[Verse 1]

In a tower of flame in Capsule 12, I was there

I know not where they laid my bones - it could be anywhere

But when fire and smoke had faded, the darkness left my sight

And I found my soul in a spaceship's soul, riding home on a trail of light

[Chorus]

And my wings are made of tungsten, my flesh of glass and steel

I am the joy of Terra for the power that I wield

Once upon a lifetime, I died a pioneer

Now I sing within a spaceship's heart - does anybody hear?

[Verse 2]

Before each morning's launch, they know that I am there

To the soul that warms this vessel's hull they say a silent prayer

I'm father, ship, and spirit of the dream for which they strive

For I am man at the hands of man, see us rocket for the sky!

[Chorus]

And my wings are made of tungsten, my flesh of glass and steel

I am the joy of Terra for the power that I wield

Once upon a lifetime, I died a pioneer

Now I sing within a spaceship's heart - does anybody hear?

[Verse 3]

My thunder rends the morning skies; yes, I am here

Though lost to flame when I was man, now I ride her without fear

For I am more than man now, and man built me with pride

I led the way, and I lead the way, of man's future in the sky

[Chorus]

And my wings are made of tungsten, my flesh of glass and steel

I am the joy of Terra for the power that I wield

Once upon a lifetime, I died a pioneer

Now I sing within a spaceship's heart - does anybody hear?