'Jimmy' - off the debut EP 'The Kids Are Coming' tonesandi.lnk.to/TheKidsAreCo...
Song written and performed by Tones And I
Engineered, mixed and produced by Konstantin Kersting
Mastered by Andrei Eremin
Lyric video production by www.351studio.com/
LYRICS:
Jimmy used to run through the streets at night
To escape from all the fighting
He was always told that he wasn’t right
So he just kept on writing
Writing to a dad that he wished he’d had
That he didn’t know he needed he said
We should run away but today we’ll stay
And I haven’t seen him since that day now I got
Jimmy on my mind felt like yesterday but I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Jimmy he got tired so he couldn’t stay now I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Nah nah, no no
I don’t see him anymore
Nah nah nah
Jimmy would come over after school sometimes
And we’d dance around the garden
He would never talk but when he would try
It would never come out right and
One day he had to go when his mum called him home
And he looked at me a smiled and he said
We should runaway but today we’ll stay
And I haven’t seen him since that day
Now I got
Jimmy on my mind felt like yesterday but I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Jimmy he got tired so he couldn’t stay now I don’t see him anymore, now I got
Jimmy on my mind feels like yesterday but I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Jimmy he got tired but he couldn’t stay now I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Nah nah, no no
I don’t see him anymore
Nah nah nah
And I pictured you back in the day when we were nine
We said that someday we would leave this all behind
And I pictured you back in the day when we were nine
We said that someday we would leave this all behind
Now I got
Jimmy on my mind felt like yesterday but I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Jimmy he got tired so he couldn’t stay now I don’t see him anymore, now I got
Jimmy on my mind feels like yesterday but I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Jimmy he got tired but he couldn’t stay now I don’t see him anymore, anymore
Nah nah, no no
I don’t see him anymore
Nah nah nah nah
I don’t see him anymore
Nah nah nah
I don’t see him anymore
Nah nah nah
This is such an underrated song and one of the kindest, most considerate ways to describe losing someone to suicide. "Jimmy, he got tired so he couldn't stay" It's not blaming Jimmy for losing the fight, it's not centering the bereaved by asking "why did you do this?!" or any variant of that, it just understands that Jimmy was a little boy who fought his whole life, whether he wanted to or not, the fight was always put on him to endure and endure and endure, and he clearly fought with his whole heart, even aspiring to dream of running away and making a world of his own away from that pain and shame. He confided in his friend but didn't have the words to spell out just how he needed help, because how could someone in the thick of it know all the names or terminology for what they're going through? Let alone a CHILD. Jimmy fought and ran as fast as he could and tried to dance his cares away. But one day he just got too tired and the circumstances that bore down on him, that crushed his heart and soul finally became too overwhelming and he couldn't stay. He tried. He fought. He wrote. He danced. He dreamed. He did literally all he could with what he had, but it just wasn't enough, and he. got. tired. That's all people are when they reach the end. They are tired. And they fight til the very last of their body and mind gives out on them. They are not to blame for losing the fight. They did all they could with what little they could see they had. They need more, tho. They need support. They need resources. They need guidance and understanding. They need someone outside their own head to recognize what is going on, to tell them it has a name, and to fight alongside them, giving them the tools they need to recognize it at every turn, to identify it, and to know how to begin to combat it efficiently. No one can nor should have to figure all that out on their own. We HAVE to reach out. We have to also understand when we reach out, once isn't enough. It's an ongoing effort. Jimmy gave his all til there was nothing left. Thank you so much Toni for making this song and showing you understand.
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The more I listen to your music and the lyrics, the more I realize that your 18 years on this earth have not been kind to you. Your art reflects a tortured soul at times, which I think gives birth to the power of your voice. I hope you find peace as time moves you through life.
what you said is really beautiful.
Wow.
@@davidmancillas693 Have you got a source for that? Her EP lists her as the composer for ALL her songs... including this one.
She's 27 but...whatever
Gianinparis QuebecParis maybe she is, but when you are as old as I am 18 or 26 is not much of a difference. Hopefully you’ll live a long life and think so too.
When you find tones and I , you never leave
Her music has saved me
joan blagdon that’s good , something about her music just soothes the soul
@@johndala4766 I have been in a very bad place very bad and she pulled me through .. gutted I missed out on her concert in Manchester as I would have loved to see her live .. hopefully she comes back and I wont miss her .
@@johndala4766 she has made me fall in love with music again after many years of mundane rubbish. Mind u it's only her music . Next time we have a good storm I will go and dance in the rain like I use too.
omg it's true ._.
0:21-0:28 "writing to a dad that he wished he'd had that he didnt know he needed he said" one of the best flowed lines ive heard this year amazing. just amazing. respect.
I agree.
Actually ditched work for the day to go to the city and pick up her CD. I couldn't steal it from the internet, something this special should be appreciated. I haven't bought a CD since 2000, just for reference.
TheRealHoltzy I’m guna buy one too 👌
X3
I might do that as well... The last purchased CD for me was Alice Deejay - Better off Alone circa 1999 :)
She is an incredible artist. Absolutely adore her work!!!! You did the right thing dude lol
My brother James (whom we called Jimmy) passed away about a year and a half ago. This song made me cry, thinking of him and all the hardships he and us siblings went thru when we were young. And even tho this song struck a cord it was something that also made me think of the awesome person my brother was.... We miss him everyday. What a beautiful song Tones. Thank you❤️
Carlita S. I lost my brother too. 2 years ago. I bet your brother was awesome too :) my condolences 💜💜💜
My best friend... The song describes him.... I still cry... But i dont see him anywaymore and he got tired so he couldnt stay... 😭
My brother Jimmy also has passed away 2 months ago and this song reminds me of my brother. 💔
RIP To my best friend who was Jimmy Teea R.I.P 💀🪦 died 3 weeks ago from cancer ☠️ 😷🤧🤒 feels like 2 months now we pray for immediate healing of pain that is as relatable to alot it really hurts knowing how as how owfl he really died 🤧 🙃🙃🙂🙂 it was really sadder to hear bad news for him & his death 💀☠️ sadder to fame rip 🪦 😷🤒🤧rip cuzzz upset 2 hear his sister has also died from cancer 😢😷🤒🤧🤧💀☠️🪦
God , your voice is so special and magical
I ❤️ This Song😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😄😄
Sinner leilani wolfgram
True
Jimmy and Johnny need a movie
I can hardly put in words what this song means to me. My childhood friend Jimmy committed suicide last year and I heard this song for the first time right after his passing. This song reminds me of us when we were kids. He was a good soul with the biggest smile you have ever seen but unfortunately, life was not kind to him and he couldn't stay :(
So sad 😭😢 a huge hug from Spain.
How are you doing now? Hopefully you were able to cope with your loss. He sounded like an amazing person. Rest well to him ❤🪦🕊
We all got at least one "Jimmy" in our lives
My name is jimmy and this song hit so close to home! are you spying on me and writing songs about my life? Thank you so much for this song! i cry every time i hear it
Did jimmy and Johnny get away together? I hope so. This world treats people so shitty. I will just assume since you dont see jimmy anymore, it's because johnny and him got away and they now have a fantastic life somewhere that judgement failed to follow.😎🙂
THIS hit me in the feels. this needs more likes.
I assumed Jimmy died... he got tired n couldn't stay..?
Tones said on Apple Music that it is the jimmy from Johnny run away
Chad Stelk 0_0
What a lovely thought.
There are so many households which can relate to this sad and yet beautiful song.Toni, you are a great storyteller.
Okay. Wow. After 16 years I've found my favourite singer!
Had the EP on repeat since 2am. Absolutely killer
Loving that song. Very very sad 😭 and powerful. Poor Jimmy.
We need a song about Jimmy & Johnny being together called Jimmy & Johnny
My name is Jimmy Johnny lol
I'm so stupid..I read this comment as Jimmy John's 🤦🏻♀️
RKA Lolz.
RKA yass we do
Slim Shady same 😂😂
Her music is overwhelmingly genuine. And I couldn't leave her channel anymore.
Unexpectedly moving - half the times I listen to this song, it puts a smile on my face... 😍 Childhood playtime, the innocent dream of running away and having an adventure The other half of the time, I well-up uncontrollably... 😭 The quiet child, trapped in a world where he doesn't fit, desperate to be free, but never gets his chance
I' m in absolute tears this is so beautiful
i just realised this is the jimmy from johnny run away oh my god thats heartbreaking
maybe pete will have his song too
@@asrielcyleoroceo921 yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaah i hope so!!!!!
All her lyrics like got meaning
Yes
The songs are about her and being gay. Jimmy, Johnny and Pete are names for herself and/or girls she had crushes on! Source: interview I just watched on Apple Music "But, then, Jimmy, Johnny, I put fake names under all these songs. I had to release Can't Be Happy All The Time and Bad Child to show people th real side of me...instead of just covering it up with other people's names." Shit, I just realised that the gay kid hiding in the closet in the Bad Child video is Toni, hiding being gay, putting herself in the closet so her parent(s) stop thinking she's bad.
I just realized Jimmy is in heaven because he got tired of life. Omg did anyone else get that message???
Why do I cry soooo much when I listen to Tones and I?! She is pure soul.
We said that someday we would leave this all behind Now iiiii gooooooooooooot❤️
Seen you busk in Byron bay and your voice honestly blew me a away. Jimmy was my favorite track u sang and I’m so happy I can hear it again currently on repeat in my car. Beautiful soulful voice 🙌🏻
This made me think about a friend I had when I was younger. She and I always hung out and played. She wouldn't allow me or our other friends to her house, only a few times. And when I was there, I felt like it was an unhappy home. The mom always looked depressed and her older sister always looked angry and annoyed. And then one day my friend just vanished. My friends and I knocked on her door. Her sister or mother, I dont remember exactly, told us she had run away. Whether that's true or not, I don't know. I just hope she's okay and wish her luck. I hope to see her someday
Johnny moved with his dad when he came out and began getting bullied freshman year. He moved to the same state Jimmy ended up. Jimmy had been on the run for a long time, finally settling down in a small apartment working at a cafe. Johnny goes there every day, but Jimmy's shift is always early and Johnny always goes at night. One day Jimmy was asked to cover the closing shift. Promised overtime, he agreed. While taking orders, he sees Johnny in line. He doesn't know why, but a bout of Deja Vu hits him. It isn't until Johnny finishes his order that it clicks. Jimmy writes on his cup. "Johnny, we used to play at the park. We should catch up, my shift ends in half an hour." They make eye contact from across the room. Johnny nods.
it would be a good wattpad story
@@BardfalvyLili lol agreed
I think that thery is right and in the kids are back again all there friend and them got back again? Like if u agree
Omg amazing!
Omg can I make this into a Wattpad story? I'll credit you.
"Jimmy got tired so he couldn't stay." That hit me so hard, I think he commented suicide.😔😭😭😭 Sorry couldn't hold it in
cant disagree with that
Suicide shmuicde I got kicked off tho I'm from the planet Neptune in the stone ages I had to copyright my stuff but thats just why they kicked me off. I actually wrote all that and too many people are playing my stuff since moving to Earth
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You shouldn't have to hold anything in.. 🤩🤙
You are exactly right, I read up on this song and yes it happened. She sings from the heart about her experiences. Take care 🇦🇺💕🧚🌈x
This reminds me of my uncle that passed away and I cry everytime I hear this song
My friend sent me this song My name is Jimmy and I run away from home often because of fighting parents. She said that all my problems I've told her and multible things are summerized in this song (parts of them) And she says this song is 100% on the spot me. In other words, This song is scary cause it hits me so scarily hard and that my name is actually Jimmy. I'm gonna go see my friend and cry on her shoulder now
No your going to be alright things get better i promise xx
I've been there before, you will be okay! I promise you you will be okay if you wake up and tell yourself you'll be ok, you will. I'm here if you need support
XGibsonOwnerX your not alone. You may feel lonely but all you gotta do it ask and you will be shocked by the amount of people who will reach out to you.
Thank the heavens for friends. Hold tight Jimmy!
my ex boyfriend is named jimmy, and i left him and moved away and everything in this song is about him, I crying now because I always think about him :'(
Jimmy used to run through the streets at night To escape from all the fighting He was always told that he wasn't right So he just kept on writing Writing to a dad that he wished he'd had That he didn't know he needed, he said "We should run away, but today we'll stay" And I haven't seen him since that day, now I got Jimmy on my mind, felt like yesterday But I don't see him anymore, anymore Jimmy, he got tired, so he couldn't stay Now I don't see him anymore, anymore Nah, nah, no, no I don't see him anymore Nah, nah, nah, ah Jimmy would come over after school sometimes And we'd dance around the garden He would never talk, but when he would try It would never come out right and One day he had to go when his mum called him home And he looked at me and smiled and he said "We should run away, but today we'll stay" And I haven't seen him since that day, now I got Jimmy on my mind, felt like yesterday But I don't see him anymore, anymore Jimmy, he got tired so he couldn't stay Now I don't see him anymore, now I got Jimmy on my mind, feels like yesterday But I don't see him anymore, anymore Jimmy, he got tired, but he couldn't stay Now I don't see him anymore, anymore Nah, nah, no, no I don't see him anymore Nah, nah, nah, ah And I pictured you back in the day when we were nine We said that someday we would leave this all behind And I pictured you back in the day when we were nine We said that someday we would leave this all behind Now I got Jimmy on my mind, felt like yesterday (oh, oh, oh lord) But I don't see him anymore, anymore Jimmy, he got tired, so he couldn't stay Now I don't see him anymore, now I got Jimmy on my mind, feels like yesterday But I don't see him anymore, anymore Jimmy, he got tired, but he couldn't stay Now I don't see him anymore, anymore Nah, nah, no, no I don't see him anymore Nah, nah, nah, nah, ah I don't see him anymore Nah, nah, nah, ah I don't see him anymore Nah, nah, nah, mmh
Bro, this is a lyric vid~ nevermind. You do you
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this is SOOO underrated
You have a specific voice that no one has, is different and so great. I really like. Keep going.
This is so sad. But it's a bittersweet sort of sadness. We'll experience this as people move away for college, for work, for marriage, and more. It's a blessing to see the people you see everyday. Everyone leaves in cycles and some stay. As you do the same. Ah Jimmy. Where'd you to?
Would love to see this song hit the uk charts,what an incredible voice and the words a lot of us can relate to..this song is so underated,.My god this artist can sing
This is my favorite song from the E.P. of which all the songs were amazing! Can't wait to hear even more from TONES AND I
Wow, this song hits so many feels.
Hannes Engelbrecht the abrupt hopeful march of the bridge and it's anguished singing gets me every time.
tones is beautiful ever!
I can’t believe I met u and Jimmy at ur concert I was out the back I started crying when I saw u
this voice is so beautiful !!
Never heard a voice like yours, im in love.
This is so sad. Poor Jimmy I hope he didn't commit suicide. But this song It's so beautiful
@Krista Lewis Yeah sadly
i never about it like that........
@@albusdumbledore578 the meaning or the song?
@@blackjack2ne143 no. I mean like I looked at it as him finding someone who finally made him Happy until he ran away but I did NOT receive it as Jimmy commiting suicide
@@albusdumbledore578 Yeah thats the other option!. But i think It's more suitable, in my perception, the suicide one
I listened to Johnny Run Away and heard the name Jimmy in it, found out you have a song named Jimmy about him running away. Made a story about Jimmy and Johnny in my head then made a playlist with only those two songs in it. After all that I am now listening to my short playlist.
Haley Milton share your playlist with us! :)
@@codya.7656 lmaoooo but but, theres only two songs on it!
I wish you were more popular. U’ve grown so much resentful. Hats of too you.
My boyfriend, Justin, got tired so he didnt stay. I don't see him anymore. We were together for 10 years. February 11th, he had a seizure & was admitted into the ICU. His parents, who are homophobic, & whom I had never met in 10 years, came to Omaha & took him back to South Dakota. Haven't talked to him since February 19th. I'm sad.
Hey, this was a while ago that you wrote it, but you deserve some love. It’s hard to not see the people you love, and especially when you were so close once upon a time. I hope you’re doing okay with all that’s happening around the world
my friend is homophobic & im absolutely disgusted by it bc im bisexual, i have been mistreated but i hope ur ok.
I hope you find a nice girl and you fall in love together.
@@khalidtaker I'm gay...not looking for a girlfriend lol
What do you find attractive in men ?
I have never heard a voice like that ever before. Simply amazing
The meaning behind this song makes me sad but at the same time it's so good ❤️
Jimmy thought of running away with Johnny. Johnny's the one singing the song. Johnny never seen Jimmy again.
I almost broke down crying listening to this.
Go on like this, best song ever!!!🌌😃🍀💜
Listening to this really brings back memories of my own "Jimmy" from my early life. I reckon many of us don't see him anymore and think about him from time to time. Thanks for helping us all remember him.
i connect with jimmy so much
"Jimmy he got tired so he couldn't stay and now I don't see him anymore" that hits so hard sometimes. Wish you were here.
Jimmy got tired and he couldnt stay, now i dont see him anymore, anymore...
I lost so manny Jimmys that it doesn't Hurt anymore . Thx Tones and I ! 🇲🇽🍒🙏
U never love full u , until you've loved & lived thru you're "Jimmy"
“Jimmy got tired”🥺😭😭
I love the story told in her music, so powerful and meaningful. LOVE YA TONES
I watched this video like about 100 times and I needed every single view to finally realize that this thing between the hat and the hoodie isn't a strange looking peanut but her hair
Best discovery 2019
JIMMY ON MY MINDDD!!!
Going through a really tough break up atm, your music genuinely is helping me to feel good again for the first time in what feels like a lifetime, found you at the right time! Love your voice x
Hey keep on moving forward I know its hard as hell. But every day it hurts a little less. I'm going thru the same at the moment
@@haydenbyrnes4604 awh, thank you for that. I'm certainly feeling a lot better now! We'll both get there! Stay strong too! :)
@Jimmy Jackson jimmy you tired or something?
I, I like your style. You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
Toni can sing just about anything and it will sound bloody awesome! Love your voice, and your story...all the way from Byron! I always knew you would be a star one day...you deserve it.
This song is so addictive!!!! I love your voice, that's what makes the song sooo addictive!
Man i love your voice, binging your songs whenever i listen to music and cant get enough!!
O.g....I CRIED SO HARD POPPY....OMG...WHERE r u ?... DAMN IT GURL...STAAAP💔💔
My Top Tones and I songs: #1 Dance Monkey #2 Colourblind #3 Johny Run Away #4 Cant Be Happy All The Time #5 Bad Child #6 Jimmy #7 Never Seen The Rain #8 The Kids Are Coming
Kids are coming Johnny run away Dance monkey The rain Jimmy the rain Your so f'ing cool
Simply magic!
Her songs are the only thing stopping me from losing it
we can make it
me and my ex were so close... until I thought I didn't love her anymore, but now i listen to this and remember how much I still love her. now to this day it is the biggest regret I have.
The emotion, pain,and genuine love brings this beat up old American boy to Tears, and you shine through like a shooting star that has just started to soar..., That will never stop shining...you are a SuperNova!!! I pray that a real love will find you, a True Blessing here on this Earth for All Time. Bless you!!! Your admirer in Michigan USA. Jim
The bridge takes you to another planet every single time.
I come for the lyrics! Lover her voice too so natural and not auto-tuned!
Well, it's not like I needed my feelings in one piece.
GOOD AND INCREDIBLE.
Idea: It says in the song' he wouldn't speak but when he would try it would never come out right' this implies that jimmmy has a speech problem. The only words he says correct are 'we should run away, but today we'll stay' his parents are abuseive and one always says they will run away, but not yet.
From 2:20 on I got chills. Why Is her voice so soul piercing?
Stayed up till twelve to listen to the new album totally worth it. Love u Tones and I ❤️👌🏻👍🤙
I heard this song for the first time on what should have been a friend of mine's 20th birthday. I hope Jimmy's story ends better than my friend's did, his pain ended up being too much for him to bear. Rest easy old friend ❤😭
I can relate to Jimmy so much. I used to wander the streets at 3 AM to get away from my home sitch, and my friend and I have always talked about running away together and starting a new life. I got overwhelmed and ghosted everyone I knew and now she and I don't talk anymore.
Don't give up and keep writing your heart out cause your not a one hit wonder your the beautiful wonder
Your awesome girl. You sing my kids to sleep every night. ❤️
Love the lyrics, so powerful. Would love to see you in concert, got willing my anxiety and CPTSD let me. You are a beautiful breath of fresh air. Keep writing ✌🏼
I already loved the voice, but now that I understand the lyrics better ... wow I really love your music 🔥
A few more beautiful song I’ll have to remember by heart. Your music is beyond amazing and you give me goosebumps every time I hear you. Hope to see you in Adelaide one day!! ❤️❤️
Love this song.. love you your voice is amazing
You speak directly to my inner child ✌️
❤️you’re one special human.
Wow this made me feel so many emotions in 3 minutes. Poor Jimmy this is heartbreaking
This song helped me with my depression and helped me get over what my ex did to me he battered black and blue and put me through hell so thank times for takeimg this song ❤
ive been through brake ups
I love Tones!
I'm literally crying 😭
This song makes me cry every time listen to it, it reminds me of the sadness I have experienced in my life, I am 52 years old, but I am much better now, and I wish everyone here happiness and peace in their lives 🙂, and especially Tones, as she wrote this song, so this is from her heart😭.
Seems like Jimmy always runs away nobody sees him anymore !!.... I love this song you never really know someone til you hear the truth in their song! ... Forever loving a Jimmy 💔
Best artist of 2020. No question. Message is clear, music is great and I love the voice. So much passion in every song.
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eek my new fave song
This is my favorite song from Tones and I for sure. Thanks for being yourself and singing like you do. Greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
Girl your voice brings tears of HOPE to my heart!
What a unique voice. Hooked for sure. Go BIG or go home....and you are going BIG for sure.