Joanna Noëlle Levesque (born December 20, 1990 in Brattleboro, VT) , known … Read Full Bio ↴Joanna Noëlle Levesque (born December 20, 1990 in Brattleboro, VT) , known professionally as JoJo, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Raised in Foxborough, Massachusetts, she began performing in singing competitions and local talent shows from a young age. In 2003, record producer Vincent Herbert noticed her after she competed on the television show America's Most Talented Kids and asked her to audition for his record label Blackground Records. Having signed with them that same year, JoJo released her eponymous debut studio album the following year in June 2004. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over four million copies worldwide to date.

Yes or No
JoJo Lyrics

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It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready

Waiting for you to call
Don't help the situation at all
I know that you got a girl
You say you still want me in your world
You say you're gonna shut her out
I think you're just runnin' your mouth
You gotta tell me what you want to do
'Cause I can't be waitin' for you

Is it a yes (is it a yes)
Is it a no (is it a no)
You are not ready
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (is it a yes)
Is it a no (is it a no)
You are not ready
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

Boy, you gotta make up your mind
Cause you're runnin' out of time
If you can stop playin' games
Then maybe my feelings would change
If that's the way you want it
Then that's how it's gonna be
'Cause I gotta keep on movin'
You can't keep confusin' me

Is it a yes
Is it a no (baby)
You are not ready
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (is it a yes)
Is it a no (is it no)
You are not ready
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

It's JoJo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right, yeah
Still tryin' to see what you got
'Cause time's runnin' out to put me on lock
It's JoJo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right, yeah
Still tryin' to see what you got
'Cause time's runnin' out to put me on lock

Is it a yes (I need to know)
Is it a no (baby)
You are not ready
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes
Is it a no (woo)
You are not ready
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (know, know, know, know I've got to know)
Is it a no (can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (so what you want to do, what you want to do)
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (so what you want to do, what you want to do)
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (so what you want to do, what you want to do)
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (can't keep girl like me on hold)

You are not ready (so what you want to do, what you want to do)
'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

Overall Meaning

The song "Yes or No" by JoJo is about a girl who is waiting for the person she is interested in to make a decision and tell her whether or not they want to be with her. She knows that he already has a girlfriend, but he keeps telling her that he wants her in his life. She is tired of waiting and wants him to make up his mind because she cannot be on hold forever. The chorus of the song repeats the question "Is it a yes or no?" emphasizing the need for a clear answer.

The lyrics suggest the frustration and confusion that can come with unrequited feelings. The singer wants honesty and clarity from the person she likes so that she can move on if necessary. Despite her desire for a relationship, she also recognizes that her worth is not tied to whether or not he chooses her. The song is a relatable anthem for anyone who has been strung along by someone they had feelings for.

Overall, "Yes or No" is a catchy pop song that captures the angst and uncertainty of unrequited love.

Line by Line Meaning

It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
JoJo is ready to shine and be heard

You are not ready
The person she is addressing is not prepared for what JoJo has to offer

Waiting for you to call
JoJo is waiting for the person to make a decision

Don't help the situation at all
The person's silence and indecision is making things worse

I know that you got a girl
JoJo is aware that the person she is addressing is currently in a relationship

You say you still want me in your world
The person has expressed interest in JoJo despite being in a relationship

You say you're gonna shut her out
The person has told JoJo they will leave their current partner for her

I think you're just runnin' your mouth
JoJo does not believe the person's words to be sincere

'Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
JoJo is not willing to wait around for the person to make a decision

Boy, you gotta make up your mind
JoJo is urging the person to make a choice

'Cause I gotta keep on movin'
JoJo cannot wait around forever

You can't keep confusin' me
The person's indecision and mixed signals are causing JoJo distress

And I got what it takes to rock ya life right, yeah
JoJo is confident in herself and what she can offer the person

Still tryin' to see what you got
JoJo is waiting for the person to prove themselves and their commitment

'Cause time's runnin' out to put me on lock
JoJo is running out of patience and is not willing to be kept waiting

I need to know
JoJo is demanding a clear answer from the person

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Reginald Burrell, Ronald Burrell, Vincent J Herbert, Jojo Levesque, Tremain Saunders

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Stocking Anarchy

5y↑7

"Yes Or No"

It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready

Waiting for you to call
Don't help the situation at all
I know that you got a girl
You say you still want me in your world
You say you're gonna shut her out
I think you're just running your mouth
You gotta tell me what you wanna do
Cause I can't be waiting for you

Is it a yes (Is it a yes)
Is it a no (Is it a no)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Is it a yes)
Is it a no (Is it a no)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

Boy you gotta make up your mind
Cause you're running out of time
If you could stop playing games
Then maybe my feelings would change
If that's the way you want it
Then that's how it's gonna be
Cause I gotta keep on moving
You can't keep confusing me

Is it a yes
Is it a no (Baby)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Is it a yes)
Is it a no (Is it no)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

It's Jojo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right yeah
Still trying to see what you got
Cause time's running out to put me on lock
It's Jojo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right yeah
Still trying to see what you got
Cause time's running out to put me on lock

Is it a yes (I need to know)
Is it a no (Baby)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes
Is it a no (Woo)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know, know, know, know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you wanna do, what you wanna do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you wanna do, what you wanna do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you wanna do, what you wanna do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you wanna do, what you wanna do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

Jason Smalls

[Intro]
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It’s JoJo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It’s JoJo in the place to be, be, be
It's JoJo in the place to be, be, be

[Verse 1]
Waiting for you to call
Don't help the situation at all
I know that you got a girl
You say you still want me in your world
You say you're gonna shut her out
I think you're just runnin' your mouth
You gotta tell me what you wanna do
Cause I can't be waitin' for you

[Chorus]
Is it a yes? (Is it a yes?)
Is it a no? (Is it a no?)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can’t be on hold
Is it a yes? (Is it a yes?)
Is it a no? (Is it a no?)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can’t be on hold

[Verse 2]
Boy, you gotta make up your mind
Cause you're runnin’ out of time
If you can stop playin' games
Then maybe my feelings would change
If that's the way you want it
Then that's how it’s gonna be
Cause I gotta keep it movin'
You can't keep confusin' me

[Chorus]
Is it a yes?
Is it a no? (Is it a no?)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes?
Is it a no? (Tell me baby)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

[Bridge]
It's JoJo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right yeah
Still tryin' to see what you got
Cause time's runnin out to put me on lock
It's JoJo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right yeah
Still tryin' to see what you got
Cause time's runnin out to put me on lock

[Chorus]
Is it a yes? (Baby)
Is it a no? (I need to know)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes? (Is it a yes?)
Is it a no? (Is it a no?)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes? (Know, I've got to know)
Is it a no? (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you wanna do, what you wanna do?)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes? (Know, I've got to know)
Is it a no? (Can't keep a girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you wanna do, what you wanna do?)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

Alma Rodriguez

It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
It's Jojo in the place to be, be, be
You are not ready
Waiting for you to call
Don't help the situation at all
I know that you got a girl
You say you still want me in your world
You say you're gonna shut her out
I think you're just running your mouth
You gotta tell me what you want to do
Cause I can't be waiting for you
Is it a yes (Is it a yes)
Is it a no (Is it a no)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Is it a yes)
Is it a no (Is it a no)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Boy you gotta make up your mind
Cause you're running out of time
If you can stop playing games
Then maybe my feelings would change
If that's the way you want it
Then that's how it's gonna be
Cause I gotta keep on moving
You can't keep confusing me
Is it a yes
Is it a no (Baby)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Is it a yes)
Is it a no (Is it no)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
It's Jojo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right yeah
Still trying to see what you got
Cause time's running out to put me on lock
It's Jojo in the place to be
And I got what it takes to rock ya life right yeah
Still trying to see what you got
Cause time's running out to put me on lock
Is it a yes (I need to know)
Is it a no (Baby)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes
Is it a no (Woo)
You are not ready
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know, know, know, know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you want to do, what you want to do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you want to do, what you want to do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you want to do, what you want to do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold
Is it a yes (Know know know know I've got to know)
Is it a no (Can't keep girl like me on hold)
You are not ready (So what you want to do, what you want to do)
Cause a girl like me can't be on hold

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꧁Felicia Rose Antonia꧂

5y↑19

I accidentally tapped dislike instead of like and I felt my soul actually leave my body I was so scared?????? No but seriously like!!!!!!! I loVE the energy JoJo gives off & the soul she puts into her music & everything!!! Thank you so so much for this new rendition of these albums!!!!