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.

hey you
Jimmy Robbins Lyrics

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Verse 1
Hey you, yeah you
Playing with my hope for truth
You always know just what to say
to make me lose my confidence
it's here and then it's gone again
maybe it's better off this way
with pathetic me, just pathetically

singing myself sick
Chorus
Did you know you can let go
Let loose sometimes
And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Just dont give up tonight
Verse 2
Hey you, yeah you
Playing with my hope for truth
you always know just what to say
but maybe it's better off this way
with you pathetically
singing yourself sick
Chorus
Did you know you can let go
Let loose sometimes
And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Just dont give up tonight
Bridge
1,2,3 don't blink don't breathe
1,2,3 don't lose the beat
we're making history
And youre so special, oh so special
And all Ive got is time
Chorus
Did you know you can let go
Let loose sometimes

And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Just dont give up tonight

Overall Meaning

In Jimmy Robbins's song "Hey You," the singer addresses someone who has been playing with his/her "hope for truth." The person knows just what to say to make the singer lose confidence, creating a feeling of constant insecurity. The singer admits to pathetically singing himself/herself sick, implying that the person's actions have caused emotional upheaval. Despite this, the chorus suggests that one can "let go" and have a good time by dancing, holding hands, and not giving up on the night. It is a possible message of hope that suggests that one can regain their confidence by letting loose occasionally and not being too obsessed with someone else's opinions.

The lyrics of "Hey You" depict a balancing act between escapism and vulnerability. The singer is trying to escape from the pain inflicted by someone else while showing a willingness to be vulnerable to this person once more. The idea of “letting go” is a reflection of a desire to escape from reality while simultaneously expressing a need for connection. In this sense, the song is also an ode to self-care, as the singer seems to suggest that it is essential to let go of toxic people and habits if one wants to have a good time.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey you, yeah you
Addressing someone who's playing with the singer's hope for truth

Playing with my hope for truth
Toying with the singer's expectation of getting the truth

You always know just what to say
The addressee has a way with words to manipulate the singer

To make me lose my confidence
The addressee's words have the power to shake the artist's confidence

It's here and then it's gone again
The artist's confidence comes and goes depending on what the addressee says

Maybe it's better off this way
Perhaps it's better for the singer's emotional well-being to not know the truth

With pathetic me, just pathetically singing myself sick
The singer feels like a loser for constantly obsessing over this situation

Did you know you can let go
Suggesting to the addressee that they can relax and not play any more mind games

Let loose sometimes
Encouraging the addressee to be more carefree and spontaneous

And maybe dance maybe hold hands
Recommending some innocent fun and intimacy

Just dont give up tonight
Urging the addressee to not ruin the occasion by resorting to their usual manipulative tactics

1,2,3 don't blink don't breathe
Counting off to indicate the artist's seriousness and focus

1,2,3 don't lose the beat
Another countdown line indicating the importance of staying in sync or on track with each other

We're making history
Suggesting that whatever happens next between them will be memorable and special

And youre so special, oh so special
Complimenting the addressee for being unique and important to the singer

And all Ive got is time
Implying that the artist is willing to invest more time in this relationship

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