Marvin's Room
JoJo Feat. Drake Lyrics
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I'm out right now
Just, just been drinking with Jack
What are you doing? I miss you
You wanna come over?
Who you with? Hello?
I've been up three days
This call is a mistake
There's something strong in this water bottle
I hear you got a new chick
A dancing little Barbie doll
I feel so pathetic
But you still haven't heard it all
Fuck that new girl that you like so bad
She's not crazy like me, I bet you like that
I said, fuck that new girl that's been in your bed
And when you're in her I know I'm in your head
(Are you drunk right now?)
I'm just saying, you can do better
Always turned you out every time we were together
(You know I didn't mean that)
Once you had the best, boy, you can't do better
(You should come over, what are you doing?)
Baby, I'm the best, so you can't do better
Oh, oh, whoa
(Right)
I ran into your homeboys
They're all fucking idiots
You're not even my boyfriend
But they're trippin' 'cause I'm in the club
Yeah, that's right, I'm dancing
And something cool is in my cup
I'ma send a sexy picture
To remind you what you've given up
Fuck that new girl that you like so bad
She's not crazy like me, I bet you like that
I said, fuck that new girl that's been in your bed
And when you're in her I know I'm in your head
(Right)
I mean, I'm just saying, you can do better
Always turned you out every time we were together
Once you had the best, boy, you can't do better
Baby, I'm the best, so you can't do better
(Baby, I'm the best, so you can't do better)
No, you can't do better
Oh, oh
Na-na-na-na-na-na, right, yeah
Oh, mm
(Right)
The song Marvin's Room by JoJo feat. Drake is a conversation between two people who have previously been in a romantic relationship with one another. As the song starts, the female character answers a phone call from her ex, who is clearly drunk and delirious. He tells her that he's been out clubbing all night, but he can't stop thinking about her. He says he knows that she's happy with a good guy, but he's still going to call her anyway. The male character, who is the ex, then takes over where the conversation becomes a bit more intense, as he tells her to forget about the guy she's with right now because they had something special. He then asks if she's heard that she could do better lately.
As the song progresses, the male character continues to reveal more about his life at present. He explains that he's been drinking and can't stop thinking about the woman he's calling, despite the fact that she's moved on. He tells her that he's been with several women this week and that he's "having a hard time adjusting to fame." He then apologizes for calling her, saying that he's talking crazy, and asking if she's still listening or if she's going to hang up. In the final moments of the song, the female character responds, telling the male character that she'll stay on the phone, but that she's not going to come over.
The lyrics of Marvin's Room are powerful, as they speak to the deep emotions and insecurities that still exist between two people who have shared an intense relationship. The song touches on themes such as love, heartbreak, vulnerability, and addiction. The male character's alcohol consumption and his willingness to call his ex despite her being in a committed relationship also speak to feelings of desperation and loneliness that can arise when a relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello? Yeah, I just walked in
The singer just arrived somewhere and answers a call.
Yeah, I'm good, you still working?
The singer asks if the person on the other end is still working and reassures them that they are fine.
Tonight, right now? Did I go out?
The singer confirms with the person on the other end if they are asking about tonight, and if they went out.
Yeah, I went out, I went
I went to a couple of clubs
The artist admits to going out to a few clubs.
I never went to bed, shit
The artist says that they never went to bed yet.
Wine or water
You said something about a cold drink?
I don't know, I'm delirious
The singer asks if they are supposed to get wine or water, but admits that they are not sure due to their delirium.
Cups of the RosΓ©
Bitches in my old phone
I should call one and go home
I've been in this club too long
The woman that I would try
Is happy with a good guy
But I've been drinkin' so much
That I'ma call her anyway, and say
The singer has been drinking RosΓ© and has a list of old love interests on their phone. They consider calling one of them, but acknowledge that she is happy with someone else. However, they are so drunk that they will call her anyway to express their feelings.
Fuck that nigga that you love so bad
I know you still think about the times we had
The artist tells the woman they want to call to forget about the man she loves, as he knows she still thinks about their past.
I say fuck that nigga that you think you found
And since you picked up, I know he's not around, oh oh
The artist dismisses the new man that the woman is supposedly with, because she picked up her phone, implying that he is not around her at the moment.
(Are you drunk right now?)
I'm just sayin' you could do better
Tell me, have you heard that lately?
I'm just sayin' you could do better
And I'll start hatin' only if you make me
The artist tells the woman that she could do better than the man she is with, and asks if she has been told that. They also add that they will only hate him if she does not listen.
Uh, cups of that XO
All my people been here
I see all of her friends here
Guess she don't have the time to kick it no more
Flight's in the morning
What you doin' that's so important?
The singer has been drinking XO and is surrounded by their friends. They notice the woman's friends at the event, but speculate that she has no time to spend with them anymore. They ask what she is doing that is so important as her flight is in the morning.
I've been drinkin' so much
That I'ma call you anyway, and say
Fuck that nigga that you love so bad
I know you still think about the times we had
I say fuck that nigga that you think you found
And since you picked up, I know he's not around, oh oh
The artist has been drinking so much that they will call the woman anyway and express their feelings about the man in her life. They still believe she thinks about their past and dismiss the new man since she picked up the phone.
(Are you drunk right now?)
I'm just sayin' you could do better
Tell me, have you heard that lately?
I'm just sayin' you could do better
And I'll start hatin' only if you make me
The singer reiterates that the woman can do better and asks if she has heard that before. They also add that they will only become upset if she ignores their advice.
I think I'm addicted to naked pictures
And sitting talking 'bout bitches that we almost had
I don't think I'm conscious of makin' monsters
Outta the women I sponsor 'til it all goes bad
But, shit, it's all good
The singer confesses to being addicted to nude pictures and discussing past love interests that almost became a reality. They do not believe they are aware of how their actions affect the women they sponsor, but do not think it is all that bad.
We threw a party, yeah, we threw a party
Bitches came over, yeah, we threw a party
I was just calling, 'cause they were just leavin'
Talk to me, please, don't have much to believe in
I need you right now, are you down to listen to me?
Too many drinks have been given to me
I got some women that's livin' off me
Paid for their flights and hotels, I'm ashamed
Bet that you know them, I won't say no names
After a while, girl, they all seem the same
I've had sex four times this week, I'll explain
Havin' a hard time adjustin' to fame
Sprite in that mixture
I've been talkin' crazy, girl, I'm lucky that you picked up
Lucky that you stayed on
I need someone to put this weight on
"Fuck, I'm sorry"
The singer describes throwing a party and having various women over as guests. They were calling since the women were leaving and they feel lonely, having no one else to believe in. Too many drinks have been given to the singer, and some women are financially dependent on them (which they feel guilty about). They confirm that the woman on the phone knows of these women, but do not want to reveal any names. The singer explains that all women tend to be the same to them, and admits to having had sex multiple times that week. They find it challenging to adjust to fame, and confirm that Sprite was in the alcoholic mixture, making them talk crazy. The singer is lucky that the woman on the phone picked up and stayed on, as they need someone to share their emotional burden with. They apologize for their behavior.
(Are you drunk right now?)
I'm just sayin' you could do better
Tell me, have you heard that lately?
I'm just sayin' you could do better
And I'll start hatin' only if you make me
The artist repeats their point about how the woman can do better and asks if she has heard that recently. They add that they will only begin to hate her if she ignores their advice.
You not gonna come?
I guess I'm 'bout to just, kick it here then
The artist asks if the woman on the phone is not going to come over, and resigns to staying where they are.
Just throw up while I hold your hair back
Her white friend said, "You niggas crazy"
I hope no one heard that, yeah
I hope no one heard that
'Cause if they did, we gon' be in some trouble, yeah
If they did we gon' be in some trouble, trouble
Oh, oh, oh, ohh
The singer offers to help the woman throw up, and hears her white friend say that they are crazy. They express concern that someone may have heard and that they could be in trouble.
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Jason Charles Beck, Adrian Eccleston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Phone call]
Hello? I'm out right now, just been drinking, Jack
What are you doing, I miss you
You wanna come over?
Oh who you with? Are you alone?
[Verse 1]
I've been up three days
Adderall and Redbull
This call is a mistake
Thereβs something strong in this water bottle
I hear you got a new chick
A dancing little Barbie doll
I feel so pathetic
But you still havenβt heard it all
[Chorus]
Fuck that new girl that you like so bad
Sheβs not crazy like me, I bet you like that
I said fuck that new girl thatβs been in your bed
And when youβre in her I know Iβm in your head
(Are you drunk right now?)
Iβm just saying you could do better
Always turned you out every time we were together
(You know I didn't mean that)
Once you had the best boy you canβt do better
(You should come over, what are you doing?)
Baby Iβm the best so you canβt do better
(oh oh oh oh oh)
(Right)
[Verse 2]
I ran into your homeboys
Theyβre all fucking idiots
Youβre not even my boyfriend
But they're tripping 'cause Iβm in the club
Yeah, thatβs right Iβm dancing
And something cool is in my cup
Iβma send a sexy picture
To remind you what youβve given up
[Chorus]
Fuck that new girl that you like so bad
Sheβs not crazy like me, I bet you like that
I said fuck that new girl thatβs been in your bed
And when youβre in her I know Iβm in your head
(Right)
I mean, Iβm just saying you could do better
Always turned you out every time we were together
Once you had the best, boy, you canβt do better
Baby, Iβm the best so you canβt do better
(Baby, Iβm the best so you canβt do better)
No, you can't do better
Right, yeah
Right
Mar B
[Verse 1]
I have been up three days
Adderall and redbull
This call is a mistake
Thereβs something strong in this water bottle
I hear you got a new chick
A dancing little Barbie doll
I feel so pathetic
But you still havenβt heard it all
[Hook]
Fuck that new girl that you like so bad
Sheβs not crazy like me I bet you like that
I said fuck that new girl thatβs been in your bed
And when youβre in her I know Iβm in your head
Iβm just saying you can do better
Always turned you out every time we were together
Once you had the best you canβt do better
Baby Iβm the best so you canβt do better
[Verse 2]
I ran into your homeboys
Theyβre all fucking idiots
Youβre not even my boyfriend
But they're tripping because Iβm in the club
Yeah thatβs right Iβm dancing
And something cool is in my cup
Iβma send a sexy picture
To remind you what youβve given up
[Hook]
Fuck that new girl that you like so bad
Sheβs not crazy like me I bet you like that
I said fuck that new girl thatβs been in your bed
And when youβre in her I know Iβm in your head
I mean, Iβm just saying you can do better
Always turned you out every time we were together
Once you had the best boy, you canβt do better
Baby Iβm the best so you canβt do better
L
βAnd when youβre in her, I know Iβm in your headβ π€― sheβs crazy for this line, it still hits after all these years, love it!
nikitalanea44
Itβs facts tho. Us faithful/give it your all women donβt just fade away, even if itβs the best for everyone... π
ER Tatic
True story though
cruise control
I shook from the top of my head to my toes at the reality of these lyrics π©π―
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plopplop
For real. Thanks to this song this thought has crossed my mind a couple times over the years.
Stephanie Salas
Still come here for this song. Still hoping it makes it to Spotify
Catia Gomes
Saaaaaaame π’
HelloClean
Waiting for it on Amazon
RunItUpDasher
Same I been search Apple Music and canβt find it π©