After 'RENT', Vincent was off to London after being cast in a cutting-edge film of 'Jesus Christ Superstar;. Vincent later returned to New York to appear in the Broadway revival of "Superstar". As the lead role of Judas Iscariot. After a successful broadway run, Vincent started development work for a new record spending considerable time collaborating with other writer-producers in Los Angeles, New York, Woodstock, Sweden, and London.
While taking time to write in London, Vincent was invited to audition for Brian May, Roger Taylor and Ben Elton. Vincent was cast as the lead role of Galileo Gigaro in the notorious rock band, Queen's world premiere production of 'WE WILL ROCK YOU'. Vincent spent two years with the show playing to sold-out audiences at nearly every performance. Once 'WE WILL ROCK YOU' became a solid hit in London, producers invited Vincent to open the first American company in a new permanent theater at the Paris, Las Vegas Resort.
Later, in 2010, Vincent joined Broadway once again in the Tony Award Winning musical production of American Idiot. Based on the highly successful Grammy award winning album 'American Idiot' by Green Day. His performance of 'St. Jimmy', the drug addicted alter ego of 'Johnny/Jesus of Suburbia' got him nominated for the Drama League Award of 'Distinguished Performance' and 'Favourite Performance by a Featured Actor in a Broadway Musical' by Broadway.com Audience Award. Vincent left the performance briefly from September 27, 2010 to October 3, 2010. Then completely leaving the production in January 2011.
Now in 2012, Vincent is staring on the hit show, 'The Voice'. A show much like 'American Idol' but focusing completely on the singer's voice instead of looks as well. During the 'Blind auditions' (the judges were to turn around while the singer performed), Vincent chose 'We Are the Champions. And was chosen to be worked with by the extremely talented artist Cee Lo Green who is famous for his song 'Forget You (F*** You)' and 'Crazy'. The show is currently still in production.
We Are the Champions
Tony Vincent Lyrics
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Time after time.
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime.
And bad mistakes
I've made a few.
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through.
(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)
We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world.
I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all
But it's been no bed of roses,
No pleasure cruise.
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose.
(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)
We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world.
We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions.
The lyrics of "We Are the Champions" by Tony Vincent convey a message of perseverance and triumph over adversity. The opening lines “I’ve paid my dues, time after time” suggest that the singer has gone through a lot of difficult experiences that have taken a toll on him. Despite this, he asserts that he hasn't committed any crime and has come through the challenges. He states that he has made bad mistakes but this is true of anyone, and it hasn't stopped him from achieving his goals. The line “I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face, but I’ve come through” suggests that despite facing challenges from others, he has been able to overcome them and emerge victorious.
The chorus of “We are the champions” is an affirmation of victory and a call to keep fighting until the end. It says that they are champions and there is no time for losers because they are the champions of the world. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the sense of pride and confidence that the singer feels. The second verse suggests that the singer has achieved fame and fortune, but it hasn't been easy. He recognizes that success comes with challenges and hard work. He considers it a challenge for the whole human race.
Overall, "We Are the Champions" celebrates the human spirit of perseverance and the ability to overcome challenges. It is a powerful anthem that has inspired countless people to keep fighting and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
I've paid my dues
I've worked hard and earned my success.
Time after time.
Over a long period, consistently.
I've done my sentence
I've served my time for any wrongdoing.
But committed no crime.
I'm innocent of any criminal offenses.
And bad mistakes
I've made errors and poor choices.
I've made a few.
But I've learned from them and moved on.
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
I've been mistreated, disrespected, and underestimated.
But I've come through.
But I've persevered, remained resilient, and overcome these challenges.
And I need just go on and on, and on, and on
I'm motivated to continue striving and succeeding.
We are the champions, my friends,
We've achieved success through hard work and determination.
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We won't give up and will continue pursuing our goals.
We are the champions.
We celebrate and acknowledge our success.
No time for losers
We don't have time for those who are not committed to success.
'Cause we are the champions of the world.
We've achieved great success and are recognized as the top performers in our field.
I've taken my bows
I've been recognized for my accomplishments.
And my curtain calls
I'm at the end of an event, and it's time for recognition and celebration.
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
My hard work has resulted in me achieving wealth and success.
I thank you all
I appreciate everyone who has supported me on my journey.
But it's been no bed of roses,
I've faced many challenges and setbacks.
No pleasure cruise.
It hasn't been an easy journey to reach where I am.
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
I see my success as a challenge for all humans to strive for greatness.
And I ain't gonna lose.
I'm not going to let anyone or anything prevent me from achieving my goals.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: Freddie Mercury
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