Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Jimmy Sparks , by - The Lumineers. Release date: 12.09.2019
Song language: English
Jimmy Sparks |
| Jimmy Sparks went into bars and opened up his mouth |
| Said some things to wounded men that they could not allow |
| When it came to talking, he was always on the run |
| Everyone knew what the man had done |
| Oh, he’ll take you for a ride |
| Jimmy believed in the American way |
| A prison guard, he worked hard and made the minimum wage |
| He found his freedom lockin' men in a cage, oh |
| Jimmy loved Bonnie and he fathered a kid |
| A baby boy, but the mother had other reasons to live |
| She left the baby with a note on the bed, oh |
| It was a struggle just to cover the rent |
| His jail cut hours and now his little baby was sick |
| He needed money and he needed it quick |
| It was 3 AM |
| Oh, my love, oh, my love |
| Could you spare my blood, spare my blood? |
| Jim woke his son and buckled him in the car |
| They drove an hour from town and found a gambling hall |
| The waitress babysat the boy at the bar, oh no |
| After an hour, Jimmy doubled his cash |
| He took his kid and his winnings as the dealer just laughed |
| He said they leave, but then they always come back, that’s a fact |
| Out on the road, they caught a stranger in the lights |
| His thumb was up and his son asked if the man was alright |
| Jim said you never give a hitcher a ride 'cause it’s us or them |
| It was 3 AM |
| Oh, my love, oh, my love |
| Could you spare my blood, spare my blood? |
| 20 years gone and now the boy is a man |
| Broke Jimmy’s habits, got in mountains and mountains of debt |
| And now the sharks are coming back to collect, oh-oh |
| They stripped his jewelry and the boots off Jim’s feet |
| They kick him out of the car and say we’ll give you a week |
| Eight miles from home and only 18 degrees |
| It was 3 AM |
| Oh, my love, oh, my love |
| Could you spare my blood, spare my blood? |
| Now Jimmy’s son is trying to make his way home |
| His graveyard shift had ended and it was starting to snow |
| He sees an old man walking barefoot alone |
| It was 3 AM |
| His old man waved his hands with tears in his eyes |
| But Jimmy’s son just sped up and remembered daddy’s advice |
| No, you don’t ever give a hitcher a ride 'cause it’s us or them |
| 'Cause it’s me or him |
| It was 3 AM, 3 AM |