Jimmy Gets High
High on Independence: Jimmy's Rock 'n Roll Rebellion
Lyrics
Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off rock 'n roll
Jimmy faces dislike from others while depending on the rock 'n roll lifestyle.
So you get high tonight
Jimmy copes with the situation by getting high.
And Jimmy you lied, I wonder if you ever get yourself back here alive
Questioning if Jimmy will ever recover and return to a more stable state.
So you get high tonight
Similar to line 2, Jimmy uses getting high as a coping mechanism.
'Cause you don't need nobody to make it on your own
Jimmy asserts independence, not relying on anyone.
You don't need nobody you'd rather be alone
Reiterating Jimmy's preference for solitude and independence.
So Jimmy gets high tonight
Jimmy indulges in getting high tonight.
And Jimmy gets high tonight
Repetition emphasizing Jimmy's choice to get high.
I must confess, I'm a real live wire
The speaker admits to being lively and dynamic.
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
Jimmy and the speaker share a compatible relationship for a while.
Jimmy gets high tonight
Reiteration of Jimmy choosing to get high as a response.
Jimmy you lied, I'm hoping that soon maybe life it don't pass you by
Hoping that life won't pass Jimmy by despite his lies.
So Jimmy gets high tonight
Reaffirmation of Jimmy's coping mechanism through getting high.
And Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off your rock 'n roll
Repeating the theme of societal disapproval for those living off rock 'n roll.
So you get high tonight
Reiteration of Jimmy resorting to getting high to deal with the hate.
'Cause you don't need nobody to make it on your own
Emphasizing Jimmy's self-reliance and preference for solitude.
You don't need nobody you'd rather be alone
Reaffirmation of Jimmy's desire to be alone and independent.
So Jimmy gets high tonight
Jimmy continues the pattern of getting high as a response.
And Jimmy gets high tonight
Repetition to underscore Jimmy's choice to get high.
I must confess, I'm a real life wired
The speaker admits to being energetic and lively.
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
Jimmy and the speaker have a compatible relationship for a while.
Jimmy gets high tonight
Reiteration of Jimmy choosing to get high as a response.
I've been so confused
The speaker expresses confusion and hopes for clarity for Jimmy.
And I just hope it all gets banned to you
Wishing that clarity and understanding come to Jimmy.
So Jimmy gets high tonight
Jimmy turns to getting high as a way to cope.
I must confess, I'm a real life wired
The speaker reiterates their lively and dynamic nature.
Jimmy you and me we get along a while
Jimmy and the speaker maintain their compatible relationship.
So Jimmy gets high tonight
Repetition of Jimmy's choice to get high as a response.
And I hope it'll be alright
Expressing a hope that everything will be alright for Jimmy.
Jimmy gets high tonight
Jimmy continues his habit of getting high.
And I hope it'll be alright
Reiteration of hope for Jimmy's well-being.
Jimmy you know, everybody hates you when you're living off your rock 'n roll
Restating societal disapproval for those living off rock 'n roll.
So you get high
Repetition emphasizing Jimmy's choice to get high in response to the hate.
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