PIRATE ATTACK Nov. 24/83 Karl Rigelhof

Interplanetary flight
Strapped into the command seat tight
Blast shield in place
Won't hide the smile on my face
As we tear through the very fabric of space

After takeoff we can relax
The computer will keep us on track
We're on our way home
Around the danger zone
Let's hope the pirates leave us alone

Objects under detection
Their course means interception
No time for hyperdrive
Battle stations, code red 5
We're gonna have to fight for our lives

CHORUS:
Pirates on the prowl
But we have them now
They don't know
That the guns we have below
Are gonna blow them from the skies

Lasers hit on target
But the battle isn't over yet
As they bring their ion beams to bear
Slashing through the hull they glare
A gaping hole sucks away our air

In retaliation
We fire in desperation
Our fusion missiles hit their mark
And blew two pirate ships apart
The taste of victory is in our hearts

CHORUS:
Pirates under the gun
Cowards on the run
Now that the threat is gone
We struggle along
And sing our victory song
We're safe and on our way home