Parody of “Phoenix”, words and music by
Julia Ecklar
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This parody was sung by
Julia Ecklar
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Roundworm
Parody lyrics ©10/19/93 by Bob Kanefsky. All rights reserved. The copyright of the original lyrics and music remain with the holder(s) of the original copyright.
In the crystaline void of orbit’s brink — I was there!
I know not where they’ll land me now. It could be anywhere.
When reentry fires have faded, the brightness leaves my sight,
And I find I’m stacked on an aircraft’s back.
Riding home’s gonna take all night.
| Chorus: |
And my engine’s in the ocean. My payload’s on a train. And I’m a frequent flier when the Cape’s expecting rain. Yesterday I journeyed for half a million miles. Now I’m stacked up on an aircraft’s back. This last part takes a while. |
There’s nothing left for me to do but — hold on tight!
So self-assured in orbit. Now I find I’m scared of heights!
And I get kind of airsick, ’cause air is not my style.
My knees will shake and my belly ache,
Trying hard just o hold down tiles.
(Chorus)
Before each quarter’s launch, they hope that I’m all there.
To half the Roman pantheon they sing a secret prayer.
Am I lock and stock and barrel of the dream I helped to start?
Is it really true, that I slept through the most exciting part?
(Chorus)