My Time Is Money
JoJo Lyrics

I need a man, not a boy
The singer wants a mature, responsible adult partner

Uh, uh, livin' in the city with brown, some so pretty
The singer is describing the pleasant urban environment around her

I, I got everyone with me
The singer has companionship and support from those around her

I'm runnin' this, really, oh, really
The singer is confident in her abilities and leadership

I, I don't need your dollars
The singer is financially independent and does not rely on others for money

I've given you a chance to holla
The singer has given a potential partner an opportunity to approach her

Tell me, can you keep up?
The singer is asking if the person she is interested in can match her pace

My time is money
The singer values her time highly, as it is valuable to her

Homie, you're not payin' my bills
The person the singer is interested in is not financially supporting her

Give me somethin' I can feel
The singer wants to feel a strong connection with her partner

(My time is money)
The singer repeats the importance of her time

Tell me whatcha gon' do if it runs out
The singer is asking what her partner will do once she becomes unavailable

I'm a busy girl, in the busy world
The singer has a lot going on in her life

Oooh, ya think so hot
The singer is addressing someone who she believes is arrogant and self-important

Can't keep holdin' your spot
The singer will not wait around for someone who is not meeting her needs

Cuz you're not lookin' at the clock
The person she is interested in is not aware of the time-sensitive nature of their relationship

Ya think ya got this girl on lock
The person she is interested in may believe they have a secure hold on her, but they do not

But I gotta 9AM, I'm always on time
The singer is punctual and responsible with her time

That's why I'm the CEO
The singer is a leader and boss in her life

And I ain't tryna wait all night
The singer wants to spend time with her partner, but has limits

Hurry up, come and put my body next to yours
The singer wants physical intimacy with her partner

Time's tickin', it's time to show me
The singer is expressing impatience and a need for action

Stop delayin', and put it on me
The singer wants her partner to initiate intimacy

Turn it up and rock-and-roll me
The singer wants to fully engage in physical intimacy

Homie, you're not payin' my bills
The person the singer is interested in is still not contributing financially to her life

Oh, at least my money's real
The singer takes pleasure in her financial independence and stability

Tell me whatcha gon' do if it runs out
The singer asking what her partner will do when she becomes unavailable

I'm a busy girl, in the busy world
The singer is emphasizing how much is going on in her life

Hey, my time is money
The singer reiterates the importance of her time to her overall life values