Born and raised in Delaware, Jimmie’s “dream” began early on as a boy in his church choir. He immediately fell in love with music and couldn’t get enough. He taught himself to play the guitar, drums, and piano while continuing to develop his chops as a singer. During his years of high school, Jimmie became extremely active in the musical theater program starring in presentations of “Footloose,” “Grease,” and “Peter Pan” and receiving rave reviews. This small taste of success was just enough to push the aspiring entertainer to a new level of excellence.
After high school and dedicated to his musical endeavors more than ever, Jimmie put together a demo showcasing his talents as a singer and songwriter He began taking trips to New York City, banging on doors, and passing around his music. To help offset some of these costs, he would enter talent contests with cash prizes and usually win. One such contest led him to the stage of the BET show, “106 and Park” and got the attention of a Nashville based producer.
Jimmie made his way to Tennessee and work began immediately. Within two days of his arrival, Jimmie and producer Kevin Wayne had written and recorded a song that solidified Jimmie’s sound and musical direction. Within a few months, major labels, managers, and agents were showing interest in the new artist, and then came a comet heading for the world.
“Comet,” Jimmie Allen’s first radio single impacting October ’09, is an exhilarating blend of Jimmie’s diverse musical influences from rock to pop to gospel and r n b. The choruses soar with huge distorted guitars while the verses pull you close to experience every intimate expression of Jimmie’s performance announcing his immense infatuation with a beautiful girl. As the drums pound, the bass pulses, and your head bounces. Handling A&R duties for the project is legendary EMIl executive Kim Stevens responsible for bands like Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, and Saving Abel. Mark Endert, mixing engineering for Madonna, Maroon 5, and The Fray, mixed the single for radio. It seems the stars are lining up for Mr. Allen. So watch the sky, there’s a comet on the way!
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Stay Away
Jimmie Allen Lyrics
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Making me think we were gonna last, oh
& God knows if I couldve read your mind
For your ring I never wouldve spent that cash, no
You got my heart in pieces all over the place
I feel just like shattered glass, oh
& if I never let another in, it's all on you
Yeah it's all your fault, yeah
I dont ever wanna hear your name
& I don't ever wanna see your face
And I don't ever want you around me, no
Cuz I really tried to make it work
And God knows that it really hurts
I think it's best that you should leave
& stay the hell away from me
& stay the hell away from me, ohw noo
You told me that you wanted to be young and single
Well, go ahead miss do your thing, oh
You told me I should move and do my music
& you would concentrate on your degree, oh ohww
Well truthfully I think that's all some bull
You just couldnt handle what you wanted, oh ohww
Telling me every other week
You think you made a mistake
& that's one you gotta live with
Cuz I don't
Ever wanna hear your name
& I don't ever wanna see your face
And I don't ever want you around me, no
Cuz I really tried to make it work
And God knows that it really hurts
I think it's best that you should leave
& stay the hell away from me
& stay the hell away from me, oohww
Goodbye lonely nights
Crying over you
I'm good now
I'm good now
Goodbye to you
Don't leave no message on my phone
I'm better off alone
I'm better off alone
I don't ever wanna hear your name
& I don't ever wanna see your face
And I don't ever want you around me
I really tried to make it work
And God knows that it really hurts
I think it's best that you should leave
& stay the hell away
Stay the hell away from me
Stay the hell away
Stay the hell away.
The song "Stay Away" by Jimmie Allen is about heartbreak and moving on from a failed relationship. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of betrayal and hurt after being left by someone they thought they would be with forever. The lines "Tell me why you had to leave me" and "Making me think we were gonna last" convey the shock and confusion of being abandoned unexpectedly.
The chorus makes it clear that the singer does not want to have anything to do with their ex-partner anymore. They do not want to hear their name, see their face or have them around. The repeated line "stay the hell away from me" shows the singer's determination to move on and not be hurt again. The final lines of the song, "Goodbye to you, don't leave no message on my phone, I'm better off alone" reinforce this idea and show the confidence the singer has gained through the painful experience.
Overall, "Stay Away" is a relatable and honest song about the difficulties of letting go of a relationship that did not work out. The lyrics express the emotions that many people feel after a breakup, while also conveying a sense of resilience and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why you had to leave me, oohw
The singer is asking for an explanation as to why their partner had to leave them.
Making me think we were gonna last, oh
The singer was under the impression that their relationship would endure the test of time but was proven wrong.
& God knows if I couldve read your mind
The singer is saying that if they had the ability to read their partner's mind, they could have made better decisions.
For your ring I never wouldve spent that cash, no
The artist regrets having spent money on an engagement ring for their partner, as they had no intention of staying with them.
You got my heart in pieces all over the place
The artist's heart is broken and they feel emotionally scattered.
I feel just like shattered glass, oh
The singer feels fragile and vulnerable, similar to the way shattered glass can easily break apart.
& if I never let another in, it's all on you
The singer blames their ex-partner for potentially preventing them from opening up to someone new in the future.
Yeah it's all your fault, yeah
The artist is placing the blame solely on their partner for the failed relationship.
& no I don't wanna
The artist expresses their unwillingness to engage with their former partner any further.
I dont ever wanna hear your name
The artist does not want to be reminded of their ex-partner's name.
& I don't ever wanna see your face
The singer does not want to see their ex-partner's face and be reminded of the past.
And I don't ever want you around me, no
The artist does not want their ex-partner to be present in their life at all.
Cuz I really tried to make it work
The singer attempted to put in effort to make the relationship work.
And God knows that it really hurts
The singer is experiencing a great deal of emotional pain and distress.
I think it's best that you should leave
The singer believes that it is in both of their best interests for their ex-partner to leave.
& stay the hell away from me
The artist is assertive in their desire for their ex-partner to stay away.
Goodbye lonely nights
The artist is bidding farewell to the lonely nights they spent after the breakup.
Crying over you
The singer is referencing the emotional pain they experienced after the breakup.
I'm good now
The singer has moved on and is doing well.
Don't leave no message on my phone
The artist wishes to have no form of contact from their ex-partner, including phone messages.
I'm better off alone
The artist believes they are better off being single and without their ex-partner.
Stay the hell away from me
The artist reiterates their desire for their ex-partner to stay away.
Stay the hell away
The singer emphasizes that it is important for their ex-partner to stay out of their life.
Stay the hell away from me
The artist concludes by reiterating their desire for their ex-partner to stay away.
Contributed by Amelia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.