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.

Surgery
Jimmy Robbins Lyrics

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Verse 1
I'll make a joke and she'll try not to laugh
As the men made of stone find their surgery masks
I head down the road or the linoleum floor
I really can't tell anymore
I see fluorescent clouds in a white tile sky
I see trees all around with name tags on their ties
She takes my hand, and the trees turn around

And says, "promise you're coming back out
Chorus
Because I always believed you
When you swore to me, you'd pull through
So I plugged my heart into yours
A life support,
So see, you can't leave,
Because I always believed
Verse 2
I'll fall asleep, but she'll still be close by
In perscription dreams, everything seems alright
I head down the street or the linoleum floor
I really can't tell anymore
I feel a clean plastic breeze moving left of my ship
And the wind blows much harder when a man flips a switch
She takes my hand, and the wind comes to a stop
She says "promise you're not giving up
Chorus
Because I always believed you
When you swore to me, you'd pull through
So I plugged my heart into yours
A life support,

So see, you can't leave,
Because I always believed

Overall Meaning

The song "Surgery" by Jimmy Robbins tells the story of a person going through a painful medical procedure and the emotional support provided by a loved one. The verse describes the confusion the person feels, unable to differentiate between reality and the effects of the anesthesia, creating an otherworldly and surreal atmosphere. The lyrics "I see fluorescent clouds in a white tile sky / I see trees all around with name tags on their ties" are indicative that the person is not entirely aware of their surroundings, and everything seems distorted.

The chorus reveals the unwavering belief and faith that the loved one has in the person undergoing the surgery. They have plugged their heart into the person's to offer emotional support and cannot bear to see them leave. The second verse describes how the person falls asleep, but their loved one is still close by. The prescribed drugs create a comforting dream-like world that helps distract from the pain and fear that comes with the surgical procedure. The lyrics "I feel a clean plastic breeze moving left of my ship / And the wind blows much harder when a man flips a switch" adds to the surreal world created in the song.

The song's lyrics delve into the intense emotional experience of going through a life-altering situation and the vital role that loved ones play in supporting someone through tough times. Overall, it is a poignant and beautifully written song that captures the essence of the human experience.

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