As It Stands

I Was Too Good For You

Gerry Cinnamon - 'Sometimes'

I'm a sucker for punishment.
These words are a testament to
the cigarette burns on my chest.
Like medals from a war.
Despite what you believe
I'd like less spite with my sweetness. 

She said "I love you pieces,
but we can never be friends."
She said "I'll love you more than the next man
who creeps in my bed."

I looked her in the eyes and then I said;

"Would you do me wrong tonight?
I am a thorn, you've got the side.
Do you leave here with this itch 
that tells you I am not the one?
Would you do me wrong if I
was a thorn stuck in your side?
I'd leave you with this gift 
of hopeless thoughts and move along."

Do me wrong.

I'm a sucker for punishment
lying listless on your bedroom floor.
I was torn into pieces,
but I've been broken before.
Despite what you believe
I'd like less spite with my sweetness. 

She said "I wanted you forever,
but not the voices in your head"
I said "I'm sure you'll find another deadbeat
to share your bed."

I raised an eyebrow and then I went:


"Would you do me wrong tonight?
I am a thorn, you've got the side.
Do you leave here with this itch 
that tells you I am not the one?
Would you do me wrong if I
was a thorn stuck in your side?
I'd leave you with this gift 
of hopeless thoughts and move along."

Do me wrong.


Art Of Dying Young / Do Me Wrong

Do Me Wrong

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Here For Life

Still Remains

My dad died a year ago today. We miss him every single day. The grief has been supplanted by an enduring bittersweet melancholy, that rings with memories.

It's not so bad, but we all dearly wish he was still here.

Ava did a collage and I did a song.

Love you, dad x

Sorry about the telescope. Still.

'Til Darkness Dies

MY LIFE

Skellums was formed because there was nothing else left to do.

Skellums DO NOT want to join the long list of bands who have success, but have nothing to say.

Skellums fell together through necessity, tired of the music industry, they set up their own record label, Rent & Debt Records, and decided to take on the world. 
One little venue at a time.

Underneath all the dirty guitars and pounding drums, there lives a pop song. Skellums believe, that as long as you have a decent melody, you can get away with all manner of noise.

Pop songs with dignity.

In a world where every band has the same barber, and shares the same River Island gift card, Skellums are a little different.

They may be a little rough around the edges, a little bit pissed off and a little bit scruffy, but they have something to say.

S K E L L U M S....they are coming.
