Countdown to zero, ignition Warning Rising in smoke, glowing fire Thrusting into the sky of the morning Warning All system down Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! In search of the glory They reach for the stars With honor and courage They die! Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Thunderous roar of the engine Screaming They fill the sky, burn trails Down through the clouds falling faster Disaster Taking their lives Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!