1. |
Stratosphere
03:09
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Stratosphere
~News Person
the United Nations Space Organization
has chosen astronaut Apollo Vesta
as the commander of its research and development mission to Mars
when reached for comment
a UNSO official had this to say...
~UNSO rep.
Godspeed Apollo
Blasting off into the stratosphere
~Aurora
Apollo, I love you
be safe and do what you can
my red planet man
~Apollo
strapped in my star-ship
facing the sun
ready for lift off
in T-minus one
blasting off into the stratosphere
~UNSO rep.
Godspeed Apollo
Godspeed Apollo
~Aurora
Apollo, I love you
be safe and do what you can
my red planet man
Apollo, I love you
be safe and do what you can
my red planet man
~Apollo
strapped in my star-ship
facing the sun
ready for lift off
in T-minus one
I stand on the shoulders
of science and gods
what Einstein, Aristotle
Galileo all dreamed of
blasting off into the stratosphere
we have ignition
blasting off into the stratosphere
mars here i come
blasting off into the stratosphere
space exploration
blasting off into the Stratosphere
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2. |
Dead Red Planet
02:59
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Dead Red Planet
my star-ship is tight
not much room to move around
with the coordinates punched in
I've got two years to wait it out
Mars is much more than a mission its a waiting station
loneliness is leaving your family on a crowded Earth
I'm trading my life for a dead red planet
trading my life for a dead red planet
I've had time to fantasize
about my place in the history books
sure i'll be in the papers
as the first foot print on its ashy red surface
I'm still trying to put together some winning catch phrase
for when I land
one lonely man on an inner-stellar journey
I am Apollo, I am what legends are made of
I'm trading my life for a dead red planet
trading my life for a dead red planet
envy of the moon
I feel so close to you
flying by your light
it gets so dark sometimes
but that's when I can see other constellations
the further and further I go beyond the known ones
I'm trading my life for a dead red planet
trading my life for a dead red planet
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3. |
The Landing
02:25
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The Landing
I woke up in orbit
along side the two moons
Phobos and Deimos are right out the window
I'll be landing soon
hey control its Apollo
check my long and latitudes
I'm zoning in on the site to set her down
I'll be landing soon
I'm passing over Mt. Olympus right now
and heading toward the Mariner Valley
if there's life or liquid water on this planet
I'm gonna find it, Yeah!
take me to your leader
I'm giddy like a ten year old
the altitude is dropping and its getting cold
I'll be landing soon
all my training
all my waiting
everything that I've worked thru
this is the moment that its all about
I'll be landing soon
slow burn
20 seconds
straightening
leveling
10 seconds
control this is Apollo
we're landing in 5, 4, 3...
I've landed on Mars!
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4. |
Science Meets God
04:13
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Science Meets God
everything is a course brick hew
reflecting red on my space suit
the pre-planted supply towers
are right where they should be
I'm setting up my station satellite
check communications
you're millions of miles away
control can you hear me
~ Control
Apollo this is control
we can hear you loud and clear
you're live all over the world
go ahead
I come in peace to the God of War
this is where science meets god
this is where science meets god
is life alone on earth
or is it through out the universe
this is where science meets god
but first things first I'll unload my star-ship
systems check
oxygen check
power to the living quarters
green house power
supply rations
check, check, check, check
this is where science meets god
this is where science meets god
is life alone on earth
or is it through out the universe
this is where science meets god
what's that in the sky
there's streams of light
a dust storm is kicking in
a meteor just his my star-ship
its raining fire and stone
I'm running for a cavernous alcove
destruction it follows wherever I go
oh no
this is where science meets god
this is where science meets god
is life alone on earth
the world may never know
the entire site is destroyed
Apollo to control
Apollo, come in
control this is Apollo
Oh my God...
I'm alone
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5. |
Aurora's Sunrise
03:07
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Aurora's Sunrise
Sunrise, its morning
a new day is dawning
Apollo i miss you
I know in my heart you're safe
I'm thinking of you
when he told me about this mission
I was strong and unafraid
the stars used to be our background
and now you're part of the display
when we were young it was so easy
your dreams were just for show
an astronauts wife is grounded
but damn it Apollo...
- those bastards at the UNSO are telling me nothing
sunrise, longing
your arms around me
waking up each day
without you
is taking its toll on me
- the uncertainty
and on every TV station
the media's projecting the worst
they're selling magazines and newspapers
headlined hopeless, doomed and cursed
am I the only one who knows you're still alive
am I the only one, Apollo's lonely wife
sunrise, patience
I know its dangerous
Apollo my hero
I'll be your lighthouse
let my heart guide you home
I'll be waiting for you
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6. |
UNSO
01:38
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UNSO
(The United Nations Space Organization)
Mrs. Apollo Vesta
there's been an incident
your husband's line of communication
have been
for the time being
severed
(Organization)
interrupted
we have a plan in place
there are rovers
and satellites
on Mars which
in times of
emergency
(Organization)
times like these will
rendezvous
with Apollo
and together they will reestablish
our communication
not to worry
Mrs. Vesta
Apollo's safety
is our first priority
we assure you
we are doing every thing in our power
(The United Nations Space Organization)
to the aid and rescue
your commitment
of achievement
to our research and development on Mars
your husbands future
is in the safety of
(The United Nations Space Organization)
thank you
for your patience Mrs. Vesta
if you have any
questions
leave a message
at the beep...
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7. |
Cyanide
03:08
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Cyanide
with this cave as a shelter
I'm waiting for the dust storm to subside
to examine my site
I can't help but feel helpless
and cold inside
one glaring thing on my mind
a pocket full of cyanide
in case of emergency
a pocket full of cyanide
take two pills and say goodnight
but strength is my weakness
my wife when she kissed me goodbye
said,
~Aurora
I'll see you on the flip side love
you are my lone-star
my red planet man
be safe and do what you can
to come back to me alive
a pocket full of cyanide
is messing with my mind
a pocket full of cyanide
in case of emergency
take two pills and say goodnight
weighted with the irony
I came here to find life
now I'm contemplating ending my own
no man, its madness
wait out the night
see what tomorrow brings
if I can get through this
i can get through anything
a pocket full of cyanide
no
I can get through tonight
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8. |
Decanting
03:48
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Decanting
(flashback to Apollo and his wife Aurora's last night together)
-Apollo-
if you really wanna taste wine
you've gotta taste it from someone's lips
if you really wanna taste mine
you've gotta give me a kiss
its so easy
its just these little pieces
its so easy
it'll be our little secret
-Aurora_
I like mine dry
with a beautiful bouquet
but just like wine
I need time to breathe
Its not easy
(its so easy)
there's all of these pieces
(its just these little pieces)
its not easy
(its so easy)
and I can't keep a secret
(it'll be our little secret)
-together-
you taste my lips
I'll taste your lips
we'll sip this wine together
mind and body
spirits raising
don't think too much
just breathe
(just breathe)
just breathe
(just breathe)
and then you'll quietly leave me
if you really wanna taste wine
you've gotta taste it from someone's lips
if you really wanna taste mine
you've gotta give me a kiss
goodbye
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9. |
The Prophecy
02:10
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The Prophecy
-Capitias-
order, order
please lets all find a quiet place to be
the Eros Board of Guard
is now in session
I, Capitias,
look to my first commanding officer
regarding last nights surface disturbance
what say you Commander Terminus
-Terminus-
a full investigation is under way
it seems we have two outer worldly visitors
an earth man and a meteor
near the caves of Incedo
(Incedo)
the meteor has destroyed his craft
and his biosphere is reduced to glass and ash
exploration has led him to take shelter
in the caves of Incedo
(Incedo)
it is my opinion sir
that this earth man is a trespasser
he is here of ill will
and is nothing but trouble
(nothing but trouble)
-Capitias-
no commander
don't you see
that the prophecy is true
an earth man comes on fire and stone
seeking universal understanding
to share with
his home
and when he comes
he will bring the dawning of ages
and when he comes
he will bring the dawning of ages
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10. |
Apollo's Sunrise
02:47
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Apollo's Sunrise
Sunrise, its morning
a new day is dawning
I'm creeping out of this cave
to the utter devastation
this place is a war zone
but this Sunrise
I feel safe
with the sunlight
on my face
I almost forgot
I'm in outer space
I've got this whole world as my own
this ash rock and stone is my new home
its time that i make it one
there's a hole in the surface
where a meteor smashed into everything
my gear is scattered all about
this seems impossible
but peering into the crater
my eyes must deceive me
there in the rock below
can it really be
a fossil
true proof
my first battle won
from the God of war
this is it
I know what has to be done
repair what's left here
reestablish communication
this sunrise
this dawning
a new world
where anything is possible
I have to tell the world
there's life in outer space
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11. |
Media
04:31
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MEDIA
meddling, peddling, media
selling, propelling, hysteria
meddling, peddling, media
conniving, glamorizing, mania
extra, extra
Apollo feared dead or worse
(hopeless, doomed, cursed)
meddling, peddling, media
selling, propelling, hysteria
meddling, peddling, media
depriving, the TRUTH, hysteria
(extra, extra)
tonight's top story
the lone manned mission to mars
a nuclear disaster
with a billion dollar price tag
whose to blame
(whose to blame)
earlier the UNSO had this to say
(The United Nations Space Organization)
we are certain
the interruption
is a mild inconvenience to you
our confidence is with Apollo Vesta
(Organization)
we assure you
within a short time
he will reestablish communication
and post his scientific findings
(Organization)
as well as
updates
regarding his health and well being
(The United Nations Space Organization)
thanks you for your patience
Meddling, peddling, media
selling, propelling, hysteria
meddling, peddling, media
rewording, manipulating, mania
the UNSO has no idea about the health and well being of
astronaut Apollo Vesta
and their main concerns are with
the multi-billion dollar star-ship
(mmm star-ship)
(lies lies lies)
we don't know any better
so (buy buy buy)
our newspapers and magazines
we'll (try try try)
to keep you updated
sell you what will keep you intrigued
Meddling, peddling, media
selling, propelling, hysteria
meddling, peddling, media
selling, controversy, MEDIA
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12. |
Eros
03:00
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Eros
-Capitius-
my son, you have come
such a long way
no doubt to
investigate
but the Mars you thought you were seeking
was just a rouse
we are here
reflecting you
Eros
Eros
you will be treated
as our own
schooled in ways
of love, trust and kindness
inner-galactic peace
knowledge will be yours
and of course
you will be the link between
Eros and planet earth
Eros, the universe
Eros
I leave you in the good company
of commander terminus
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13. |
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Peaceful Planetary Paradise
-Terminus-
Earth
once the jewel of the galaxy
an eden with lush majesty
every dew drop honey kissed
and curling oceans
sweeping in and out with the tides
green valleys, rolling hills, jagged mountains
capped with ice and silver flakes of snow
a peaceful planetary paradise
much like Eros 60 million years ago
father Earth
when we first sent the colonies
to her motherly woven arms
they settled on themselves
forgetting values, equality and love
fighting over boundaries
quarreling over quarries
evolving, changing
maiming
making a peaceful planetary paradise
like the desolate surface of Eros
the way it is now
Earth
a scar on the universe
with a society as segregated as its lands
and as polluted as its seas
where war and hatred and piracy
are over flowing
with their fickle flavored frapaccinos
over run with egos
they're grass as green as greed
and the eden they've been given
turned to steel and smog and sleaze
a peaceful planetary paradise
once upon a time was to be
the new Eros
now they're scavenging here to find the next place to corrupt
I say NO!
I won't allow it with all of my being
even if it means
committing myself to expulsion
of this peaceful planetary paradise
I'll be saving my fellow Erosians
from Earth
and its hypocrisy
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14. |
Apollo's Coming Home
03:27
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Apollo's Coming Home
bright lights in the sky tonight
UFO's and satellites
a star-ship flight from outer space
or is that a meteorite
Apollo's coming home
six years gone since the mission mars
the world has been in a tail spin
war between the oceans
on the tip of the United Nation's tongue
Apollo's coming home
is he a ghost
where has he been
six years lost
is it really him
Apollo's coming home
talk of war conspiracies
put on hold, hey come and see
Apollo Vesta has returned
from the dead it seems
Apollo's coming home
is he a ghost
where has he been
six years lost
is it really him
is he a God
where has he been
six years lost
lets crucify him
Apollo's coming home
Apollo's coming home
Apollo has come home
~UNSO
affirmative, affirmative
Apollo Vesta has returned to Earth
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15. |
Love, Trust & Kindness
02:56
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Love, Trust & Kindness
society built on love, trust and kindness
galaxy built on love trust and kindness
the universe built on love trust and kindness
light years ahead of our time
I am merely a guide
returned to share with you
what i have come to know
from the wonderful people of Eros
teaming with life
intellect beyond our wildest measure
an inner-galactic network of peace
security with one and all beings
a society built on love, trust and kindness
galaxies built on love trust and kindness
the universe built on love trust and kindness
light years ahead of our time
when the mind is free from petty turmoil
we open up the room for the budding plumes of understanding
everything from science to inner peace
inner peace
a society built on love, trust and kindness
galaxies built on love trust and kindness
the universe built on love trust and kindness
light years ahead of our time
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