"Jimmy Jimmy" is about a young man who is trying to make it big in life but… Read Full Bio ↴"Jimmy Jimmy" is about a young man who is trying to make it big in life but is facing various obstacles. The lyrics allude to his attempts to find success, despite having an abusive father and a difficult home life. The chorus speaks to the mad allure of love, as even someone with a "foolish" character like Jimmy can be captivating and magnetic. Both the protagonist and the narrator realize Jimmy's potential, and in the outro, the narrator affirms that they "really love him". Madonna's vivid storytelling and compassion demonstrate her admiration for those who strive to make a name for themselves, despite the many challenges they face.

Jimmy Jimmy
Madonna Lyrics

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(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

Where you goin' boy, I see your legs twitchin'
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
My daddy says you just need a good lickin'
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
You say you gonna be the king of Las Vegas

(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
You're just a boy who comes from bad places
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why
Do fools fall in love with fools like you
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

Why did you go and crash up your new car
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
Is it because it didn't take you too far
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
Why do you always have such a sad face
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
Is it because you want to get out of this place
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why
Do fools fall in love with fools like you
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

You're much too wild for this town
There's not much here that's gonna hold you down
You gotta lotta style it should take you far
Take you further than my back yard

Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la

Took my advice and got out of this place
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
This old town ain't never gonna be the same
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
I really love you, I just couldn't tell you so
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
I should've said it then, now you'll never know
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why
Do fools fall in love

You're much too wild for this town
There's not much here that's gonna hold you down
You gotta lotta style it should take you far
Take you further than my back yard

(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)
(Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy)

Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why
Do fools fall in love with fools like you

Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la

Hey! I really love you Jimmy
Hey! I really love you Jimmy
Hey! I really love you Jimmy
Hey! I really love you, love you Jimmy

Sha la la la
Sha la la la

Overall Meaning

Madonna's "Jimmy Jimmy" is a song about a wild and reckless young man who is destined to leave his small town behind for something greater. The singer sings to Jimmy, asking him where he's going and why he constantly looks so sad. At the same time, she recognizes his potential and tells him that he has the style and attitude to make it big in the world. However, she knows that he is much too wild for their small town and that he can't be held down by the limitations of their community.

The song's chorus is a reflection on the singer's confusion about Jimmy's appeal. She questions why someone who is clearly a "fool" would be so attractive to others. She wonders why it is that people fall in love with people like Jimmy, who are destined to be forever restless and unsatisfied.

At the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that Jimmy has heeded her advice and left town. She regrets not telling him how much she loves him and hopes that he can find his way in the world without her.

Overall, "Jimmy Jimmy" is a song about youthful rebellion and the desire for something more. It speaks to young people who feel trapped in their small towns and dream of a life beyond their limited horizons.

Line by Line Meaning

Where you goin' boy, I see your legs twitchin'
Madonna wonders where Jimmy is headed because he seems nervous.

My daddy says you just need a good lickin'
Madonna's father thinks Jimmy needs discipline.

You say you gonna be the king of Las Vegas
Jimmy dreams of being successful and famous in Vegas.

You're just a boy who comes from bad places
Madonna knows Jimmy's background and struggles with it.

Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why Do fools fall in love with fools like you
Madonna is questioning why she and others are attracted to someone like Jimmy who seems troubled.

Why did you go and crash up your new car
Madonna is concerned about Jimmy's reckless behavior.

Is it because it didn't take you too far
Madonna thinks Jimmy crashed his car because he wanted to escape from his problems but it didn't work.

Why do you always have such a sad face
Madonna notices that Jimmy is often unhappy or depressed.

Is it because you want to get out of this place
Madonna thinks Jimmy's sadness may be because he wants to leave their town.

You're much too wild for this town There's not much here that's gonna hold you down You gotta lotta style it should take you far Take you further than my back yard
Madonna believes Jimmy is meant for bigger things and should leave their small town to succeed elsewhere.

Took my advice and got out of this place
Jimmy listened to Madonna and left their town.

This old town ain't never gonna be the same
Madonna thinks their town will be different without Jimmy there.

I really love you, I just couldn't tell you so
Madonna is in love with Jimmy but was too afraid to say it.

I should've said it then, now you'll never know
Madonna regrets not telling Jimmy how she felt because she thinks it's too late now.

Hey! I really love you Jimmy
Madonna expresses her love for Jimmy again.

Sha la la la
Madonna is simply making a musical interlude with this lyric.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . Madonna, Stephen Bray

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