Stand and Deliver

Dedicated to *Gild-a-Lily

She challenged me to illustrate the song Stand and Deliver by Adam and the Ants. I'm reasonably happy with how the picture itself came out, but I'm not sure if I was really able to catch the essence of the song Usually when I'm creating a picture to go along with a song it's something that means something to me personally, expressing some emotion that I'm feeling. So while I enjoyed the challenge and making this picture (and now may have the song memorized ), I kind of feel like I didn't do it justice.

Credits:
~ Dandy Highwayman
~ Rock
~ Woman (exclusive stock)
~ Woman's Boot (she's stepping up/down on the coach step, which is why you only see one boot ...and actually the final image is so dark you might not even see it anyway )
~ Hand mirror
~ Cracks in mirror [link]
~ Curtains [link]
~ Lighting Effects
~ Texture [link]
[link] ~ Coach [link]
[link] ~ Background [link]

Stand and Deliver
Adam and the Ants
I’m the dandy highwayman who you’re too scared to mention
I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention
The devil take your stereo and your record collection!
The way you look you’ll qualify for next year’s old age pension!

Stand and deliver your money or your life!
Try and use a mirror no bullet or a knife!

I’m the dandy highwayman so sick of easy fashion
The clumsy boots, peek-a-boo roots that people think so dashing
So what’s the point of robbery when nothing is worth taking?
It’s kind of tough to tell a scruff the big mistake he’s making

Stand and deliver your money or your life!
Try and use a mirror no bullet or a knife!

And even though you fool your souls
Your conscience will be mine
All mine

We’re the dandy highwaymen so tired of excuses
Of deep meaning philosophies where only showbiz loses
We’re the dandy highwaymen and here’s our invitation
"throw your safety overboard and join our insect nation"

Stand and deliver your money or your life!
Try and use a mirror no bullet or a knife!

And even though you fool your souls
Your conscience will be mine, all mine

Da diddley qa qa da diddley qa qa
Da diddley qa qa da diddley qa qa

Stand and deliver your money or your life!
Stand and deliver your money or your life!...