The song ‘Jojo’ by Zaco depicts the emotions of obsession and everything one must go through in order to balance the extreme feelings. The lyrics are descriptive of someone who is always in life with his mind, which impacts his thoughts, emotions, and life. Using a poetic yet sometimes surreal blend of metaphors, ZACO is able to convey the feelings of being on highs and lows with someone who has a strong hold over him. 

Inescapable is the feeling all associated with the repetition of Jojo in the song. This person is not just an afterthought, but a figure that actively runs through his mind like a rabbit. The association with a rabbit is indicative of quick, fidgety movements, which speaks volumes in respect to the constant thoughts of Jojo racing in his mind. That obsessive energy is further affirmed with the lines that talk about late night staying and lost into the daze, which vividly describes how much his fixation is hurting him. 

A powerful metaphor for the imbalance ZACO experiences mentally and emotionally is the description of Jojo as a person walking on a tight rope between his temples.’ A tightrope is something that one needs to always balance on during a performance. Just like his feelings, he is unable to control and sensitive. This reveals that for Jojo to exist in his thoughts, he would have to do something in an extremely gentle or elegant manner. Any action which involves force will either make him forget completely or make the task at hand impossible. The use of smoking and dropping singles is interesting in the sense that they could be used as an example of coping or escaping these overpowering emotions. 

This song in its entirety also suggests Jojo also has her issues. ZACO appears to know the bad things Jojo has gone through and appears to care about her suffering. This is touched upon in the song, as the lyrics portray expression that is more than superficial. To some degree, it appears as though he understands the impact that pain has on Jojo, and how deep their bond is. Still, Jojo does the same dance every night for that feeling which appears to stem from a misplaced search for something, suggesting that he feels the need to inflict pain on himself. 

An entirely different thing that one can find in the lyrics is lack of self confidence. ZACO appears to strongly dislike love and self, suggesting a sense of insecurity that adds to his already complex emotions. He seems to contendedly suffer from the paradox of being intently affected by love and, at the same time, wish that it did not touch him so deeply. He admits that it isn’t the most remarkable thing to feel which makes it seem like something hard to avoid.

The lyrics resonate with the listeners as it draws upon emotions that love and lust invokes in all of us. This kind of blunt honesty is rare to find. Words also are an integral part of the song’s imagery. Phrases such as “licorice in bed”, “flicking on your tongue like it’s spicy”, and “got a lot of moves” produces a blend of sensations reflecting the heat and coolness of his feelings. There is sweetness, heat, movement, and opposition, all coalescing in a way that makes the emotions feel even more overwhelming. This helps the interpretation of the song feel much more natural and realistic. 

ZACO now draws attention to how throughout the day Jojo is constantly looping through his mind. He repeats “got the same dream” which emphasizes that his emotions carry into his day and night, illustrating that there is no escape from her comfort. It strengthens the notion that Jojo consumes his thoughts to the extent where all else is meaningless to him. 

Ultimately, “Jojo” by ZACO is a chaotic piece capturing obsession and love. The uncontrollably powerful feelings that come with love and obsession provide immense confusion, excitement, and frustration, all of which make the song relatable. With poignant images and stunning metaphors, ZACO vividly captures what it’s like to be trapped in a love that is both euphoric and suffocating.