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.

Hide & Seek
JoJo Lyrics

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(chal odh le andhere saare
dekh roshani ko dafnaake
saans leni ho jabhi bhi tujhe
le chhupake se tu dum bhar ke) - (2)
(hide samet le tu, seek daboch le tu
tonight aa hosh mein tu, let' s play some hide n seek) - (2)

(tod khauf ke muhalle saare

tod bandishon ke dhaagon ko
khaab jumaathe pe bana woh
ja woh shikand bujhava de) - (2)
(hide samet le tu, seek daboch le tu
tonight aa hosh mein tu, let' s play some hide n seek) - (2)

(hide samet le tu, seek daboch le tu
tonight aa hosh mein tu, let' s play some hide n seek) - (3)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jojo's song "Hide & Seek" seem to be about breaking free from fear and restrictions, and embracing one's inner light. In the first stanza, the lyrics encourage the listener to "put on all the darkness" and bury the light. But then, the lyrics urge the listener to "hold their breath" and "quietly inhale," implying that one should take a moment to reflect and gather strength. Essentially, the lyrics appear to be telling the listener to hide their true self for a while, but not be afraid to let it shine when the time is right.

In the second stanza, the lyrics are more empowering. There is mention of destroying all the blocks and barriers that have been in place, and the listener is implored to take action and "go put out those flames." This could be interpreted as a call to break free from societal expectations and find one's own path. Overall, the song seems to be about being true to oneself and not being afraid to take risks or step outside of one's comfort zone.

Line by Line Meaning

chal odh le andhere saare
Let's embrace all the darkness around us

dekh roshani ko dafnaake
Let's bury the light we see

saans leni ho jabhi bhi tujhe
You need to take a breath whenever you feel like it

le chhupake se tu dum bhar ke
Take a deep breath while hiding silently

tod khauf ke muhalle saare
Let's break down all the streets of fear

tod bandishon ke dhaagon ko
Break the chains of all limitations

khaab jumaathe pe bana woh
Make dreams come true on Fridays

ja woh shikand bujhava de
Go and extinguish that flame (of fear)

hide samet le tu, seek daboch le tu
Hide yourself and grab the opportunity

tonight aa hosh mein tu, let's play some hide n seek
Tonight, come to your senses and let's play hide and seek

hide samet le tu, seek daboch le tu
Hide yourself and grab the opportunity