So Bad
JoJo Lyrics
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Boy, look at me now
Do it, do it, do it
Give me all of your power
I'll never expose you
Never use your love in vain
Do it, do it, do it
Then can we do it again?
Does she know you like it in the morning?
Know you come without a warning?
Know you smile when you're performing?
Oh baby, does she need to know that
You can need it so bad
Need it so bad
You say you love her but you need me so bad
Need it so bad
Need it so bad
Don't think you love her if you need me so
I'll be in a trench coat
Back of the bar in the shadows
We can keep it simple, wear your hat low
Act like you don't know me if they ask you, if they ask you
Come
Come with me now
Move before we lose it
And the silence gets loud
I will always want you
And keep letting you in
Take it, take it, take it
Let's feel it again
Does she know how you like to get dirty?
Know how much you like to hurt me?
You don't ever have to worry
Oh baby, she don't need to know that
You can need it so bad
Need it so bad
Don't think you love her if you need me so bad
Need me so bad
Need it so bad
You say you love her but you need me so
I'll be in a trench coat
Back of the bar in the shadows
We can keep it simple, wear your hat low
Act like you don't know me if they ask you, if they ask you
I'll be in a trench coat
Back of the bar in the shadows
We can keep it simple, wear your hat low
Act like you don't know me if they ask you, if they ask you
You want it bad, bad, bad, bad, bad
I want it bad, bad, bad, bad, bad
You want a bad, bad, bad for the summer
You're just my late-night friend undercover
Need it so bad, need it so bad
Need it so bad, need it so bad
Need it so bad, need it so bad
Need it so bad, need it so bad
The first verse of JoJo's song, "So Bad," introduces a relationship that is based on secrecy and lust. The singer acknowledges her power over the boy and encourages him to give himself to her completely, promising to keep their affair hidden and never use his love in vain. The chorus then brings up the question of whether the boy's girlfriend knows about his sexual preferences and fetishes, alluding to a potential power dynamic in their relationship. The singer then urges him to act on his desires and come with her, promising that she will always want him and keep letting him in.
The second verse continues with the exploration of the power dynamic between the boy and his girlfriend. The singer asks if his girlfriend knows how he likes to get dirty and hurt her, implying that there might be a lack of communication or trust in their relationship. She also reassures him that he doesn't have to worry about getting caught, as long as he keeps their relationship a secret. The chorus then repeats the message that the boy wants the singer so badly, despite claiming to love his girlfriend.
Overall, "So Bad" paints a picture of a complicated and secretive relationship based on physical attraction and power dynamics. The lyrics are provocative and raw, exploring themes of lust, deception, and infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
Look
Pay attention to me
Boy, look at me now
Hey, I'm right here, look at me now.
Do it, do it, do it
Give everything you've got.
Give me all of your power
Put everything you've got into this.
I'll never expose you
I won't tell anyone our secret.
Never use your love in vain
I won't play with your feelings.
Then can we do it again?
Can we have another go at this?
Does she know you like it in the morning?
Does she know your preferences?
Know you come without a warning?
Are you making moves without telling her?
Know you smile when you're performing?
Do you enjoy being with me more than her?
Oh baby, does she need to know that
Does she really have to know this?
You can need it so bad
Your desire for me is intense.
You say you love her but you need me so bad
You claim to love her but your need for me is strong.
Don't think you love her if you need me so
Your love for her is questionable if you need me so much.
I'll be in a trench coat
Meet me dressed in a trench coat.
Back of the bar in the shadows
Let's keep things on the down low.
We can keep it simple, wear your hat low
Let's not call too much attention to each other.
Act like you don't know me if they ask you, if they ask you
If anyone asks, pretend we don't know each other.
Come with me now
Let's go right now.
Move before we lose it
Let's not waste any time.
And the silence gets loud
When there's nothing said between us, it's too loud.
I will always want you
I'll always have feelings for you.
And keep letting you in
I'll keep letting you into my life.
Take it, take it, take it
Take all of me.
Let's feel it again
Let's experience this feeling once more.
Does she know how you like to get dirty?
Does she know what you're into?
Know how much you like to hurt me?
Does she know how much you enjoy being rough with me?
You don't ever have to worry
Don't worry about getting caught.
Oh baby, she don't need to know that
She really doesn't need to know all of this.
You want it bad, bad, bad, bad, bad
You have an overwhelming desire for me.
I want it bad, bad, bad, bad, bad
I share the same intense desire for you.
You want a bad, bad, bad for the summer
You're looking for a summer fling.
You're just my late-night friend undercover
We're only friends when no one's looking.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chantal Kreviazuk, Dylan Wiggins, Joanna Levesque, Martin McKinney, Merna Bishouty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leah Rose Cooper
JoJo: the MOST underrated vocalist of our time is making a come back during the worst time. We don’t deserve her.
Grace Jones
Been a fan of JoJo since “too little too late” never going to stop loving her, this woman is a fighter she never give up no matter what.
Ranjani Gurusamy
ME TOO!!!!
Philipp
Grace Jones pop is better though
DOG
Same , My grandmother bought her grandson jojo first cd at 10 years old for xmas.. 👋👋
Gurkan CIFTCI
Same. Word to word
babyshaun82 (DO NOT HACK)
Little late, lol...fan since '04, baby!😉😏🤫🙋🏽♀️
J
These are some awesome tracks she’s putting out. I used to constantly post about what an injustice it is that she has not had greater mainstream success for some time. Now, I realize that Jojo is about way more than that. She wants to connect with her fans and deliver tracks that touch us; she continually does that. While I still believe she should be one of the greatest stars of our generation, I feel like Jojo is content with us, and I love her for that
Brendan Pyper
Soooooooooo true man! Have never related to a comment in here more than to yours!! :D XD
Alice
Exactly!!! Artist's like JoJo know that it's not all about being number one, it's about putting your soul into your music and really connecting with your fans. She doesn't need to metaphorically sell her soul to the devil, like most popstars do.