Yo Yo
MIKA Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Take down all my sorrow, put that on a beat
Take down all my sorrow, put it on repeat
I know by tomorrow you'll come back to me
If you're not back tomorrow, what will be will be
Be will be, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
Take me high, high, high, take me low, low, low
Pull me in, in, in, let me go, go, go
Say goodbye-bye-bye, say hello-lo-lo
Shake my heart, heart, heart like a yo-yo

Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo

I'm not going nowhere, I'm where I'm meant to be
So I'm not going nowhere, you'll run back to me
I'll be here 'til tomorrow, then you're gonna see
Your turn to do the dancin', now you can dance for me
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat

Take me high, high, high, take me low, low, low
Pull me in, in, in, let me go, go, go
Say goodbye-bye-bye, say hello-lo-lo
Shake my heart, heart, heart like a yo-yo

Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo

Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da

On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
On the beat, on the beat, on the beat, on the beat

Take me high, high, high, take me low, low, low
Pull me in, in, in, let me go, go, go
Say goodbye, bye, bye, say hello, lo, lo
Shake my heart, heart, heart like a yo-yo

Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo

Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da




Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Yo Yo" by Mika portray the push and pull of a turbulent relationship with the singer asking to be treated like a yo-yo, dragged up and down and shaken all around. The singer is willing to endure the ups and downs if it means being with their love interest. The repetitive nature of the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of their relationship, with the singer certain that even if their love interest leaves, they will come back.


The chorus showcases the conflicting desires of the singer; they want to be pulled in and pushed away simultaneously. They crave the attention and love of their partner, but they also want to maintain their independence and avoid being hurt. The last part of the song, where the singer asserts that they are not going anywhere, suggests that they have confidence that their love interest will ultimately come back to them. The song ultimately portrays a relationship marked by constant uncertainty, with the singer willing to endure the turmoil as long as they're with their love interest.


Line by Line Meaning

Take down all my sorrow, put that on a beat
Express my sadness through music


Take down all my sorrow, put it on repeat
Repeatedly play my sad music


I know by tomorrow you'll come back to me
I expect you to return to me by tomorrow


If you're not back tomorrow, what will be will be
If you don't return tomorrow, it's beyond my control


Be will be, on the beat, on the beat
Whatever happens, it will be expressed through music


Take me high, high, high, take me low, low, low
Make me feel extreme emotions


Pull me in, in, in, let me go, go, go
Get close to me and then distance yourself


Say goodbye-bye-bye, say hello-lo-lo
Go away and then come back


Shake my heart, heart, heart like a yo-yo
Play with my emotions like a yo-yo toy


Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Handle me like a yo-yo toy


I'm not going nowhere, I'm where I'm meant to be
I'm staying put because I belong here


So I'm not going nowhere, you'll run back to me
I won't leave and you'll come back to me


I'll be here 'til tomorrow, then you're gonna see
I'll be patient until tomorrow and then you'll understand


Your turn to do the dancin', now you can dance for me
It's your turn to make a move, show me what you got


Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Non-lyrical background music


On the beat, on the beat, on the beat
Express everything through music


Take me high, high, high, take me low, low, low
Make me feel extreme emotions


Pull me in, in, in, let me go, go, go
Get close to me and then distance yourself


Say goodbye-bye-bye, say hello-lo-lo
Go away and then come back


Shake my heart, heart, heart like a yo-yo
Play with my emotions like a yo-yo toy


Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Handle me like a yo-yo toy


Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Non-lyrical background music


On the beat, on the beat, on the beat, on the beat
Express everything through music


Take me high, high, high, take me low, low, low
Make me feel extreme emotions


Pull me in, in, in, let me go, go, go
Get close to me and then distance yourself


Say goodbye, bye, bye, say hello, lo, lo
Go away and then come back


Shake my heart, heart, heart like a yo-yo
Play with my emotions like a yo-yo toy


Treat me like a yo-yo, treat me like a yo-yo
Handle me like a yo-yo toy


Da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da
Non-lyrical background music




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Stacey, Michael Penniman, Renaud Rebillaud, Wayne Hector

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

J. Hook Crochet

This song has been on my playlist and in my head since Eurovision. It's just so good!

Kamila Borcz

I have the same feelings when i hear this song

diana rodríguez heredia

same for me

Яна Стельмащук

the same situation)

Life is annoying.

SAME. I FEEL PROUD TO BE FRENCH
MIKA IS AMAZING

valsadie

When he started performing this tune in the middle of the other songs at Eurovision, it was, "WHOA! What's THAT!!" SUCH a groove!

9 More Replies...

Encore moi

I don't know why but it feels like that song creates a whole atmosphere. It exists in its own world. My favourite scenes are the black and white ones near the end of the clip. Can't wait for the next songs.

Mélanie agostino

@Ayla mika solaire nous invite dans son monde magique merveilleux 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💓💓💓💓💓💓💓❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️🌝🌝🌝🌝👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💥💥👎

Ayla

Mika exists in his own world and it's fantastic :)

Luciferdragon

Samee I love the black n white scenes 😍

More Comments

More Versions