Say Love
JoJo Lyrics
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And when we speak, does it feel unrehearsed?
Cause where I wanna be is far apart
From where we are, from where we are
And I thought I found the place where we could start
Talk from the heart, talk from the heart
But you just say I'm perfect
Say I'm worth it
But if you really care for me
Say love
I want you to say love
I want you to say love
When I say "love you"
You just say "me too"
But I want you to say love
It feels like we can't get out of first
When we do it's like we're stuck in reverse, oh
Cause where I wanna be is far apart
From where we are, from where we are
And I thought I found the place where we could start
Talk from the heart, talk from the heart
But you just say I'm perfect
Say I'm pretty
Say I'm worth it
But if you really care for me
Say love
I want you to say love
I want you to say love
When I say "love you"
You just say "me too"
But I want you to say love
Oh, oh, woah, oh
Sa-a-a-y
Woah-oh-oh-oh
Oh no, sa-a-a-y
But you just say I'm perfect
Say I'm pretty
Say I'm worth it (You say I'm worth it, baby)
But if you really care for me (But if you really)
Say love
I want you to say love (say love)
I want you to say love (say love)
When I say "love you" (love you)
You just say "me too" (me too)
But I want you to say love
In this portion of the song "Say Love," Jojo expresses her desire to hear her partner say "love." She acknowledges that they are at their best and worst with each other and wonders if their conversations are genuine or rehearsed. Jojo emphasizes that where she wants to be and where they are is far apart, indicating a significant difference between the two. She desires to speak from the heart and find the place where they can start, but her partner's response only centers around her appearance and worth, which is not enough for her.
Line by Line Meaning
This is us at our best, and at our worst
We're showing each other everything, good and bad
And when we speak, does it feel unrehearsed?
Is what we're saying genuine, or just for show?
Cause where I wanna be is far apart
I want a deeper connection than where we are now
From where we are, from where we are
I'm not satisfied with our current level of communication and intimacy
And I thought I found the place where we could start
I hoped to find a way to connect more deeply with you
Talk from the heart, talk from the heart
I hoped we could be more open and honest with each other
But you just say I'm perfect
You only give me shallow compliments
Say I'm pretty
You only focus on my physical appearance
Say I'm worth it
You only value me for superficial reasons
But if you really care for me
If you truly love me
Say love
Show me your love with more than just words
I want you to say love
I need deeper emotional connection with you
When I say 'love you'
When I express my love for you
You just say 'me too'
You simply repeat what I said, without any additional feeling
But I want you to say love
I need you to express your love for me in a more meaningful way
It feels like we can't get out of first
We're not making any progress in our relationship
When we do it's like we're stuck in reverse, oh
When we make progress, it's quickly undone
Oh, oh, woah, oh
Instrumental
Sa-a-a-y
Instrumental
Woah-oh-oh-oh
Instrumental
Oh no, sa-a-a-y
Instrumental
But you just say I'm perfect
You only give me shallow compliments
Say I'm pretty
You only focus on my physical appearance
Say I'm worth it (You say I'm worth it, baby)
You only value me for superficial reasons (you say)
But if you really care for me (But if you really)
If you truly love me
Say love
Show me your love with more than just words
I want you to say love (say love)
I need deeper emotional connection with you
When I say 'love you' (love you)
When I express my love for you
You just say 'me too' (me too)
You simply repeat what I said, without any additional feeling
But I want you to say love
I need you to express your love for me in a more meaningful way
Writer(s): Harmony Samuels
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Judy Bryant
SHE SHOULD GO ON THE MASKED SINGER!!! It would give her an amazing opportunity for a comeback! Who wouldn't love that voice?!
Beth Karani
@Celeste Javier ...'
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Ruth Kitione
Why is everyone sleeping on her. Other artist are being overrated, and here we are listening to pure talent being slept on......
TriinaG
Industry contracts
P Xiong
👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Isaac Vieras
There is a glitch in the matrix, because this voice should have multiple grammys.....and here we are watching Jojo being slept on, on an astronomical level. It's insane.
Katy Quinn
💔