Mad Love
JoJo Lyrics


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You know, love is just one of those things
You can't really explain, it's, insane

Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
When you took a knife to my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew that you were just misunderstood

'Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (Mad love, mad love, mad love, mad love)

Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love
You give me

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, yeah

You made me mad love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
'Cause I want you so, 'cause I want you so
You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows




You give me mad love
(Mad love, mad love, mad love)

Overall Meaning

The song Mad Love by JoJo speaks to the feeling of being trapped in a volatile relationship, addicted to the intense passion that comes with it despite its harmful effects. The first verse encapsulates this, describing love as an indescribable, insane force that one can't help but be drawn to. The chorus then expresses the confusion and desperation that the singer feels, hinting at a desire for something healthier but being unable or unwilling to let go of what they have. The second verse elaborates on the dangerous, addictive nature of the relationship, with the singer acknowledging that it's not good for them but still feeling helpless to resist it.


The bridge serves as a climax, with the singer declaring that they want the partner so much despite everything, and that they've been driven to madness and shamelessness by their love. The repetition of the phrase "mad love" throughout the song reinforces this idea, as well as the repetition of the chorus emphasizing the cyclical, unbreakable nature of the relationship. Overall, the lyrics of Mad Love paint a vivid picture of a passionate but toxic relationship that the singer is unable to resist, speaking to the universal experience of being drawn to something despite knowing it's not good for us.


Line by Line Meaning

You know, love is just one of those things
Love is difficult to explain and can often be irrational.


You can't really explain, it's, insane
Love can be crazy and intense without any logical explanation.


Lay here with me in the dark
I want to be close to you in an intimate moment.


I know my edges are sharp
I can be difficult to handle and have flaws.


But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
The pleasure from love can often come from the pain and challenges that come with it.


When you took a knife to my heart
You hurt me emotionally and deeply.


And cut out the rational parts
I am not thinking clearly when it comes to my feelings for you.


I knew that you were just misunderstood
I believe you have a good heart, despite the hurt you may have caused me.


'Cause you give me mad love
Your love for me is intense and passionate.


How far can we go? Nobody knows
We don't know how our relationship will progress.


You give me bad love
Your love may not always be easy, but I'll still take it.


But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
I will accept any love you give me, as I am hungry for it.


Like I've never had love
Your love feels new and exciting to me, like nothing I've experienced before.


You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Your intense love for me may seem crazy to others, but I am not ashamed of it.


Don't give a damn, love
I do not care what others think of our relationship.


I want you so bad
I desire and crave your love.


Twisted like wire in your arms
My emotions are tangled and conflicted when I am with you.


A dangerous place for my heart
Being in love with you is risky and potentially hurtful.


But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Despite the danger, I enjoy the excitement and rush that comes with being with you.


Turn me from water to wine
Your love transforms me into a better version of myself.


I'm wasted all of the time
I am consumed by thoughts of you and our relationship.


So do it, baby
I am willing to take the risks and see where our relationship goes.


Go in for the kill
Pursue me and our relationship with all you have.


You made me mad love
Your love has driven me to intense and passionate feelings.


'Cause I want you so, 'cause I want you so
My desire for your love is so strong that it consumes me.


(Mad love, mad love, mad love)
Your love for me is intense and passionate, it drives me crazy.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSH MONROY, JOANNA LEVESQUE, NIKKI FLORES

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

my br

You know, love is just one of those things
You can't really explain, it's, insane
Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
When you took a knife to my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew that you were just misunderstood
'Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (Mad love, mad love, mad love, mad love)
Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill
You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love
You give me
You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, yeah
You made me mad love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
'Cause I want you so, 'cause I want you so
You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me mad love
(Mad love, mad love, mad love)



farah nur kamilia

You know, love is just one of those things
You can't really explain, that's insane

Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
You took a knife to my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew that you were just misunderstood

Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (mad love, mad love, mad love, mad love)

Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love
You give me
[repeated]



RisSa

You know, love is just one of those things
You can't really explain, that's insane

Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
You took a knife to my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew that you were just misunderstood

Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (mad love, mad love, mad love, mad love)

Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love
You give me
[repeated]



Stocking Anarchy

"Mad Love."

You know, love is just one of those things
You can't really explain, that's insane

Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
You took a knife to my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew that you were just misunderstood

Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (mad love, mad love, mad love, mad love)

Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm starvin' for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love
You give me
[repeated]



Jennifer Sanmoengin

You know, love is just one of those things...
You can't really explain, that's insane

Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
You took a knife in my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew the two were just misunderstood

Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm sorry for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (mad love, mad love)


Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm sorry for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love

(You give me...!)



Nouria Houda

Jojo]
You know, love is just one of those things...
You can't really explain, that's insane

Lay here with me in the dark
I know my edges are sharp
But sometimes the pain is what hurts you so good
You took a knife in my heart
And cut out the rational parts
I knew the two were just misunderstood

Cause you give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm sorry for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane, I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad
You give me (mad love, mad love)


Twisted like wire in your arms
A dangerous place for my heart
But you know I love getting off on the thrill
Turn me from water to wine
I'm wasted all of the time
So do it, baby
Go in for the kill

You give me mad love
How far can we go? Nobody knows
You give me bad love
But I'll take what I get, I'm sorry for it
Like I've never had love
You keep me insane and I'm not ashamed
Don't give a damn, love
I want you so bad, love



All comments from YouTube:

Kadence

THIS IS SO DAMN AMAZING😍😍😍

Nickiel Paramanand

A JoJo, Jessie J and Tori Kelly trio would be a dream come true. 3 real woman true to themselves with insane vocals

Mlee-W

@Michael Klassen stahhp I like Olivia Rodrigo, but her range, agility, and control are nowhere near Jojo, Tori Kelly, or Jessie J 😭

Jay D. Nottingham

Mos definitely

Michael Klassen

Maybe add in Olivia Rodrigo into the mix?

Angel Doll

@Turquoise BabyBlue yes her too lol I say JoJo Tori Kelly Demi Tynisha even Paula Deanna too all them on a whole song together would be so amazing and so powerful lol

Monika Ludwick

Jess Glyne too <3

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LucyAndLydia

LOVEEE THIS!

Ryan Rajnauth

jojo should be more popular she's genuinely a very good singer but poor management has kept her in the shadows...

A.J.

@stephenmor816 this comment makes me so mad I hope you sign a contract with blackground records 🦗

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