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.

I Can Only.
JoJo Lyrics

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I learned the hard way on how to let go
So here we go
Feel the adrenaline takin' control
Get high, no low
This moment of truth hidden under my tongue
No longer numb
Running like rain when I thought it dried up
Can't get enough

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm invincible
Even if I fall
I fall on me
Got myself alive
Up here in the sky
My ecstasy

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate

All that you gettin' is all that you see
I'm cool with it
Nothing else ever made much sense to me
I'm not doing it

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm invincible
Even if I fall
I fall on me
Got myself alive
Up here in the sky
My ecstasy

I can only do what I wanna do
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only look how I wanna look
I can only be what I wanna be
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

Pour a drink and own it up
Here's a toast, there's only one

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

Overall Meaning

The song I Can Wait by JoJo is about letting go and being true to oneself. The opening lyrics "I learned the hard way on how to let go, so here we go" suggest that the singer has had to go through difficult experiences to come to terms with the idea of letting go. However, she now feels empowered and is ready to take control of her life. The following lines "Feel the adrenaline takin' control, get high, no low" convey a sense of excitement and liberation as the singer feels the rush of adrenaline and is no longer weighed down by negative emotions.

The chorus "I'm climbing up these walls, I'm invincible, even if I fall, I fall on me, got myself alive, up here in the sky, my ecstasy" conveys the idea that the singer is feeling invincible and alive. She's not afraid to take risks or to fall, because she knows that she has the strength and resilience to get back up. The line "my ecstasy" suggests that she is experiencing a profound sense of joy and pleasure in this moment of self-discovery.

The lyrics in the second verse "All that you getting' is all that you see, I'm cool with it, nothin' else ever made much sense to me, I'm not doin' it" convey a sense of self-assurance and defiance. The singer is comfortable with being herself, regardless of how others perceive her. She's not interested in conforming to societal norms or expectations, but instead is choosing to live life on her own terms.

Overall, the song is about embracing one's individuality and being true to oneself, even if it means going against the grain. The singer encourages listeners not to hate or judge her for being who she is, but to accept and celebrate individual differences.

Line by Line Meaning

I learned the hard way on how to let go
I gained experience by struggling to move on

So here we go
Let's begin

Feel the adrenaline takin' control
Excitement is overwhelming me

Get high, no low
I feel good and not down

This moment of truth hidden under my tongue
I know what I'm really feeling but not saying it yet

No longer numb
I'm not feeling emotionless anymore

Running like rain when I thought it dried up
My enthusiasm has been rekindled when I didn't expect it

Can't get enough
I'm craving more of what excites me

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm determined and unstoppable

I'm invincible
I feel unbeatable

Even if I fall
Even if I fail

I fall on me
I'll take responsibility for my own mistakes

Got myself alive
I saved myself from a tough spot

Up here in the sky
I'm feeling elevated and above my troubles

My ecstasy
My happiness and joy

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I have control over what I choose to consume

I can only say what I wanna say
I have the right to speak my mind

I can only think what I wanna think
I have the freedom to have my own thoughts

Don't hate me, don't hate
Please don't dislike me for exercising my freedom and choices

I can only love who I wanna love
I can't control who I have feelings for

I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I have the right to choose what I inhale

I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
I can't control who I have sex with

All that you gettin' is all that you see
What you see is what you receive

I'm cool with it
I'm okay with it

Nothing else ever made much sense to me
Other things don't mean as much to me as this

I'm not doing it
I won't do anything else

Pour a drink and own it up
Have a drink and enjoy it to the fullest

Here's a toast, there's only one
Let's celebrate, and there's nothing else like it

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAYLEY WARNER, JOANNA LEVESQUE, JUSSI KARVINEN, JUSTIN TRANTER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Julia Marano

7y↑8

Lyrics
I learned the hard way on how to let go
So here we go
Feel the adrenaline takin' control
Get high, no low
This moment of truth hidden under my tongue
No longer numb
Running like rain when I thought it dried up
Can't get enough

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm invincible
Even if I fall
I fall on me
Got myself alive
Up here in the sky
My ecstasy

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate

All that you gettin' is all that you see
I'm cool with it
Nothing else ever made much sense to me
I'm not doing it

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm invincible
Even if I fall
I fall on me
Got myself alive
Up here in the sky
My ecstasy

I can only do what I wanna do
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only look how I wanna look
I can only be what I wanna be
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

Pour a drink and own it up
Here's a toast, there's only one

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

Desiree Dunmore

7y↑1

Here are the lyrics

[Jojo:]
I learned the hard way on how to let go
So here we go
Feel the adrenaline takin' control
Get high, no low
This moment of truth hidden under my tongue
No longer numb
Running like rain when I thought it dried up
Can't get enough

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm invincible
Even if I fall
I fall on me
Got myself alive
Up here in the sky
My ecstasy

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate

[Alessia Cara:]
All that you gettin' is all that you see
I'm cool with it
Nothing else ever made much sense to me
I'm not doing it

I'm climbing up these walls
I'm invincible
Even if I fall
I fall on me
Got myself alive
Up here in the sky
My ecstasy

I can only do what I wanna do
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only look how I wanna look
I can only be what I wanna be
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

[Jojo:]
Pour a drink and own it up
Here's a toast, there's only one

I can only drink what I wanna drink
I can only say what I wanna say
I can only think what I wanna think
Don't hate me, don't hate
I can only love who I wanna love
I can only smoke what I wanna smoke
I can only fuck who I wanna fuck
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only
Don't hate me, don't hate
I-I I can only, I-I I can only, I-I I can only

All comments from YouTube:

CABLE M.

8y↑2K

JoJo didn't come to play...she came to slay

Nate The Great

Mission accomplished!

Vincent Grace

Aww my two favorites 😍😍😍

Zee B

5y↑5

@Oloa Leota you mean since she was 12

Goddess Alore

6y↑1

When has she ever

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China Howard

8y↑216

This is so bomb. I love that Alessia's part is relevant to her and Jojo's is appropriate for her lifestyle and age. I love that Alessia is young and sings about her life and what she knows as a teenager. She doesn't try to act older than she is. Much love to them both and their beautiful voices ❤

nia menerville

6y↑1

China Howard she’s like 21

Lyric Finley

6y↑4

China Howard yes i was thinkn the same JoJo sung whats true to her and Alessia sung her truth 😍 love that she stays true to herself!

Malkia Melanin

7y↑3

China Howard she's actually 20 she turns 21 next month ☺️

cids

3y↑76

The fact that this didn't become huge is a crime

Tamera;)

2y↑3

Right

Bre N

8y↑256

"Even if I fall, I fall on me." ... If that line isn't empowering. This is my new anthem.

Hannah Smith

8y↑1K

Why did she upload the whole album on YouTube. Girl I want this to be #1 because you deserve it, the wait has been real

Jasmin

What's the problem with youtube? I'm glad she upload it i don't use streaming apps i hear music on youtube

Olivia Harris

Hannah Smith yep she really do I rea❤

Boodhoo Manish

6y↑1

I agree

Lifeasmarly

7y↑13

Hannah Smith yes! I just bought my tickets for her show.

1118freeze

7y↑48

i think she's trying to rebuild a huge fanbase

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Audrey Bore

8y↑26

Never in my life did I think I would like a new song by Jojo but this did her justice 😍. Loved it

Mauro Ferrara

8y↑1

Audrey Bore ok, so go forward with Honest. and Reckless. then you will tell me ;-)

Gracie Simmons

8y↑619

How am I supposed to pick a favorite when they are ALL AMAZING!!

Terry Campbell

Gracie Joy nice name g joy

Nia Brown

7y↑1

Sooooo truuuuuuue😁😂

Tiara Williams

7y↑5

yesss i totally agree with u

IPetiteMademoiselleI

7y↑2

Gracie Joy exactly what I thought when I heard 'Mad Love' the first time

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Alessandro Larréa Júnior

Essa foi uma das musicas que gostei muito, esse ritmo caraca, espero que fique com força Mad Love no Brasil...

Nkiruka Okocha

8y↑155

alessia cara voice matches the song really well! good job JoJo choosing her for the collab!

mokhethi ncongwane

4y↑1

Especially when she starts singing "I can only do what I wanna do...." ❤❤💙

Julia Marano

7y↑8

Tschnavia Brown

7y↑4

Damn this song should be on the radio...love💝 this.

gherifaith

5y↑2

This should top the charts! My gosh! Why ppl sleep on such TALENTS!

CameroTV

8y↑33

Atlantic needs to be servicing this to pop radio immediately. This is the hit of her entire album.

Jessica Miller

7y↑1

Both of you have this unique individuality that is so genuine and refreshing. I don't even worry about y'all letting anyone change you because even if y'alls music wasn't so empowering and aimed towards self love, the way you carry yourselves is just so honest and real. I fucking love you both and this song is exactly what I'd expect from you ladies joining forces. Man it's just PERFECTION❤️

L S

8y↑37

I'm very impressed with this song. Jojos and Alessias voice really really match and for a song like this, it's perfect! I see a lot of people say Jojo and tori should collaborate and they should, but their voices maybe won't match as jojos and Alessias

•Carol•

8y↑1

JoJo voltou a canta nem acredito..
Alessia cara my love ♥

Vinicius Viana

QUE HINOOOOOOOO

Benicio Abel Andrade

7y↑1

Que hinoooooo

NZW

8y↑74

I... just... this... 😢😢😢 Alessia and JoJo together is the ultimate collaboration. This is LIFE.

Andrea Poaha

7y↑2

Damm this album should be on #1...... She well deserves it......

Ssha94

8y↑12

I LOVE every single song on this album but this collaboration is incredible.. I LOVE YOU JOJO .!!!! She never lost it.

RapLine96

8y↑42

everybody go buy her new album now she fucking deserve it

Tara Spencer

7y↑1

Loving this song, Heard it for the first time today and can't stop listening to it. Loving these two!

Syrah

8y↑24

She's incredibly talented.....She deserves the BEST.

Brittany B

8y↑8

JoJo and Alessia! What a wonderful combination! I absolutely love this song! 😍

Commander Cat

This should definitely be released as a single! Will it be? Because I can just imagine it coming on the radio and have everyone searching for the song title. Not that the other songs won't be good on the radio, I meant this track will burn up the charts especially because of the very current sounds and voices (having Alessia's voice just adds more to the current sound of it), not to mention that tune and it would surely bring Jojo back into the spotlight.

Courtmillett94

6y↑3

This album was absolutely worth the ten year gap, so glad she fought for her voice and now we have this kickass album so damn talented Jojo is, and sadly underrated which shouldn't be a thing girl is too damn talented. So glad I saw her in April in Boston life changing experience

Mitchell Sail

8y↑6

Jojo's slaying with this comeback! I hope she makes it back to the top, she really does deserve it!!

Alejandro Germanotta

8y↑16

Congratulations JoJo the album is no.6 on the billboard us top 200 albums ❤

Yu Yu Yamin Maung

5y↑2

💕Love Her Voice and Love All Songs💞

Courtney Marie

4y↑3

Still listening in 2020 my favorite song on this album

Acesito1987

This is my jam while i'm driving! This should be #1 on Billboard, and all over the radio stations!

BrunoByoe

5y↑2

This songs needs a Grammy. Is so amazing loves jojo 4 ever!

TyRell Bartee

7y↑1

I really love how their voices just click I need more!!!!!!!

Monte Willis

7y↑5

OMG I love them together and very glad to hear and see Jojo back in action..

Misha R

7y↑1

Alessia's voice is everything!

Rayla Sena

7y↑3

O melhor dueto que você respeita ❤

Gina Cappelletti

8y↑1

Always loved her and of course she's killin it once again!!!!

KD

7y↑1

Their voices go so well together <3

JÚNIOR ALBUQUERQUE

que feat maravilhoso

The Taryn Experience

6y↑5

This whole album is on fire 🔥
Jojo is underrated as an artist...
Very talented..

Leticia Monteiro

8y↑17

Oh my god I loved this song can't wait for the whole album! JoJo is Back

FourPinkWalls K

8y↑1

Leticia album released everywhere midnight on friday

Preminal

8y↑19

She's been slaying 🔥 since she popped out at birth😭😍😍😍

Niteshad3

4y↑2

PERIODT!!! 😍😍😍❤

kkk

A VOZ DA ALESSIA SOCORRO

Lala Ru

8y↑35

this is really good. Jojo slaying it

Nixen Venus

roger viduya all day

Desiree Dunmore

7y↑1

gr33nEyez Mommy

7y↑5

The entire album is on fire I love every song strong lyrics 💕🙌🏻

Beulah O

8y↑400

The collaboration is a match made in heaven! I'm still waiting on that JoJo and Tori collab though 👀 - but I'm being spoilt for choice already 👅 Thanks JoJo! 💞

jjx Megalodon

6y↑2

Beulah O heck yea

Tyler Kochman

6y↑3

I love how well they blend with each other. Definitely a true collaboration.

Donna Derull

7y↑2

Beulah O yassss please 😍😍

Lily-marie Hurt

8y↑11

ikr...they need to collab soon!!! so we can be blessed yet again :)

plaidissogay02

8y↑52

I hope she'll get that much success again. I feel like she's a bit underrated these days.

4K•BIEL

7y↑1

merece um clip vai ficar muito legal ver as dua juntas cantando vai ser demais

Alysa B

SHE IS SO AMAZING LIVE HER VOICE IS AMAZING GOT THE CHILLS WHEN SHE SANG I AM!!!!

Flopado

8y↑1

Deus e Jesus em um so hino

Baby Girl

7y↑7

Wow they harmonize well together 💯💯 this is a beautiful song 💜💜💜🔥

Midnight2016

8y↑23

OMG!!! I love Alessia but JoJo is my favorite singer. ¡I love this!

Luis Gustavo Lemos

8y↑5

Amazing song, next single please!!

Sherisa Weston

5y↑2

Jojo and Alessia's voices blends so beautifully! 😍

Saadia Doak

8y↑1

love this song. it's on repeat

Courtmillett94

8y↑7

I'm so damn proud of her and this album is incredible

Ahri

7y↑1

You make amazing music Jojo! And your voice is one of a kind - love love LOVE!

Lola Wilson

4y↑2

Yes bring back this GOOD music Jojo! 🥰 yay girl you’re back! I’ve missed you! 😍

Janna Hurst

7y↑4

I love this song it's my favorite song they sound so good and wonderful and amazing and looks so beautiful

Ananya Rana

7y↑1

My favorite song on this album💙💚

Joice Beatriz Nunes

8y↑1

Linda demais gente♥

Johnathan Eligon

4y↑3

One of my favorites to vibe to when I pray and bathe. Like no lies; for real, I promise!

Hayden Levesque

8y↑9

OMG this new song is everything 😍😍😍 love your music so much jojo. your passion for music is soo inspiring, ive listened to every mix tape you put out there as well as bought your tringle ep, and I can't wait to finally buy your 3rd album in the next couple of days. stay fierce 👑

Roo Vin

4y↑10

Howww does someone sound this good sheeeeeeeesshhhh 🔥😍😍

Adriana Avila

4y↑5

Love Alessia too! Phenomenal collab

Rickieo

8y↑3

Love it!!! 😍

Rik

8y↑2

Beautiful song!

rocklesson86

8y↑1.1K

Christina Aguilera and Jojo would kill it together.

queen V

3y↑1

Yeeesssss totally agree

Angel Doll

@minalaurenmartin what are you talking about Christina don’t have no low range at all her vocals are so wide lol

Vivian Moore 🌙

Unstoppable

minalaurenmartin

5y↑3

@Sarina Lee Christina is amazing but im afraid they would crash like tectonic plates. Jojo has a clear stamina in her voice that Christina simply cannot bring, but Christina has - short for sure -, but amazing riffs. Also i find Christinas low notes are loosing it's clearness or power, where Jo's are still powerful. The two have very different areas they are talented - despite they both mezzo-sopranos as far as i know -, together they would kill each other's voices. I thinks it's a mismatch. They more powerul alone than together.

Flo Mccool

Yes they would

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maria Alejandra

LOVE THIS! WE NEED THE STUDIO ACOUSTIC VERSION OF IT ASAP!!!

Jades Goudreault

7y↑1

The amount of love I have for Jojo's whole album is unreal. 🙏🏻💕

John Juan

3y↑6

I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK

THIS IS DEF ONE OF HER BEST EVER

Lamont Truong

7y↑6

this song is being slept on so hard like fuck. Alessia and jojo have power vocals. this could be in the number one for at least 4 weeks plus. Alessia four pink walls albums had many hits. they need to recognize jojo again. she's an amazing powerhouse vocalist 😭

Arón Durant

8y↑625

I knew something was brewing when I saw Jojo in Alessia's "Scars to your beautiful" 🔥🙌🏾

xin 🦋

when did that happen?

Margarito Salas

7y↑1

Pamela Magat bruh same

aurélie

7y↑1

Pamela Magat me too

Queen Araweelo

8y↑7

samuraiboy22 Omg same here 😂😂 like 2 days ago.

Alicia Goodman

8y↑6

samuraiboy22 I thought I saw her in that video! 😁

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Aaron 88

7y↑2

loving the new sound and loving the new album I heard two songs and I was like yeah I'm downloading this and listening to the album every day since

Wanessa Chagas

2y↑5

This is one of my favorite tracks from her

Gabi Antonucci

Jojo só evolui😍

jayjay

7y↑10

JoJo and Alessia just need to do a whole album together! That would be so amazing!

Joy Benjamin

6y↑1

I can't believe I'm now hearing about this album... I have been missing out I absolutely love jojo

Sarah jayne Wilkes

5y↑2

Love you, girl!
Two strong soul sistas, so awesome.
Loyally following you and your story, Jojo. Women like you give me strength.

Brianna Estrada

8y↑15

wtf what bomb ass duet ...I'm dying😇❤😎❤

Veronika SLantrix

5y↑1

You've come a long way and we fans appreciate it. U will shine again 💕

Reidner Ausani

6y↑3

Deveria ter sido single, ainda não aceito que esse HIT foi desperdiçado.

Gabe Lazar

6y↑3

Justice for this beauty! Should've been released as a single!

Kaye Diamond

7y↑3

I love this! Jojo slays everytime. Why is she so underrated?

Kiki

8y↑3

Awsome duet ❤️💜💚💙

Álvaro Brito

8y↑10

LETS BUY THE ALBUM SHE DESERVES

Brenda JP

JoJo been SLAYING SINCE SHE WAS 12!!!! WITH HER VOCALS!!! AMAZING JOJO!! LOVE IT !! MISSED YOU!!

Sarmad Official

It's very good to see JOJO doin a massive comeback in Music 👍👍 Alessia Cara is awesome too

Celeste Javier

8y↑6

omg her album is here😱 this sounds so good i hope her album hits number 1 #madlove

Elysa Cardenas

6y↑4

JoJo and Alessia need to collaborate more in their songs this is lit!

Essence Wslker

7y↑1

i can't stop listening to this song that it is in my head so much times. and they are right that you can't tell me what to do and i can only do these things.

kroakie4

I'm so glad JoJo is back! She has a voice that many others can only dream of! I knew she couldn't have been gone for good. Wouldn't have made any sense for her not to come back.

BRIAJA

7y↑16

They sound great together!

Sure•Ly Tune

7y↑1

+bls s I know right. 👌 👍 🎶 🔥 💕

Tainá Ferreira

Amo essa mulher ❣

serenity brooks

4y↑8

Who else loves this song

Doralice Alves

7y↑1

Esse hino tem que ser Single eu nunca te pedi nada 😍

Nas

7y↑6

This song should go big!

Luwian Marticio

8y↑8

Two of my fave artists in one song! oh my Good Lord!!! ✨🙌💥

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