The Orbit Song

"Orbit" isn't exactly a barrel of fun so this song has been re-written several times to try and insert gratuitous cheap laughs: I'm not certain Gilbert and Sullivan were ever into angst. " Blake" comes next.

The Orbit Song

(After "Here's a how-de-doo" from The Mikado)

Duet: Avon, Vila

Avon:

Here's a how-de-doo
I almost murdered you
Then once I'd found that neutron star
My infelicitous faux pas
I must admit I rue
Here's a how-de-doo

Vila:

Here's a nasty mess
My misty-eyed distress
Could all have been avoided, when
With your habitual acumen
You saved us, I confess
But still, a nasty mess

Avon:

This wasn't in the plan
When we met Egrorian
Despatching you were action drastic
So, in lieu, I spaced the plastic
Forgive me, if you can
This wasn't in the plan

Vila:

I'm feeling rather fraught
To think my death you sought
Each time the toast is Down the Hatch
I'll bear in mind you'd me despatch
As a very last resort
And skip that glib retort!

Avon:

You are safe with me as always -

Vila:

That a promise or a threat?

Avon:

Must we friendship reappraise?

Vila:

This is one trip I won't forget
Your plans for that airlock
Were something of a shock

Together:

Yet Malodaar we did survive
We both have stayed alive.
Here's a nasty how-de-doo!

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