Lyrics
There's danger on the way
Expressing the presence of imminent danger.
But you won't need to pray
Assuring that prayer won't be necessary in the face of danger.
There's just another life to save
Highlighting the urgency to save another life.
A daring crime so bold
Describing a bold and daring crime.
To steal a nation's gold
Indicating the theft of a nation's gold as part of the crime.
The force is launched to catch them cold
Referring to the launch of a force to apprehend the criminals.
(Five, four, three, two, one)
Counting down to signal imminent action.
Thunderbirds are go
Referring to the Thunderbirds, indicating readiness for action.
Calling, International Rescue
Calling for the intervention of International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Repetition of the call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Continued call for International Rescue, emphasizing urgency.
They're off the beaten track
Describing a location off the usual path.
Preparing for attack
Preparing for an impending attack.
Blinding flashes, don't look back
Warning about blinding flashes, advising against looking back.
The clock is ticking down
Highlighting the ticking clock and urgency to save lives.
Save them, save them, 'fore they drown
Repetition emphasizing the need to save lives before drowning.
(Five, four, three, two, one)
Counting down again, indicating imminent action.
Thunderbirds are go
Reiterating the readiness of Thunderbirds for action.
Calling, International Rescue
Repetition of the call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Continued call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Emphasizing urgency with another call for International Rescue.
F-A-B you're coming through
Communicating successfully ("F-A-B") and coming through.
They need your help, no one else can do
Stating the unique capability of providing help when no one else can.
Taken, gagged and tied
Describing individuals who have been taken captive, silenced, and restrained.
Who's captured them and why?
Posing a question about the captors and their motives.
Send a message through the sky
Suggesting sending a message through the sky for help.
(Help, help, can anybody hear me?)
Expressing a distress call and seeking assistance.
(Five, four, three, two, one)
Counting down again, signaling further urgency.
Thunderbirds are go
Reiterating the readiness of Thunderbirds for action.
Calling, International Rescue
Repetition of the call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Continued call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Emphasizing urgency with another call for International Rescue.
(Five, four, three, two, one)
Counting down again, indicating persistent urgency.
Calling, International Rescue
Repetition of the call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Continued call for International Rescue.
Calling, International Rescue
Emphasizing urgency with another call for International Rescue.
Five, four, three, two, one, zero
Final countdown to emphasize the immediate need for action.
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