I’ve grown as a man with my future in hand
A great job with benefits, plus a retirement plan
Yet nostalgia never fails to inspire on demand
Igniting this nerd fire, buying trend
I saved up my allowance for the G1 releases as a kid,
Now it's masterpieces, I’m never late on paying the rent
I used to watch the cartoon while laying in bed
And when told to go to sleep, I’d VHS tape it instead
I’m just enticed because their designs are priceless
You call them toys, to me they’re collector's items
Bumble-Bee humbles me as SkyWarp flies
And WideScope’s eye targets Optimus Prime
Just when the Autobots thought they could escape
I let SoundWave’s bass topple their pride
Next in, the Dinobots Slag, Sludge, Grimlock
Snarl, and Swoop are more than meets the price
What, what, what would I do?
Without these Autobots and Decepticons?
What, what, what would I do?
If Optimus didn't have me to help defeat Megatron?
What, what, what would I do?
If I left 'em to collect dust and fall with Cybertron
What, what, what would I do?
I’d probably short circuit nd quit this Nerd Circus
I’ve grown as a man with my future in hand
A great job with benefits, plus a retirement plan
Yet nostalgia never fails to inspire on demand
Igniting a nerd fire, buying trend
The snap of the blocks I remember so clearly
Not following instructions, constructing was just enough
The applause from my mom was quite endearing
But if you saw what I’d built you’d say, that's nothing much
Nowadays I collect Japanese Nanoblocks
My first was a Panda, my latest a Shark
I've got a whole zoo now with no shame and the same goes
For my hardcore collection of Star Wars Legos
When the dark side's in a crunch, my Tie Fighter’s tight in the clutch
My AT-AT stomps with a motorized payload
The intricacies of the pieces increases the thesis
That building them’s a reason for me to stay home
What, what, what would I do?
Without these hand-built creations covering my shelves?
What, what, what would I do?
To expand imagination, creativity and skill?
What, what, what would I do?
When bored, all alone with nothing to build?
What, what, what would I do?
I’d probably hit the dirt and just quit this Nerd Circus
I’ve grown as a man with my future in hand
A great job with benefits, plus a retirement plan
Yet nostalgia never fails to inspire on demand
Igniting a nerd fire, buying trend
It’s the artwork that got me with each every copy
Visits to the comic store were a weekend hobby
With storyboards galore, I’d sneak in softly
From ceiling to floor, their collection was ungodly
I'd Marvel at the talent from Erik Larsen
And extensively study, he art of Todd McFarlane
Now X-Force, X-Men, Wolverine, Spawn
And Incredible Hulk issues hang in my apartment
As far as DC goes, I was never much of a fan
But Frank Miller and Neal Adams both drew a mean Batman
From the last to the first print, vintage editions
I keep them unread, boxed up, in mint condition
What, what, what would I do?
If I didn't own each sealed, locked in my safe?
What, what, what would I do?
If I didn’t know some heroes never rocked a cape?
What, what, what would I do?
Without these characters to help me escape?
What, what, what would I do?
I’d probably write more verses and quit this Nerd Circus
credits
from Bored Games,
released September 29, 2015
Written by Tim Stiles
Produced by J. Lee Mezus
Tim Stiles is an independent hip-hop artist historically known as the lead vocalist/rapper of the satirical hip hop band,
Passion Party. Tim is no one trick pony. He’s a clever, crafty wordsmith in his own right with an ability to adapt to just about any concept or genre....more
