Just a Dream
JoJo Lyrics
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I paint my nails black 'cause it fits my mood
I'm tired of lookin' around for something to prove
You don't know how it feels inside my skin
But neither do I, because I numb the feeling
Take it away, all of my pain
I gotta bottle, I got to finish
'Cause if you don't, I might drown in it
And I keep tellin' my, tellin' my, tellin' myself
That my bad luck's gonna go away
And I keep tryin' and tryin' and try, try to win
But I'm losing every day
I wanna get up and fight, but I don't have the time
I'm too busy feelin' sorry for me
When it looks like the clouds are gone
I wake up, it was just a dream, it was just a dream
It was just a dream, it was all a dream
I walk around cold to the warmth of life
I see 'ya tryin' to talk, but I'm deaf to lies
Right, I believe in promises of tomorrow
If I don't make it there, know that I'm that sorry, though
Take it away, take it from me
'Cause I really wanna' believe
After the rain, someone'll say
That there really is more for me
And I keep tellin' my, tellin' my, tellin' myself
That my bad luck's gonna go away
And I keep tryin' and tryin' and try, try to win
But I'm losing every day
I wanna get up and fight, but I don't have the time
I'm too busy feelin' sorry for me
When it looks like the clouds are gone
I wake up, it was just a ...
See, I've been through hell and I am still yet to come back
There is no conductor to get this on track
I have dreams of freedom from the circumstance I'm in
If it's in His plans for me, then I will win
I'll just dream till' then
And I keep tellin' my, tellin' my, tellin' myself
That my bad luck's gonna go away
And I keep tryin' and tryin' and try, try to win
But I'm losing every day
I wanna get up and fight, but I don't have the time
I'm too busy feelin' sorry for me
When it looks like the clouds are gone
I wake up, it was just a dream, it was just a dream
It was just a dream, it was all a dream
It was just a dream
It was all a dream
In JoJo's song "Just a Dream," she shares her struggle with feeling lost and disconnected from the world around her. She starts the song by saying she paints her nails black to match her mood, indicating that she is going through a tough time. She talks about feeling the need to numb her emotions, saying that she "numb[s] the feeling" and had a bottle of something to finish. She is afraid of drowning in her pain if she doesn't find a way to cope with it.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea of trying to believe that her bad luck will go away and the desire to win despite losing every day. She wants to fight but feels like she doesn't have the time and is too busy feeling sorry for herself. It appears that although she is searching for a way out, she feels stuck and unable to move forward.
In the second verse, she talks about being closed off to the world and deaf to lies. Although she wants to believe in tomorrow's promises, she expresses regret that she might not make it. JoJo longs for someone to take away her burden, to ease her pain, and to show her that there is more to life than what she is experiencing.
Towards the end of the song, JoJo talks about how she's been through hell but is still hopeful for better things to come. She dreams of freedom from the situation she's in and hopes that it's part of God's plan for her. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing her desire to break free from her negative thoughts and find a way out of her pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I paint my nails black 'cause it fits my mood
I use nail polish to express my feelings
I'm tired of lookin' around for something to prove
I'm tired of trying to impress others
You don't know how it feels inside my skin
You don't understand my emotions
But neither do I, because I numb the feeling
But even I can't feel my emotions because I try to block them
Take it away, all of my pain
I want to get rid of my emotional pain
I gotta bottle, I got to finish
I use a bottle of something to help me numb the pain
Take it away, take it from me
I want others to help me overcome my pain
'Cause if you don't, I might drown in it
Otherwise, I may sink deeper into my pain and despair
And I keep tellin' my, tellin' my, tellin' myself
I keep convincing myself
That my bad luck's gonna go away
That my misfortunes will soon come to an end
And I keep tryin' and tryin' and try, try to win
And I keep striving and making efforts to succeed
But I'm losing every day
However, I'm failing day after day
I wanna get up and fight, but I don't have the time
I want to overcome my struggles, but I'm too busy feeling sorry for myself
I'm too busy feelin' sorry for me
I'm too bogged down by self-pity
When it looks like the clouds are gone
When it seems like my situation is improving
I wake up, it was just a dream, it was just a dream
I realize that my hope and positive outlook was just an illusion
I walk around cold to the warmth of life
I'm impervious to the joys of life
I see 'ya tryin' to talk, but I'm deaf to lies
I see you attempting to communicate, but I don't believe you
Right, I believe in promises of tomorrow
However, I still hold on to hope for a better future
If I don't make it there, know that I'm that sorry, though
If I can't achieve my goals, I'll be remorseful
See, I've been through hell and I am still yet to come back
I have been through tough times, and I'm still recovering
There is no conductor to get this on track
There is no one directing my life or helping me achieve my goals
I have dreams of freedom from the circumstance I'm in
I have aspirations of escaping my current predicament
If it's in His plans for me, then I will win
If God has planned for me to succeed, I will achieve my goals
I'll just dream till' then
Until then, I'll continue to hold on to my dreams
It was all a dream
My hope and optimism were just illusions
It was just a dream
My belief that things will improve was just a fantasy
It was all a dream
I was mistaken to hope for a better future
It was just a dream
My desire for a better life was just a figment of my imagination
Contributed by Sophie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@undiscoveredprotege6363
What I love about JoJo is her ability to convey the mindset of many of us. My favourite female artist..
@CuteLilMunchkin
She says: 'I am still yet to come back, there is no conductor to get this on track' One of my all time fav JoJo songs :)
@Alexislexy1already
i reamber crying my eyes out listoning to this song
@kuransays
It's a beautiful song and has some of the best raw vocals i've ever heard. ♥ JoJo always
@stonedmermaid679
I cant stay away from this song jo this song has really carried me through and still do
@sweetisaduff
this song is brilliant i listen to it everytime i feel down
@deiricgraham662
Omg what is this. This is awesome 😍😍 falling in love with Jojo all over again 😍
@sundaisycake3372
You Made it Queen. You made the dream reality and made your comeback!
@cin1842
Sad that this gem is not on Spotify 😢
@balchinnell1754
2017 and still bumping