Lyrics
Remember noah wrought his ship a long, long time ago
Remembering Noah and his ancient ship-building endeavor.
It's blessed that he ever did
Acknowledging the significance of Noah's actions.
No one believed his warnings, laughing, shrugging
People dismissing Noah's warnings with laughter and indifference.
Shoulders
Expressing skepticism with shrugged shoulders.
Asking: 'is there any need of it?'
Questioning the necessity of Noah's ark.
They found out they were wrong and he was right
Realizing the mistake as the floodwaters proved Noah right.
As the waters rose the cresting tide sealed their fate
The rising tide sealing the fate of those who doubted.
It's such an old but true cliche to say our days our
Reflecting on the cliché that our days are numbered.
Numbered
Acknowledging the finite nature of life.
Life for us is really through
Stating that life is truly over for them.
There's only one way out and that's to build a
Highlighting the only way out is to build a spaceship.
Spaceship
Mentioning the concept of a spaceship without knowing its destination.
God knows where it's gonna lead us to
Leaving the outcome to God's knowledge.
I'll be your captain, leader, hero, saint, guide and
Committing to be the captain, leader, hero, saint, guide, and king of the spaceship.
King
Claiming credit for the spaceship idea.
The one who had this brilliant idea
Expressing willingness to accept accolades for saving millions.
I'll be happy to accept all medals
Openness to receiving medals for the brilliant idea.
For having saved all millions following me
Emphasizing the impact of saving millions.
It's such an old but true cliche to say our days our
Repeating the idea that their days are numbered.
Numbered
Reiterating the finite nature of life.
Life for us is really through
Reaffirming that life is truly over.
There's only one way out and that's to build a
Repeating the need to build a spaceship for survival.
Spaceship
Reiterating the uncertainty of the spaceship's destination.
God knows where it's gonna lead us to
(Empty line)
We'll sail the second ark, tickets are cheap
Promoting the idea of sailing on a second ark with affordable tickets.
You can always choose a window seat if you wish
Offering the option of a window seat on the spaceship.
Let other people snicker, silly fools
Dismissing those who mock the idea as silly fools.
When they come to grip with nature's rules, we'll be
Confidently predicting that they will be gone when others realize nature's rules.
Gone
(Empty line)
Are you still asking me if I would take the risk
Responding to someone questioning the willingness to take the risk.
You must have lost your mind
Suggesting that questioning the risk indicates a loss of sanity.
It may be the chance for a lifetime
Considering the venture as a chance for a lifetime.
We'll sail the second ark, tickets are cheap
(Repetition of lines 30-35)
You can always choose a window seat if you wish
-Let other people snicker, silly fools
(Repetition of lines 32-33)
When they come to grip with nature's rules, we'll be
-Gone
(Repetition of lines 34-35)
Are you still asking me if I would take the risk
(Repetition of lines 36-37)
You must have lost your mind
(Repetition of line 38)
It may be the chance for a lifeline
Emphasizing the potential life-changing opportunity of taking the risk.
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