Jimmy Robbins is an acoustic-songwriter from North Hills, NC who is signed … Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Robbins is an acoustic-songwriter from North Hills, NC who is signed with Universal/Motown.

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"In all honesty, I'm more or less just a kid in my room," Jimmy Robbins modestly states. However, not many kids can boast teaching themselves how to play guitar at the age of 8, writing their first song at the age of 11, touring with their band before they've even learned to drive, or embarking on their own solo songwriting project before they've even finished high school.

18 year-old Jimmy Robbins is living proof that perseverance, determination, and believing in yourself are the key factors to making your dreams come true. The acoustic pop star started his one man project Too Sorry For Apologies and quickly gained a huge following. Using mostly Myspace to help him connect with and reach a broader fan base, it wasn't long before people started taking notice. Fans found it easy to relate to him and his lyrics about girls and deeper family issues.

Starting out with just demos on Myspace, Jimmy wrote and self-released his debut LP Sleep the Pain Away in 2005. He followed up that full length by writing and self-releasing the EP Too Sorry For Apologies in 2006, which also contained his now trademark acoustic pop hooks and charming vocals. The precocious and driven pop sensation was even able to get his EP up for sale on ITunes. While his resourcefulness at such a young age is impressive, it came out of necessity.

Jimmy was brought up having to face tragic circumstances, as his mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at the age of 47. By the time Jimmy began songwriting, she was past remembering him. "My mom is why I started playing music. I was horrible at communicating and the stuff with her I couldn't talk about. I wouldn't talk to anyone about when she didn't know me and stuff, so whenever it happened, I would write a song," he explains. Jimmy says songwriting made it easier to express himself. "Sometimes conversation is awkward and you have to say things that are maybe sort of secrets. It's kind of like the curtain in the Wizard of Oz;" he laughs, "you are a little braver behind it."

Jimmy's mother passed away 2 years ago, at the age of 55. While going through some dark patches around the time of her death, Jimmy found comfort in his music and still writes songs about her. His songs aren't only about family though, as even though he was faced with tragedy not typical of someone his age, he naturally still has the same problems of any other boy his age. In particular, girls. Loving girls, feeling broken hearted by, or just confused about girls in general. However, throughout anything he is faced with, he always stays productive. Jimmy is currently writing songs and getting ready to release his next full length record titled Breathe Again. The future is looking brighter than ever for the talented songwriter. "These days, I'm so happy it's annoying," he laughs.

Gonna Get Better
Jimmy Robbins Lyrics

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I've got the movie stub from our first date
The memories that I can't fake
It's all that's left of you

I've got this empty feelin' in my chest
The kind of hurt you're scared to guess
It's all that's left of you

I promised myself

It's gonna get better when you go
Gonna get better on my own
I gotta give you up
Gotta get you out of my head

It's gonna get better all alone
Gonna get better, I know, I know
I gotta give you up
Gotta get you out of my head

I've got this box of words you scribbled down
Reminding me you're not around
That I'm always going through

I've got these see-through secrets kidding me
And to everyone, it's plain to see
It's all that's left of you

I promised myself

It's gonna get better when you go
Gonna get better on my own
I gotta give you up
Gotta get you out of my head

It's gonna get better all alone
Gonna get better, I know, I know
I gotta give you up
Gotta get you out of my head

There's a cloud hangin' over me
And it's makin' it hard to see
But I promised myself
Na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na

It's gonna get better when you go
Gonna get better on my own
I gotta give you up
Gotta get you out of my head

It's gonna get better all alone
Gonna get better, I know, I know
I gotta give you up
Gotta get you out of my head
Of my head, of my head

Na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Overall Meaning

In Jimmy Robbins's song "Gonna Get Better," the lyrics speak to the aftermath of a breakup and the struggle of moving on. The songwriter reflects on reminders of their former partner, including a movie stub from their first date, a box of words scribbled down by the ex, and see-through secrets that are visible to everyone else. The pain of the breakup is described as an empty feeling in the chest that is hard to face. Despite this hurt, the songwriter promises themself that "it's gonna get better when you go" and that they need to "give you up" to get the ex out of their head.

The repetition of the promise to oneself that "it's gonna get better" is a common coping mechanism during a breakup. The lyrics also touch on the difficulty of carrying around physical reminders of the ex-partner, like the box of words, which can prolong the healing process. Ultimately, the song suggests that moving on is possible, but it requires making the conscious choice to let go and facing the pain head-on.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got the movie stub from our first date
I have this physical reminder of our initial encounter - the movie stub from our first date.

The memories that I can't fake
Despite my best attempts, the memories of our time together remain real and vivid in my mind.

It's all that's left of you
These mementos and memories are the only tangible things that remain of our relationship, now that it has ended.

I've got this empty feelin' in my chest
I am left with a void within me, a hollowness that reflects the pain and loss I now feel in my heart.

The kind of hurt you're scared to guess
It's a hurt that is deep and profound, one that you are afraid to try and fully comprehend, lest it consume and overwhelm you.

I promised myself
Despite the difficult situation I find myself in, I have made a pledge to myself to keep moving forward and to find a better path ahead.

It's gonna get better when you go
I believe that things will improve for me once you are no longer in my life.

Gonna get better on my own
I am committed to managing and improving my own life, without relying on you or anyone else to do so.

I gotta give you up
I recognize that for me to move forward, I need to let you go and release the hold that you have on my heart and mind.

Gotta get you out of my head
Your memory and presence continue to linger in my thoughts, but I am determined to fight to push you out and move past you.

I've got this box of words you scribbled down
I have a physical box filled with notes and scribblings made by you, which now serve as a reminder of your absence and the loss of our connection.

Reminding me you're not around
Each time I see these notes, I am jolted with the realization that you are no longer in my life and will never return.

I'm always going through
This sense of sadness and loss is something I carry with me and must continually navigate through, as I try to move on from our relationship.

I've got these see-through secrets kidding me
There are truths about our relationship which I must bear witness to, even if they are difficult to face and acknowledge.

And to everyone, it's plain to see
My pain and loss are evident to those around me, evident in the way I carry myself and the emotions I display. I cannot hide it.

There's a cloud hangin' over me
I feel shrouded in a tangible cloud of sadness and grief, one that clouds my everyday life and my future outlook.

And it's makin' it hard to see
This cloud impedes my vision and makes it difficult for me to truly see the way forward, to envision a brighter tomorrow.

But I promised myself
Despite all of this, I have made a commitment to myself, a vow to keep moving forward, to keep pushing past the pain and into a better future.

Na, na, na
These nonsensical syllables are likely intended as part of the song's melody or aural rhythm, rather than conveying any particular meaning in themselves.

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