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.

Jumping Trains
JoJo Lyrics

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You keep chuggin along
On a road to nowhere
Nobody's out there,
Im not even here anymore
You're kinda boring me
You got stuck in your comfort zone
And it makes me so uncomfortable
And its not my fault

That you're glued to your seat
I'm sorry.
And Im getting off this track
Cause you just hold me back
Baby your heart is just too strange
I can't just be your girl
Who needs to see the world
If that's the thing you can't arrange
Then I'll be jumping trains
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
I'll be jumping trains
Its time you wake up
I remember
Snowflakes on the ground
But now, I look outside
To the sunny fields of green
(ohh)
And I hope for the feeling
That I once had
With the wind in my hair
And my life on track
Getting care with you
I just need the
Chance to run away
I love the lonely track

Cause you just hold me back
Baby, your heart is just too strange
I can't just be your girl
I need to see the world
If that's something you can't arrange
Then I'll be jumpin
Mr. Conductor can you
Stop this train right now
Cause if I stay here with you
My life will just slow down

This thing you gave me(?)
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
I love the lonely track
Now I'm not lookin back
Baby your heart is just too strange
I cant just be your girl
I need to see the world
If that's something you can't arrange
Then I'll be jumping trains
I'll be jumping
(yeah) Trains
If that's something you can't arrange
Then I'll be jumping trains
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)

(trains)
And I'll be jumping trains

Overall Meaning

In "Jumping Trains," JoJo sings about leaving a stagnant relationship where her partner is content with staying in their current situation despite JoJo's desire for more. She feels that she has outgrown the relationship because her partner is too comfortable and unwilling to pursue new experiences. JoJo compares her situation to being on a train headed nowhere and decides to jump off and take a different path in life. She sings, "I'm getting off this track 'cause you just hold me back, baby your heart is just too strange, I can't just be your girl who needs to see the world if that's the thing you can't arrange, then I'll be jumping trains." She seeks adventure, excitement, and growth, and she won't let anything hold her back.

The song's title, "Jumping Trains," is a metaphor for taking risks in life and breaking away from the norm. JoJo's decision to leave the train is a symbol of taking control of her life and not settling for anything less than what she desires. She is prepared to take risks and seek new experiences, even if it means leaving behind a relationship that no longer serves her.

The second half of the song seems to reflect on memories of a previous time in her life when things were different. She remembers snowflakes on the ground and a time when life felt exciting and full of potential. JoJo longs for that feeling again, and she refuses to stay in her current situation if it means denying herself that chance. The song's final words, "And I'll be jumping trains," emphasize her determination to take control of her life and pursue her dreams, even if it means leaving behind the people and situations that hold her back.

Line by Line Meaning

You keep chuggin along
You keep going forward

On a road to nowhere
Believing in nothing in particular

Nobody's out there,
There's no one to be with

Im not even here anymore
I'm not even present with you anymore

You're kinda boring me
I'm getting bored with you

You got stuck in your comfort zone
You're comfortable staying in one place

And it makes me so uncomfortable
I'm not comfortable with it

And its not my fault
It's not my responsibility

That you're glued to your seat
That you're not progressing

I'm sorry.
I feel bad about it

And Im getting off this track
I'm moving on

Cause you just hold me back
You're preventing me from achieving my goals

Baby your heart is just too strange
You're unpredictable, and I cannot deal with it

I can't just be your girl
I can't be just your girlfriend

Who needs to see the world
Who desires to explore the world

If that's the thing you can't arrange
If you can't provide that

Then I'll be jumping trains
I'll take different paths

(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
I'll be moving a lot

I'll be jumping trains
I'll be redefining my journey

Its time you wake up
It's time for you to arise

I remember
I recall

Snowflakes on the ground
There were snowflakes falling

But now, I look outside
But now, I'm looking out

To the sunny fields of green
I'm looking at the green and bright fields

(ohh)
Sigh/Sound of the singer

And I hope for the feeling
I'm expecting a particular sensation

That I once had
That I used to experience previously

With the wind in my hair
While I am feeling the breeze on my face

And my life on track
When my life is going smoothly

Getting care with you
Being with you

I just need the
I only require

Chance to run away
Opportunity to escape

I love the lonely track
I enjoy traveling alone

Mr. Conductor can you
Train conductor, can you

Stop this train right now
Stop this train immediately

If I stay here with you
If I remain with you

My life will just slow down
My life becomes dull

This thing you gave me(?)
This thing you provided me

(I'll be jumpin, I'll be jumpin)
I'll be moving a lot

I love the lonely track
I enjoy traveling alone

Now I'm not lookin back
I am not going to stay in the past

Baby your heart is just too strange
You're unpredictable, and I cannot deal with it

I cant just be your girl
I can't be just your girlfriend

I need to see the world
I want to explore other places

If that's something you can't arrange
If you can't provide that

Then I'll be jumping trains
I'll take different paths

I'll be jumping
I'll be redefining my journey

(yeah) Trains
Referring to taking multiple forms of transportation

And I'll be jumping trains
I'll take different paths

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Comments from YouTube:

Zak Amghar

2y↑17

You know someone is talented when they have almost zero promo but their songs are bops. Jojo is the most talented singer born in the 90s. For me there is Whitney, Mariah, Christina and Jojo.