Jimmy
M.I.A. Lyrics


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Jimmy gone M.I.A.
Come back Jimmy

When you go Rwanda Congo
Take me on a genocide tour
Take me on a truck to Darfur
Take me where you would go
Got static on ya satellite phone
Gotta get you safe at home
Gotta get you somewhere warm
So you get me all alone

Jimmy! (Adja)
Jimmy! (Adja)
Jimmy! (Adja)
Jimmy! (Adja)

Time and time and time and time again
You keep pushing that button but I don't know what you're sayin'
You hit me on AIM, tryin' to flip me on some game
Are you coming, are you going, are you leaving, are you staying?

You tell me that you're busy
Your lovin makes me crazy
I know that you hear me
Start actin like you want me!

You tell me that you're busy
Your lovin makes me crazy
I know that you hear me
Start actin like you want me!

Time and time and time again
You keep pushing me, what are you sayin?
You hit me on AIM, tryin' to flip me on some game
But I still don't know what you're sayin

You tell me that you're busy
Your lovin makes me crazy
I know that you hear me
Start actin like you want me!

You tell me that you're busy
Your lovin makes me crazy
I know that you hear me
Start actin like you want me!

Jimmy! (Adja)
Jimmy! (Adja)
Jimmy! (Adja)
Jimmy! (Adja)





Jimmy, I love you, hear me sing

Overall Meaning

The song "Jimmy" by M.I.A. is a complex track with a hidden meaning behind its lyrics. The song is a plea from the singer to Jimmy, who is believed to be an African soldier fighting in various war-torn countries. The chorus repeats the words "Jimmy gone M.I.A., come back Jimmy," which suggests that Jimmy has gone missing in action. The lyrics describe the singer's desire to travel with Jimmy to Rwanda Congo and Darfur, which are regions of Africa that have witnessed some of the worst atrocities in recent history. The singer wants to see the devastation for herself, which is why she asks Jimmy to take her on a "genocide tour."


In the second verse, the singer expresses her frustration with Jimmy's lack of communication. He keeps "pushing that button," but she doesn't know what he's saying. She describes how Jimmy contacts her on AIM, and she's not sure if he's coming or going, staying or leaving. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the singer's desire for Jimmy's return. The bridge expresses the singer's love for Jimmy and her desperation for him to hear her.


Line by Line Meaning

Jimmy gone M.I.A.
Jimmy has disappeared and can't be found


Come back Jimmy
Please return, Jimmy


When you go Rwanda Congo
If you go to Rwanda or Congo


Take me on a genocide tour
Show me the locations where genocides occurred


Take me on a truck to Darfur
Bring me to Darfur on a truck


Take me where you would go
Take me with you wherever you go


Got static on ya satellite phone
Your satellite phone is experiencing interference


Gotta get you safe at home
I need to get you home safely


Gotta get you somewhere warm
We need to go somewhere warm


So you get me all alone
So we can be alone together


Jimmy! (Adja)
Call to Jimmy, who is missing


Time and time and time and time again
Repeatedly


You keep pushing that button but I don't know what you're sayin'
You are communicating, but I don't understand


You hit me on AIM, tryin' to flip me on some game
You messaged me on AIM, trying to play games


Are you coming, are you going, are you leaving, are you staying?
Uncertainty about your plans


You tell me that you're busy
You say you're busy


Your lovin makes me crazy
I am crazy about your love


I know that you hear me
I know you are listening to me


Start actin like you want me!
Show me that you want to be with me


Jimmy! (Adja)
Call to Jimmy, who is missing




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bappi Lahiri, David Christopher Taylor, Mathangi Arulpragasam

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@scorpio4bingo

She is saying Jimmy Aja, which means come Jimmy, come. This song is actually based on an old Indian movie I saw 25 years ago. Basically a movie about a performer who is scared to perform on stage and he is frozen because his mom had just died. A friend of his, sings Jimmy Aja to encourage him to move and sing because life can't stand still. A very emotional movie and a good song. MIA just took that song and added her own influence.

@alphalite

I've seen clips of that movie and now that you've explained it, I can understand what's going on during this song, Thanks!  :)

@babzluv

I know the movie your talking about, I love that movie, its such a classic movie, and I really like MIA influence on the song, I think she complement it very nicely :)

@pedrovargasduran8182

Can you please tell me what movie this is that you are speaking about? Thanks..

I Love M.I.A... 

@scorpio4bingo

The name of this movie is Disco Dancer, Indian movie - came out in 1982. You can probably find it online

@pedrovargasduran8182

Thank you very much. I will look into it. I love foreign movies.. and because this song is one of my favorites, I am curious to see, perhaps, the source of inspiration. 

Thank you..

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@fairy097

She had the balls to do this at that time. She was definitely ahead of her time and no doubt she slayed it.

@agnesbamurange7404

I’m dying to listen to her new album

@fujikawa_j

balls to do what

@0raribaby

​@@fujikawa_j lol fr

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