Jimmy Jimmy
Madonna (Ciccone) Lyrics
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(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
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
The song "Jimmy Jimmy" by Madonna (Ciccone) is about a young man who is wild and reckless and is constantly getting into trouble. The singer, who seems to have a crush on Jimmy, acknowledges that he is from the wrong side of the tracks and has a tough upbringing, but she can't help but be drawn to him. She asks him why he keeps making bad decisions, including crashing his car, and encourages him to leave town and pursue his dreams of becoming the king of Las Vegas. The song ends with the singer lamenting that she never told Jimmy how much she loved him before he left.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who is bad news. The singer describes Jimmy as a "fool" and acknowledges that she is a fool for being attracted to him. However, she can't help the way she feels, and she is torn between wanting to help Jimmy and wanting to protect herself from his destructive behavior.
Another possible interpretation of the song is that it is an expression of nostalgia for a bygone era. The doo-wop-influenced melody and sha la la la chorus evoke a sense of longing for a simpler time when love was less complicated. The singer's affection for Jimmy seems to be rooted in a sense of romanticized nostalgia for the bad boy archetype that was popular in 1950s culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Where you goin' boy, I see your legs twitchin'
I notice you're restless, where are you heading?
My daddy says you just need a good lickin'
My father thinks you need to be disciplined
You say you gonna be the king of Las Vegas
You aspire to be the ruler of Las Vegas
You're just a boy who comes from bad places
You're someone who's been through tough experiences
Why did you go and crash up your new car
What made you wreck your new car?
Is it because it didn't take you too far
Did it not fulfill your expectations?
Why do you always have such a sad face
I notice you're always melancholic, what's the reason?
Is it because you want to get out of this place
Do you wish to leave this town?
You're much too wild for this town
You're too adventurous for this place
There's not much here that's gonna hold you down
There's not many reasons for you to stay
You gotta lotta style it should take you far
You have a great sense of fashion which can help you achieve your dreams
Take you further than my back yard
Take you beyond the limits of my home
Took my advice and got out of this place
You followed my suggestion to leave this town
This old town ain't never gonna be the same
This town won't be the same without you
I really love you, I just couldn't tell you so
I have strong feelings for you, but I couldn't express them
I should've said it then, now you'll never know
I regret not disclosing my true emotions, now it's too late
Do fools fall in love with fools like you
Do foolish people fall in love with someone like you?
Hey! I really love you Jimmy
Hey! I want you to know that I love you Jimmy
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: . MADONNA, STEPHEN BRAY
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