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.

Sleep The Pain Away
Jimmy Robbins Lyrics

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Verse 1
i woke up this morning not myself
and thoughts fill my mind of you with someone else
and all the pain i feel was caused by me
but i'd feel this pain forever if it means you're happy
but i know i'll always want to be with you
i'll love you forever, until time's through
Chorus

i'll sleep the pain away
meet tomorrow with you
i'll sleep the pain away
and i'll pray you could love me too
Verse 2
I woke up this morning all alone
and it's no ones fault but my own
and all the pain i feel was caused by me
but i'd feel this pain forever if it means you're happy
but i know i'll always want to be with you
i'll love you forever, until time's through
Chorus
Bridge
well i know i don't deserve another shot
that's ok, i still love you with all i've got
I wouldn't trade anything for the time

i spent with you, got to call you mine
Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jimmy Robbins's "Sleep The Pain Away" speak about the pain and regret of losing a loved one. The singer wakes up feeling empty and consumed with thoughts of their ex-partner being with someone else. They take responsibility for the breakup and the pain they feel because of their actions, but they also declare that they would endure the pain if it means their former partner is happy. The singer acknowledges that they'll always have feelings for their ex and will love them forever.

The chorus is the main message of the song as the singer decides to sleep the pain away and hope for tomorrow to come with the chance of being reunited with their loved one. They pray for a second chance and hope that their ex-lover can love them again. The second verse emphasizes the idea that the singer is alone and it's their fault, but they would endure the pain to see their loved one's happiness.

The bridge is a moment of self-reflection for the singer as they know they don't deserve another chance, but they still love their ex-partner deeply. The last line of the bridge is a bittersweet memory of the time they spent together, and how the singer was grateful to have that experience. The singer's love for their ex is unconditional, and even though they know they've hurt them, they still hope for a future reconciliation.

Line by Line Meaning

i woke up this morning not myself
I woke up feeling different and not how I usually am.

and thoughts fill my mind of you with someone else
I can't stop thinking about you being with someone else.

and all the pain i feel was caused by me
I caused myself the pain that I'm feeling.

but i'd feel this pain forever if it means you're happy
I'm okay with feeling this pain if it means you're happy without me.

but i know i'll always want to be with you
I will always want to be with you despite everything.

i'll love you forever, until time's through
I will love you forever, until the end of time.

I woke up this morning all alone
I woke up alone with no one around.

and it's no ones fault but my own
I am alone because I caused it myself.

well i know i don't deserve another shot
I know I don't deserve another chance.

that's ok, i still love you with all i've got
But even so, I still love you with all that I have.

I wouldn't trade anything for the time
I wouldn't give up any memory of the time we shared.