After Bill Kaulitz’s participation in a children’s Star Search in 2003 at age thirteen (which he lost in the quarter-final), he was discovered by music producer Peter Hoffmann. Devilish changed their name to Tokio Hotel: “Tokio” is the German spelling of the Japanese city Tokyo, due to a love of the city, and “Hotel” due to their constant touring and living in hotels.
Soon after Sony BMG took them under contract, Hoffmann hired David Jost and Pat Benzner into the team of creators and authors, and had them give the teens instruction on songwriting and instrument playing; most of the songs of the first album were written by Hoffmann, Jost and Benzer (including the singles Scream and Rescue Me which were completely written by them), only the single Unendlichkeit was written completely by Tokio Hotel themselves. However, shortly before release of their first album, Sony terminated their contract. In 2005, Universal Music Group took Tokio Hotel under contract and developed a marketing plan. The band has now become one of the biggest acts originating from Germany, The bands success has reached The United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, France and various other countries.
Tokio Hotel released the album "Humanoid" in Europe And the United States, With translations in German and English.
Don't Jump
Tokio Hotel Lyrics
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The air is so cold and so calm
I say your name in silence
You don't wanna hear it right now
The eyes of the city
Are counting the tears falling down
Each one a promise
Of everything you never found
I scream into the night for you
Don't make it true
Don't jump
The lights will not guide you through
They're deceiving you
Don't jump
Don't let memories go
Of me and you
The world is down there out of view
Please don't jump
You open your eyes
But you can't remember what for
The snow falls quietly
You just can't feel it no more
Somewhere out there
You lost yourself in your pain
You dream of the end
To start all over again
I scream into the night for you
Don't make it true
Don't jump
The lights will not guide you through
They're deceiving you
Don't jump
Don't let memories go
Of me and you
The world is down there out of view
Please don't jump
Don't jump
I don't know how long
I can hold you so strong
I don't know how long
Just take my hand
Give it a chance
Don't jump
I scream into the night for you
Don't make it true
Don't jump
The lights will not guide you through
They're deceiving you
Don't jump
Don't let memories go
Of me and you
The world is down there out of view
Please don't jump
Don't jump
And if all that can't hold you back
I'll jump for you
The lyrics to Tokio Hotel's song "Don't Jump" are a poignant warning against suicide. The song starts with the singer standing on a rooftop, calling out their loved one's name, begging them not to jump. The despair and hopelessness in the loved one's eyes have made them blind to everything around them, including the singer. The city and its lights, which at one point were a source of comfort and calm, now seem empty and deceptive. The singer implores the loved one to hold onto the memories of their relationship and not to give up on life. He tells them that they are not alone, and that he is there with them. Finally, the song ends with the singer offering to be the one to jump if it means saving their loved one.
The lyrics to "Don't Jump" are powerful and emotive, driven by the heart-wrenching pain of someone trying to save their loved one from taking their own life. Anyone who has experienced the tragedy of suicide, whether directly or indirectly, can relate to the lyrics of this song. It's a heartfelt plea for anyone who's struggling to hold on and not to give up.
Line by Line Meaning
On top of the roof
The singer is physically on the roof of a building.
The air is so cold and so calm
The weather is chilly and peaceful.
I say your name in silence
The singer quietly speaks the name of their loved one.
You don't wanna hear it right now
The loved one does not want to be spoken to.
The eyes of the city
The city streets are observing and watching the events unfold.
Are counting the tears falling down
The singer's tears are being observed by the city.
Each one a promise
The tears represent something significant and meaningful.
Of everything you never found
The tears represent unfulfilled desires.
I scream into the night for you
The artist is loudly expressing their distress for their loved one.
Don't make it true
The artist is begging their loved one not to take their own life.
Don't jump
The singer is literally telling their loved one not to jump off the roof.
The lights will not guide you through
The city lights are not a solution to the loved one's problems.
They're deceiving you
The city lights are false hope for the loved one.
Don't let memories go
The singer is urging their loved one to hold onto their shared memories.
Of me and you
The shared memories are between the singer and their loved one.
The world is down there out of view
The consequences of jumping are unseen and unknown.
Please don't jump
The artist is pleading with their loved one not to take their own life.
You open your eyes
The singer is describing the actions of their loved one.
But you can't remember what for
The loved one is in a state of confusion and disorientation.
The snow falls quietly
It is snowing silently in the background.
You just can't feel it no more
The loved one is numb to their surroundings and emotions.
Somewhere out there
The loved one's mind is drifting away from their current reality.
You lost yourself in your pain
The loved one is consumed by their emotional pain.
You dream of the end
The loved one is contemplating suicide as an escape from their pain.
To start all over again
The loved one wishes to start anew.
I don't know how long
The singer is unsure of their own mental strength.
I can hold you so strong
The singer is doing their best to support their loved one.
Just take my hand
The artist is offering physical support to their loved one.
Give it a chance
The artist is asking their loved one to give life a chance.
And if all that can't hold you back
If the singer's support is not enough to prevent suicide.
I'll jump for you
The singer is willing to join their loved one in death.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patrick Benzner, Dave Roth, Peter Hoffmann, David Jost, Rebecca Roth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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On top of the roof
The air is so cold and so calm
I say your name in silence
You don't weant to hear it right now
The eyes of the city
Are counting the tears falling down
Each one a promise of everything
You never found
I scream in to the night for you
Don't make it true
Don't jump
The lights will not guide you through
They're deceiving you
Don't jump
Don't let memories go
Of me and you
The world down there
Out of view
Please don't jump
You open your eyes
But you can't remember what for
The snow falls quietly
You just can't feel it no more
Somewhere up there
You lost yourself in your pain
You dream of the end
To start all over again
I scream in to the night for you
Don't make it true
Don't jump
The lights will not guide you through
They're decieving you
Don't jump
Don't let memories go
Of me and you
The world is down there
Out of view
Please don't jump
Don't jump
Don't jump
And if all that can't hold you back
I'll jump for you
@anarvelosa6634
The truth is that Tokio Hotel appeared at the time that many of us were teenagers, and some of us with different problems like bullying, family problems, homosexuality, etc.. and they've helped SO many persons in different ways. Everyone has a favorite group when we are young. TH's boys were young like us and write about things that we actually understand or go beyond. No one can understand that unless you are a BIG fan.
@Paulmatthew22
LOL
,..Pussy
@mellissagagnon7754
And caused a lot of heart ache
@mellissagagnon7754
This song makes me want to jump
@-Gous-
Im not a Big Fan and understand it dont worry :P
@thatrocknroll5640
I was 9 when I used to listen to them.. Now, 11 years later I'm listening to them again and it impresses me how much I could understand what they were singing about.
@arielsmadhaus1819
Teenage me stayed alive in hopes of ever meeting Bill or Tom, now I'm in my 30's, and realize if it weren't for Tokio Hotel, and many other bands, I wouldn't have made it this far. Music really is a blessing.
@rosakittygacha7095
awww that’s lovely i’m glad you stayed!
@OTMP.
Did u ever get to meet them? ❣️
@AllYouNeedIs.P1nk
und andere sind in der Vergangenheit