I'm Doing Cosplay Right - (original lyrics - SJones)

A song I wrote about attending a UK comic con and cosplaying and entering the cosplay competition and just that whole experience in general. Nice, catchy, feel good energy in the song.

[Verse 1]

Hear the clock, crack of dawn Got to get my cosplay on Because today is the day Hate my job, love my wife I have to get her something nice God, please help me win the cosplay comp-ay

[Pre-Chorus]

As you can see I've spent a lot of money On foam and paint and plastic And a helmet slightly funny

[Chorus]

I've spent every night making this right I've spent every night making this right Let's get this armor to Comic-Con I'm doing cosplay right Yeah, I'm doing cosplay right

[Verse 2]

Ten o'clock, right on time This queue just blows my mind Hey there, look, there's that guy Oh, how I love Background Guy Three Why isn't that Sylvester McCoy? Is that a Dalek singing YMCA?

[Pre-Chorus]

There's people around me Asking to take a photo of me My cheeks are turning crimson But I'm grinning proudly

[Chorus]

I've spent every night making this right I've spent every night making this right Here's hoping nothing does go wrong I'm doing cosplay right Yeah, I'm doing cosplay right

[Verse 3]

Three o'clock, on the dot Time to be a superstar It's time for the cosplay competition Here I go, strut my stuff Please let the shoulder pads stay up I'm ready for my big submission

[Pre-Chorus]

And I see A sea of faces in front of me The judges raise their clipboards And someone shouts, "Go, three!"

[Chorus]

I've spent every night making this right I've spent every night making this right Damn, do I love Comic-Con I'm doing cosplay right Yeah, I'm doing cosplay right

[Bridge]

If the visor falls, I'll carry on If the boots split, I'll still march on Every crooked seam and glue-gun scar Got me exactly where we are

[Final Chorus]

I've spent every night making this right I've spent every night making this right Let's get this armor to Comic-Con I'm doing cosplay right I've spent every night making this right I've spent every night making this right Win or lose, what a brilliant day I'm doing cosplay right Yeah, I'm doing cosplay right

[Outro]

Comic-Con, here we go Strike a pose and steal the show Comic-Con, here we go I'm doing cosplay right!

Say One Thing, DO Another! (original song by SJones)

Punk rock anthem about how companies and people can be so hypocritical. 

[Intro] 

One, two, three, four! 

[Verse 1] 

You print a promise on a billboard wall Then cut the ladder when the workers call Shake every hand for the camera flash While counting the coins from the broken glass You preach compassion in a polished speech Then lock the door when the hungry reach A spotless slogan, a filthy deal Tell us what to think, then hide what’s real 

[Pre-Chorus] 

We see the fingerprints under the paint We hear the truth in the words you ain’t 

[Chorus] 

Say one thing, do another! Sell us out and call us brother! Hands up high, let the whole world know: We’re not buying what you show! Say one thing, do another! No more kings behind the cover! Hey! Hey! We won’t play along! Hey! Hey! We’re done being wronged! 

[Verse 2] 

You claim the planet is your sacred cause Then pour the poison through a legal clause You praise the team when the scoreboard shines Then blame the rookies for your crooked lines You tell us honesty is how we win While changing rules when you’re boxed in A thousand smiles and a practiced face Same old hunger in a newer case 

[Pre-Chorus] 

We see the fingerprints under the paint We hear the truth in the words you ain’t 

[Chorus] 

Say one thing, do another! Sell us out and call us brother! Hands up high, let the whole world know: We’re not buying what you show! Say one thing, do another! No more kings behind the cover! Hey! Hey! We won’t play along! Hey! Hey! We’re done being wronged! 

[Bridge] 

No more polished alibis! No more staged apologies! You can dress it up in gold, But we know what you sold! 

[Breakdown]

Who makes the rules? Not us! Who gets the loot? Not us! Who takes the blame? Not us! Enough is enough! 

[Final Chorus] 

Say one thing, do another! Sell us out and call us brother! Hands up high, let the whole world know: We’re not buying what you show! Say one thing, do another! No more kings behind the cover! Hey! Hey! We won’t play along! Hey! Hey! We’re done being wronged! Say one thing, do another! Hear the roar from every corner! Hey! Hey! Let the false words fall! Hey! Hey! We’re louder than them all! 

[Outro] 

One thing! Do another! One thing! Do another! Enough is enough!

R.I.P. Peter Cullen

"Be Strong, To Be Gentle."

A poetic quote that has also been my way of life. 

Peter Cullen was the voice of many generations being the big, strong, powerful, inspirational, father figure in Optimus Prime. 

He led the way for so many to step forward. Even when Optimus Prime's time was cut short in the Transformers Gen 1 movie the fans got so mad that the studio changed their minds and ended up bringing Optimus Prime back to life. For so many 80s kids, Optimus was their dad or someone so truly cool and inspirational to look up to. 

Optimus was strong but he was always gentle. Well, the Bayverse of films showed he was also brutal when his back was against the wall but that's not the point. 

Peter Cullen is an absolute legend and a man so many have looked up to and no doubt as history ROLLS ON, his voice and actions as Optimus will carry on forever in our hearts and with younger generations discovering his work. 

Peter was also the voice of many other characters like Eeyore and most recently Thadeus from Invincible. Peter also provided those iconic Predator noises or clicks. 

I'm not sure if Peter has recorded anymore lines as Prime or for any other characters before his passing but time will tell there on when we may hear his final performance.

Peter's passing has hit me and so many others are hard. It's been a rough week for me and these big deaths have made it harder. 

Thank You Peter, may you rest now knowing all the good work you have done and all the sparks you have inspired. We love you and we miss you. Til All Are One.

R.I.P. Tim Curry

"Don't dream it, be it.". 

Rest In Peace to the iconic Tim Curry. 😭

What can we say about this ICON? 

He played so many characters both on screen and off screen across all different media's. 

Tim was a sweet Transvestite from Transexual Transelvania, a Wild Thornburry, Emperor of the Tainted Coil, a butler, a great singer and actor, pirate captain long John Silver, a Concierge, a clown, a devil, hexxus, Soviet Premier and so many more characters. 

Even after his deteriorating health condition he was still full of wit and making comic con appearances and signing through the mail for his fans...

Now if you don't mind, I'm going to the one place not corrupt with capitalism.....SPACE!

Much love Tim, we love you and we miss you❤️

I'm The Villain (original poem by SJones)

I guess, I'm the villain,

I'm the one you should hate.

My name on the list

Makes others groan and hiss.

I have an opinion,

And I'm the one in the wrong.

No matter what I say,

It seems I've said it all wrong.

Honesty is not the best policy,

At least that's what they say.

Some people are human washing machines,

They spin my words around

And wash the truth away.

Afraid of being right,

I'm kept out of sight.

Perhaps the dark has twisted my mind.

Maybe all the good I do

Needs to be left behind.

Because my bad moments

Are remembered more than the good.

The mistakes become the story,

Even when they shouldn't.

I guess, I'm the villain.

I'm the one you should hate.

I'm the name that makes them groan,

The one they love to berate.

No matter what I say,

No matter what I do,

Somehow I'm the problem

Before I've even started to.

I guess, I'm the villain.

Perhaps that's what I've become.

No matter what I've said or done,

I'll always be the one

They point at when it's said and done.

So hang me by my reputation,

Let the judgement have its fun.

For when everyone's made up their mind,

What chance has the villain got

To become the hero

When the damage is already done?