Pretty Please
JoJo Lyrics
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There you go
Whisperin'
All of those sweet Nothings' baby
Lil nothings' baby
Heard em' once
You heard em' all
No there's nothin' baby
Oh you must be crazy
Do yourself a favor: quit while you're ahead
Or maybe you should work on your game before you say it
You can't think that I was born just yesterday
I'll give you a tip -
You might just get away with it!
You might just get away with it
You might just get away with it
You might just get away with it
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'Pretty please'
Sexual
There you go
Gettin' all extra touchy feely baby
Feely feely feely baby
Keep your hands and eyes off of my merchandise
You break it, you bought it baby
Ya break it, ya bought it baby!
Do yourself a favor: quit while you're ahead
Or maybe you should work on your game before you say it
You can't think that I was born just yesterday
I'll give you a tip -
You might just get away with it!
You might just get away with it
You might just get away with it
You might just get away with it
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'Pretty please'
Johnny got cash & I don't care
Jimmy crack corn & I don't care
Don't care (don't care)
Don't, don't care
Don't care (don't care)
Don't, don't care
Billy got a whip but I ain't ridin'
Walk around because it is bad timin'
Don't care
Don't, don't care
I don't give a
I don't give a
Fuuuuh
fudgesicle, fudgesicle
Fuuuuh
fudgesicle, fudgesicle
You might just get away with it
You might just get away with it
You might just get away with it
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'Pretty please'
If you say 'pretty please'..........
The song "Pretty Please" by JoJo is an anthem for self-respect and standing up to sexual advances. The song addresses a man's unwanted advances towards the singer, and how he tries to use sweet talk and sexual teasing to win her over. The opening lines are a warning about the man's actions, as he uses sweet nothings and whispers to tempt her. However, the singer is not fooled by his empty words and warns him to quit while he is ahead or work on his game before he tries to make a move. She tells him that she is not a fool and was not born yesterday.
The chorus "you might just get away with it if you say 'pretty please'" is the singer's way of mocking the man by implying that he might have a chance if he begs, but in reality, it is just another way to manipulate her. The second verse talks about the man being too touchy-feely and the singer warning him to keep his hands off of her personal space. She tells him he will have to buy it if he breaks it because she will not be manipulated or controlled by him.
Overall, the song is an empowering message for young women to stand up for themselves, and it sends a clear message that unwanted advances are not acceptable.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful
The singer is suggesting that the subject has high physical attractiveness
There you go
The subject is currently doing something that the singer has noticed
Whisperin'
The subject is speaking in a low tone or softly
All of those sweet nothings' baby
The subject is saying things that the singer deems to be insincere or insignificant
Lil nothings' baby
The subject's words are trivial or unimportant
Heard em' once
The singer has heard these flattering words before
You heard em' all
All of the subject's attempts to flatter the singer have been similar and unoriginal
There ain't nothin' to em
The singer feels that the subject's words are empty and lack substance
No there's nothin' baby
The singer has lost faith in the subject's attempts to flatter them
Oh you must be crazy
The singer sees the subject's attempts at flattery as irrational
Do yourself a favor: quit while you're ahead
The singer is advising the subject to stop trying to flatter them before they lose any respect for them
Or maybe you should work on your game before you say it
The singer suggests that if the subject wants to flatter them in a genuine way, they should improve their approach
You can't think that I was born just yesterday
The singer wants the subject to know that they are aware of when they are being insincerely flattered
I'll give you a tip -
The singer is about to provide advice
You might just get away with it!
If the subject sincerely flatters the singer, they might just succeed in winning them over
Sexual
The subject is making potentially sexual advances towards the singer
Gettin' all extra touchy feely baby
The singer is uncomfortable with the subject touching them inappropriately
Feely feely feely baby
The singer is further emphasizing how uncomfortable they are with the subject's touching
Keep your hands and eyes off of my merchandise
The singer is telling the subject to stop touching their body and treating them like an object
You break it, you bought it baby
If the subject continues to touch them improperly, they will have to deal with the consequences
Ya break it, ya bought it baby!
The singer is placing emphasis on the fact that the subject will face consequences if they do not respect their boundaries
Johnny got cash & I don't care
The singer is implying that they do not care about the subject's wealth, as it is not a factor in their level of interest
Jimmy crack corn & I don't care
The singer is emphasizing how little they care about certain things
Billy got a whip but I ain't ridin'
The singer is implying that they are not interested in partaking in the subject's preferred activities
Walk around because it is bad timin'
There may be reasons at the current moment, such as timing or environment, that prevent the singer from engaging with the subject
I don't give a
The singer is expressing their emotional apathy or lack of interest
Fuuuuh fudgesicle, fudgesicle
The singer is expressing their frustration, irritation, or impatience in a humorous or lighthearted manner
If you say 'Pretty please'
The singer is implying that if the subject treats them with more respect and indicates sincerity in their actions, they may earn their favor
You might just get away with it
If the subject changes their behavior, there is a possibility that the singer may reciprocate interest in some way
If you say 'Pretty please'
The subject needs to prove their sincerity and willingness to treat the singer with respect before they can expect any favorable treatment
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ferdi Ustica
I love this song.. is so amazing *-* <3
Sierra Layaoen
Luv this song!!!
Roderick S.
HAHA SASSY much and I love her playful personality on this track. She still got those vocals that pack a mean soulful punch!. :) l
Prior2Popular
This is actually pretty epic 👌🏼
daria9510
It reminds me "Single ladies" by Beyonce :) I love JoJo <3
Brook_Auburn
when i first heard this song i thought she was going to curse but instead she said fudgesicle i started laughin like crazy my ribs started to ache lol
Derrick Hinton
#2017 still 🔥🔥🔥
Naza Nwankpa
---I thought she was gonna curse so i was cracking up, too.!!!
Donni
The Latin guy that told the burping chick she was cute IS GETTING EVEN CUTER
ABHISHEK srivastava
enjoyed the sing