St. Jimmy
American Idiot OBC (feat. Green Day) Lyrics
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Up on the boulevard like a zip gun on parade
Light of a silhouette
He's insubordinate
Coming at you on the count of one, two (one, two, three, four)
My name is Jimmy and you better not wear it out
Suicide commando that your momma talked about
And I'm here to represent
That needle in the vein of the establishment
I'm the patron saint of the denial
With an angel face and a taste for suicidal
Cigarettes and Ramen and a little bag of dope
I am the son of a bitch and Edgar Allan Poe
Raised in the city under a halo of lights
The product of war and fear that we've been victimized
I'm the patron saint of the denial
With an angel face and a taste for suicidal
Are you talkin' to me?
I'll give you something to cry about
St. Jimmy
My name is St. Jimmy I'm a son of a gun
I am the one that's from the way outside
A teenage assassin executing some fun
In the cult of the life of crime
I'd really hate to say it but I told you so
So shut your mouth before I shoot you down ol' boy
Welcome to the club and give me some blood
I'm the resident leader of the lost and found
It's comedy and tragedy,
It's St. Jimmy
And that's my name, and don't wear it out
The lyrics to "St. Jimmy" by American Idiot OBC (featuring Green Day) tells the story of a rebellious, angry young man who goes by the name of St. Jimmy. He is presented as a somewhat unstable figure who revels in his outsider status and enjoys being feared by those around him. Throughout the song, he boasts about his status as a self-proclaimed leader of the "lost and found" and describes himself as the "patron saint of the denial." He willingly indulges in drugs and violence, and takes pleasure in his ability to shock those around him.
The lyrics are packed with vivid imagery and metaphors, all of which serve to accentuate the dark, gritty tone of the song. For example, St. Jimmy is described as a "zip gun on parade" and his face is said to be "angelic" despite his destructive tendencies. These images add depth and complexity to the character of St. Jimmy, highlighting both his charisma and his volatility. The chorus of the song demands attention and respect for the character of St. Jimmy, and the confident, almost menacing tone of the lyrics reflects his rebellious nature.
Line by Line Meaning
St. Jimmy's comin' down across the alleyway
St. Jimmy is heading towards the alleyway from another location
Up on the boulevard like a zip gun on parade
St. Jimmy is moving quickly and fiercely on the boulevard
Light of a silhouette
St. Jimmy's figure can be faintly seen
He's insubordinate
St. Jimmy shows disobedience towards authority
Coming at you on the count of one, two (one, two, three, four)
St. Jimmy is arriving shortly
My name is Jimmy and you better not wear it out
St. Jimmy is introducing himself and warning the listener not to overuse his name
Suicide commando that your momma talked about
St. Jimmy is a notorious figure associated with suicide missions and rebellion, as referenced by the listener's mother
King of the forty thieves
St. Jimmy is the leader of a group of criminals
And I'm here to represent
St. Jimmy is present to represent his beliefs and ideology
That needle in the vein of the establishment
St. Jimmy is a metaphorical needle in the vein of the establishment, opposing societal norms and conventions
I'm the patron saint of the denial
St. Jimmy is the prime figure of denial, defying societal expectations and norms
With an angel face and a taste for suicidal
St. Jimmy's demeanor is deceiving, as he has an innocent face despite his inclination towards self-destructive tendencies
Cigarettes and Ramen and a little bag of dope
St. Jimmy has a predilection for cigarettes, cheap food, and drugs
I am the son of a bitch and Edgar Allan Poe
St. Jimmy declares himself as a rebellious figure, with references to Edgar Allan Poe's dark poetic themes
Raised in the city under a halo of lights
St. Jimmy grew up in the city, with a halo of lights illuminating his surroundings
The product of war and fear that we've been victimized
St. Jimmy is a product of the war and fear that society has imposed on him
Are you talkin' to me?
St. Jimmy questions if someone is talking to him
I'll give you something to cry about
St. Jimmy threatens to harm someone who is provoking him
My name is St. Jimmy I'm a son of a gun
St. Jimmy reaffirms his identity and notoriety
I am the one that's from the way outside
St. Jimmy is an outsider, not conforming to societal standards
A teenage assassin executing some fun
St. Jimmy enjoys committing criminal acts with violent intent
In the cult of the life of crime
St. Jimmy associates with a group who glorify criminal activities
I'd really hate to say it but I told you so
St. Jimmy warns that he previously predicted unfavorable outcomes, but it has come true
So shut your mouth before I shoot you down ol' boy
St. Jimmy threatens to harm a listener who disrespects him
Welcome to the club and give me some blood
St. Jimmy welcomes others to join his rebellious group
I'm the resident leader of the lost and found
St. Jimmy is the default leader of those who feel lost or marginalized
It's comedy and tragedy,
St. Jimmy's life involves both humorous and tragic elements
It's St. Jimmy
St. Jimmy's persona embodies both the positive and negative aspects of his life
And that's my name, and don't wear it out
St. Jimmy concludes with a warning to respect his name and not to overuse it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, MICHAEL PRITCHARD, MIKE DIRNT, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, TRE COOL
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christine
billie joe armstrong is the only 42 year old man that can play a punk teenager and actually get away with it
adonate43
***** I think he means look wise, like Billie for a 42 year old actually looks like a teen.
Sarah
adonate43 and then there's Gerard way who looks like he's still in high school. If only he went back to the punk look. Now that he's a dad he dresses less edgy
Rose Wolfe
Oliwia Szymańska he probably likes being called 42 more than 45
kaydence
dakota So true!
Ray
Your only as old as you feel and he feels like a teenager
Dom Mitchell
Honestly for someone who isn't known for dancing, Billy does this really well. That split to standing he does is extremely smooth
Wrap It Before You Tap It
I feel like he also just majorly downplays himself. He said in the documentary about everyone singing better than him but he's easy one of the best punk singers ever
EpiCSH0T2
No one plays st jimmy better than st jimmy himself
Carter1189
EpiCSH0T2 thats why its so funny. That when he was offered the part. He wasnt sure about it cause he isnt an actor