Numbers
JoJo Lyrics
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I heard you were out last night
That's okay with me, that's fine
I ain't like those girlfriends
I don't got a leash on my man
Flirting just for fun is cool
So what's this in your pocket
With some chicks name on it
The look on your face
Says you called her already
Well if you really needed numbers, baby
One number times that I play the fool
And two are the boxes I packed for you
We're over if you want some numbers
Here's a number three, six, nine
Ain't your address no more
Your cab will be here at four
It's over if you want some numbers
Here's a number
Stay ten feet away from me
Not one word don't beg or plead (no, no)
I heard enough talking
Just turn around and keep walking
I went through the address book
On your phone I had to look
And I saw some new names
I bet one on there yesterday
The look on your face
Let's me know you're guilty
So here's some numbers
If you want them, baby
One number times that I play the fool
And two are the boxes I packed for you
We're over if you want some numbers
Here's a number three, six, nine
Ain't your address no more
Your cab will be here at four
It's over if you want some numbers
Here's a number
Uh-oh, Uh-oh
Say it again
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Zero are the feelings I got left for you
The 411 is that you and I are through
Cause you can't deny, you told a million lies
It's three fifty-nine, oh look here comes your ride
One number times that I play the fool
And two are the boxes I packed for you
We're over if you want some numbers
Here's a number three, six, nine
Ain't your address no more
Your cab will be here at four
It's over if you want some numbers
Here's a number
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Never again, no
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Here's a number
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Uh-oh, uh-oh
In JoJo's song "Numbers," the singer confronts her partner about their infidelity. She begins by stating that she heard that he was out the previous night, but that she is not possessive and does not "have a leash" on him. However, she then confronts him about the item with another girl's name in his pocket, and the fact that he had already called her. The singer then proceeds to give him "numbers," or consequences for his actions, including the end of their relationship and him no longer being able to contact her.
The chorus repeats the idea of "numbers," but with a different spin. The singer again mentions the boxes she has packed for him and the things that she has done as a result of his infidelity. The final verse emphasizes the singer's lack of feelings for him and the fact that he has lied to her repeatedly. The song ends with her giving him one final "number," indicating the end of their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics depict a woman who is no longer willing to tolerate her partner's infidelity and is standing up for herself by establishing boundaries and consequences for his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you were out last night
I heard that you went out last night
That's okay with me, that's fine
I have no problem with it
I ain't like those girlfriends
I'm not like other girlfriends
I don't got a leash on my man
I don't control my man's actions
Flirting just for fun is cool
It's acceptable to flirt as long as it's harmless
But only if that's all you do
Flirting beyond that is not acceptable
So what's this in your pocket
What do you have in your pocket
With some chicks name on it
With another woman's name on it
The look on your face
Your expression
Says you called her already
Indicates that you've already called her
Well if you really needed numbers, baby
If you really want to contact other women
One number times that I play the fool
I've been fooled many times before
And two are the boxes I packed for you
I've packed up your things and I'm ready to end things
We're over if you want some numbers
If you're seeking other women, our relationship is over
Here's a number three, six, nine
Here's a phone number that isn't mine
Ain't your address no more
I'm no longer your address
Your cab will be here at four
Your ride will be here to take you away at 4 o'clock
It's over if you want some numbers
If you pursue other women, it's the end for us
Stay ten feet away from me
Stay away from me
Not one word don't beg or plead (no, no)
Don't beg or plead with me
I heard enough talking
I'm tired of hearing your excuses
Just turn around and keep walking
Just leave and don't come back
I went through the address book
I looked through your phone's address book
On your phone I had to look
I checked your phone
And I saw some new names
I found some new contacts
I bet one on there yesterday
I'm certain that one of them was added recently
Let's me know you're guilty
Your reaction suggests that you're guilty
Here's some numbers
If you want other women, here are some phone numbers
Zero are the feelings I got left for you
I don't have any love left for you
The 411 is that you and I are through
We are over
Cause you can't deny, you told a million lies
You can't deny that you've lied to me many times
It's three fifty-nine, oh look here comes your ride
It's almost 4 o'clock and your ride is here
Never again, no
We're never getting back together
Here's a number
If you want other women, here's a phone number
Contributed by Miles L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abby Kenney
I had always wished that this song was released as a single. It would have been a hit! Too bad this song remains unreleased ๐ข
El-Jefe
It's a shame they never made a video for this. It would have been catchy.
Alysha Mason
jojo always makes amazing songs love her
Lestina Anderson
Frl this is just true
Rebecca Recktenwald
She still helps me to get over a Break up like this <3 Love her so much and that lyrics made me smile :)
Freeman On
I Love this song. She has such a Really Good Beautiful voice. She is a Really Talented Singer. This is catchy song.
Celeste Blauert
I just discovered this song yesterday and I can't stop listening to it! Don't get me wrong I love Jojo's new music, but I do think the songs she sang when she was younger were better... I miss her R&B songs. They were so sassy and fun!
Chris Brown
Celeste Blauert Definitely agree. Her recent music & probably from the last 7-8years isn't that great but those early golden years Jojo was making a mark.
Afni F
Oh my God! Jojo's songs are so good to be listened to! LOVE YOU JOJO FOR MAKING SUCH AMAZING MUSIC!โค
Lestina Anderson
I just love jojo songs shes a good singer