Hello, my name is Jimmy Roman. I'm a singer/songwriter from Columbus, OH.

I Liked It, So I Put A Ring On It

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Music, The Good Life

My early 20’s were an emotional rollercoaster. I liked every girl I laid eyes on…okay maybe not everyone. All I ever wanted was to be in a relationship. What I didn’t want was to settle. At 25 my ex-fiance broke up with me, I moved to Ohio to be a worship pastor and then 4 years later I met the woman of my dreams.

Yes, literally, the woman of my dreams.

God knew exactly what I needed and when I needed it. It was a rescue of sorts. Before this time though I had people telling me I was too picky. But I knew what I wanted.

On April 24, 2012 I proposed to my girlfriend of 2 years. Watch the video to see how it went down.

What Are You So Afraid Of?

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Inspiration, Music

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I deleted my last blog post (which I’ll repost) because I was afraid. Afraid that someone might get angry with me. But from the messages I received the response was the exact opposite. I guess I’m still getting over what anyone thinks about me. Do we ever stop caring about this?

I feel the same way about blog posts as I do about my music. I’m too concerned about whether or not I’ll be accepted by the masses. Yesterday I read a blog post by Jon Acuff. He was worried about a presentation he had to give and asked his daughter what he should. She told Jon to act like he was presenting to her. The take away from this was to act like you’re talking to one person. This is good for me.

Instead of running down the list of possible people who could be pissed off at me, I’m going to say what I feel. There are way too many people with facades. I don’t want to be one of them.

You may listen to my songs or blog posts and not like some of the Christian overtones or references to Jesus but it is who I am. I am less angry because of it.

If you happen upon Jimmy Roman on the interwebs, know that I’m being the most honest version of myself. I’m not out to make a lot of money off my extra curricular activities. I believe that once your passion becomes a business it will lose it’s luster.

Trailer for “Blue Like Jazz”

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Movies

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“Blue Like Jazz” comes out April 13! Can’t wait to see this film. If you haven’t read the book, you must!

HOW TO: Take a Human Life

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Fuel For The Fire

Now that the political season is in full swing and the topics of contraception, abortion and war are up I’ve been thinking about the same. When I woke up this morning I saw a post by one of my friends on Facebook. The article was about two ethicists working with universities in Australia. Apparently, they are in favor of ‘after-birth’ abortions. Their argument is that since babies can’t contribute to taking care of themselves that they are not considered a person. Really?

I got to thinking about the number of abortions and homicides that happen each year, the number of soldiers lost in meaningless wars and of course how the government uses soldiers as guinea pigs to test drug treatments. Then we could go into modern-day slavery and so forth.

What saddens me is that the human race doesn’t seem to consider life to be valuable. They don’t embrace it and engage it enough. There are plenty of people fighting for the rights of the unborn, slaves and soldiers but why aren’t all of us doing the same? We have life and enjoy it. Shouldn’t we fight for that chance for others?

As someone who is a follower of Jesus, my heart is troubled by the lack of love and respect we have for life. I believe that all life comes from God. If he created it there must be a reason for it. Maybe he thought we were worth more than we realize.

What do you think? Is life important? Is it okay to abort 1.21 million lives? Wouldn’t we consider that genocide or an act of war? Please comment?

 

29 Ways to Stay Creative

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Inspiration, Video

This a great reminder for those of us who like to create art.

Notion of Trust

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Song Story

THE STORY

Trust has usually been an easy thing for me. It didn’t use to take long for me to warm up to people and then immediately barf my whole life story. Probably not a good thing but I like making friends. In the process I freaked out some people. Oops!

A friend of mine once said it takes at least 10 years to establish trust in a friendship. I believe he’s right. This song is for all the people who have been betrayed whether it’s by the church, friends, family or a co-worker.

It’s true that people aren’t perfect, but we can try a little harder when it comes to treating each other as we would like to be treated.

THE LYRICS

NOTION OF TRUST
Words and Music by Jimmy Roman

Torn between a friendship and the fear
Of losing it all here
There’s no way around it

Turn back now from the innocence and drive
And soon you will find
You just can’t deny it

Something’s missing tonight
Void of reason and life
You fill the emptiness with all things failing

Stop the bleeding right now
I would if I just knew how
When all else fails we might have
Found the notion of trust

I may be so out of my mind
But I’m too afraid to hide
Cause what’s next consumes me

Search but the answer’s crystal clear
Take your sympathetic ear
Listen to what surrounds you

Something’s missing tonight
Void of reason and life
You fill the emptiness with all things failing

Stop the bleeding right now
I would if I just knew how
When all else fails we might have
Found the notion of trust

Dust and burnt down bridges
Don’t seem beautiful within
Solitude is better when the truth’s your only friend

Something’s missing tonight
Void of reason and life
You fill the emptiness with all things failing

Stop the bleeding right now
I would if I just knew how
When all else fails we might have
Found the notion of trust

© Copyright 2006 Tragic Union Music

Today Is Not Mine

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Song Story

THE STORY:

Besides being the most hard rock song I’ve ever written, “Today is Not Mine” is probably one of the most honest I’ve written. This is a demo track I recorded in 2008. It’s all about the fact that we’re never really satisfied, especially here in America. We have so much yet sometimes we give so little.

We constantly try to be like other people. This is something I was struggling with back in 2008 and this is still something I struggle with. We wish we had more money, power, friends and status. Even when we say we don’t want those things we still wrestle with the tension on a daily basis.

LYRICS

TODAY IS NOT MINE
Words and Music by Jimmy Roman

Someday you will feel
It’s appropriate to kneel
At the coos of indecision
To the gods of trends and appeal

You wish you looked like her
And you wanna be like him

It’s not easy to get over
When all you want is something real
Cause today is not mine

What does it mean today?
Even though I pray
A thousand times for answers
A thousand times for grace

All we want is more
All we want is more
All we want is more
All we want is more

But today is not mine
Even if I tried
To negotiate another rhythm and rhyme
I will settle for less
Even if it means more
A modest helping of the simple and ignored

Teach my hands to know
The things I should forego

But today is not mine
Even if I tried
To negotiate another rhythm and rhyme

But today is not mine
Even if I tried
To negotiate another rhythm and rhyme
I will settle for less
Even if it means more
A modest helping of the simple and ignored

© Copyright 2006 Tragic Union Music

Touch and Go

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Song Story

STORY:

A friend of mine had jut ended a bad relationship due to the fact that she was being used by her boyfriend. I don’t know this bothers you but it makes me angry. This song is in major chords because it reflects the feeling at the moment when you feel like you’re loved. The lyrics are less than cordial.

Everyone is looking for love. Don’t choose someone who doesn’t know your name or your story because “love was never meant for you to waste”.

LYRICS

TOUCH AND GO
Words and Music by Jimmy Roman

She’s a victim of her own confusion
He’s a carnivore who’s looking
For another feast

He says free your mind don’t ever use it
‘Cause tonight I’ll be a man
When I’m done I’ll let you leave

There’s no room for losers
Crowding our atmosphere
You’re lucky to be in the clear

Do you know
It’s a game of touch and go
Leaves you on a sorry note
Of a song that has one chord
One more chance
Don’t you wish you could’ve had
At least a fight to take it back
Now the moment’s here and gone

You’re a victim of your own delusion
This has become your score card
And the only thing you know

What a shame to use her
And abuse the soft spot in her
Heart reserved for love

Beautiful you are
Treasured beyond scars
Love was never meant for you to waste

© Copyright 2006 Tragic Union Music

Jimmy Roman is Back!

Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog

After spending years telling people to follow their dreams, I decided to finally follow mine. I’m not writing music for recognition. I’m writing because I love to create music. Some of you have bought my music in the past and have asked me when I’m going to release new music. Well, 2012 is your year to hear more music from. me.

What’s the Plan Stan?

As of now I’m planning to release a short EP for Valentines Day. Depending on how well the recording process goes you will hopefully be able to buy the EP on February 14th. You will know when it’s released. Oh yes, you will know. I’m not sure about releasing a full length record as of yet. I want to experiment with the music and maybe release a few EP’s throughout the year.

No matter what I release I hope you will join me on this journey. I’m super excited to be back in the process of songwriting. I don’t know what will come of all this but for now I’m writing for you and me :0).

Thanks to all of you for prodding me to record again. I can’t wait for you to hear what I have cooking.

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