In The Dark
JoJo Lyrics

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This ain't the first or last time
We'll meet up this late at night
To let our fate intertwine
Casually I'd rather be
Detach from all tragedy
This don’t need to be defined

And I know that it's wrong

I do I do
Baby keep holding on
I do I do
Yeah, I know that it's wrong
I do
When the sun comes up, I'll be gone

I only know him in the dark
I only know him in the dark

Try to stay desensitized
Keep my feelings out of mind
My body won't be denied
Never took this road before
Love was always at the core
Of anyone I've been with before

And I know that it's wrong
I do I do
Baby keep holding on
I do
Yeah, I know that it's wrong
I do
When the sun comes up, I'll be gone
Chorus
I only know him in the dark
I only know him in the dark

Shadows across your face
Your lips a familiar taste
Stay focused, I tried
Can't get this out of my mind
I want more than what this is
Whatever we're calling this
The truth just breaks my heart

I only know him in the dark
I only know him in the dark

I only know him in the dark
I only know him in the dark

Overall Meaning

In JoJo's song In the Dark, the lyrics depict a story of two individuals meeting up secretly and intimately in the night, detaching themselves from any emotional or relationship expectations. The first verse suggests that this is not the first or last time they're meeting up like this, indicating a sense of desire for each other that they cannot control. JoJo admits that she knows it's wrong, but she wants to keep holding on to this moment. The line "I only know him in the dark" implies that they haven't shared any personal information, and the only thing they know is the physical intimacy between them.

The second verse suggests that JoJo is trying to keep her feelings out of mind, as she doesn't want to complicate things. She wants to explore this new road but with no strings attached. However, the line "Love was always at the core of anyone I've been with before" implies that JoJo has been in relationships before, and therefore, she may be struggling with the impact of those past relationships on her current situation. The chorus repeats the same line "I only know him in the dark" emphasizes the fact that this relationship is shallow, and it's occurring in the absence of light.

The bridge of the song talks about the conflicting emotions that JoJo is experiencing. She likes the pleasure; she is getting from this relationship, but she wants more than just physical intimacy. She tries to convince herself to stay focused, but she cannot get it out of her mind. Hence, the line "The truth just breaks my heart" expresses that she knows deep down that this situation is temporary, and it's not what she wants in the long run. In conclusion, the lyrics of In the Dark, express the emotional complexities of a casual and shallow relationship without any emotional commitment.

Line by Line Meaning

This ain't the first or last time
Meeting up late at night is a familiar occurrence

We'll meet up this late at night
The two parties will meet up at night

To let our fate intertwine
To see where destiny takes them

Casually I'd rather be
Would prefer to keep it casual

Detach from all tragedy
Avoid getting emotionally involved

This don’t need to be defined
No need to label the situation

And I know that it's wrong I do I do
Acknowledge the wrongdoing despite continuing the behavior

Baby keep holding on I do I do
Hold on to the relationship despite knowing it's wrong

Yeah, I know that it's wrong I do
Accepting the wrongdoing without actively trying to end it

When the sun comes up, I'll be gone Chorus
Knows that the relationship is temporary

I only know him in the dark Shadows across your face Your lips a familiar taste
Only know the other person in a physical and intimate manner

Try to stay desensitized Keep my feelings out of mind
Avoiding emotional attachment

My body won't be denied
Giving in to physical temptations

Never took this road before Love was always at the core Of anyone I've been with before
Uncharted territory for the singer who had meaningful relationships in the past

The truth just breaks my heart
Truth of the superficial relationship is disappointing

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