Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars
Written by Tommy Shaw

Now I can say in less than a day
We'll be underway on our Mission to Mars
Theoretical themes, radical schemes
Chasing our dreams on our Mission to Mars
Tomorrow we'll say that this is the day
We'll be on our way on the Mission to Mars

Say goodbye to all your friends
Now a whole new life begins
As the universe's mysteries unfold
And the audience back home is holding on
With bated breath
To hear the stories that are waiting to be told

Now I can say that this is the day
We'll be on our way on our Mission to Mars

Theoretical themes, radical schemes
Chasing our dreams on our Mission to Mars

Astrophysical plans, political sands
It's all in our hands on our Mission to Mars

Sparks and quarks, they glow in the dark
They'll someday remark as a walk in the park
This Mission to Mars

Now I can say this is the day
We'll be on our way on the Mission to Mars

Now I can say that this is the day
We'll be on our way on the Mission to Mars

Interpretation

The first manned mission to Mars will be one of great excitement across the globe. It will be of monumental scientific and political consequence. 

For the astronauts, they have the privilege and honor of being the first, and they will be making history. They will be remembered forever in public parks with monuments bearing their names. Scientific achievements built on the foundation of their pioneering mission will be tied to their legacy.