'

Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce with me
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce with me
Let's roll
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce with me

Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce with me
Let's roll

Overall Meaning

"Good Ol'" by JoJo is a song about seizing the moment and bending the rules. She invites a partner to join her in a luxurious Maybach with no destination in mind. She assures him that she is on the same side as him and they can "go the distance" because she is "always neutral." The singer talks about putting on a show and getting "high off that ol' you know, good ol' good ol'". The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia for the past, the feeling that things were simpler before, and how we can try to relive those feelings to escape from the present. The song's mood of carefree youthfulness and energy is perfect for a cruise with the windows rolled down.

JoJo appears to be directing her voice towards a male listener, with various adjectives and actions in the lyrics aimed at him. The song’s vibe and lyrics convey leisure and luxurious indulgence. The references to the Maybach and the shades(low) add a little luxury, and the lyrics are punctuated with various exclamations and repetitions (including "bounce with me", "pedal to the metal") that give the song a playful feel.

Overall, "Good Ol'" is a fun, upbeat song about enjoying the moment without worrying about the consequences. JoJo invites listeners to join her on this ride, giving them a sense of shared pleasure while also encouraging them to let go of their inhibitions and have fun.

Line by Line Meaning

Posted in the front seat of my Maybach
I am in the front seat of my luxury car

No where to go
We have no particular destination in mind

Ready to do whatever's clever
Open to any fun or exciting ideas

Put on a show
Ready to entertain or impress

Don't really matter, we can chop, chop, chop it up
We can do anything we want, no rules or restrictions

We can get it poppin' even thump in the parkin' lot
We can have a good time anywhere, not just a fancy club or venue

Whatever you like, I'm on the same side
I am open to any ideas or preferences

We can go the distance, homey
We can have a long-lasting relationship

'Cause I'm always neutral
I am a flexible and easy-going person

Give me the green light
Tell me when you are ready to start something or go somewhere

Be there in no time
I am quick to respond and ready to go

Play the right position
I will do my part in any situation

Baby, you can have it all
I am willing to give everything to make you happy

Put the pedal to the metal
Accelerate to the fullest, go all in

Roll out with my shades low
Leave with confidence and swag

Get some of that ol' you know, good ol', good ol'
Relax and get into a good groove

Kick back and roll down the window
Take it easy and enjoy the fresh air

And just let the wind blow
Allow yourself to be free and spontaneous

We'll beat the traffic
We will avoid congestion on the roads

And I know all the back streets
I am familiar with all the shortcuts

We can take the alleys, baby, there's no hurry
We can take unconventional routes and not feel rushed

Baby boy, right here I got the power
I have the authority and resources to make things happen

So what's the show
What's going on, what's the plan?

It'll keep you goin' after hours
It will provide energy and excitement all night long

Stuck in a zone
Feeling trapped or limited

What I got right here will make the boys hallucinate
I have something so good that it will make others lose their senses

Have you braggin', ecstatic
You will feel proud and overjoyed

No one can duplicate
No one else can do what I can do

We can, uh uh uh, let the speakers bump
We can blast the music and feel the beat

Keep it on the hush; this don't need to rush
Let's keep this low-key and take our time

Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce with me
Let's dance and have fun together

Let's roll
Let's go and have a good time

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KENNETH KARLIN, FRANCESCA RICHARD, CARSTEN SCHACK, EDWIN SERRANO, LISA SIMMONS

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