[Spoken Intro: Jonny d'Ville]

"Alright then, one last time."

[Verse 1]

Like whiskey laced with gasoline, we're deadly when we're drunk

So shut your face and settle down, you sneering little punks

For space is vast, you are small, it’s black and bitter cold

The book is lying open, there are tales to be told

[Verse 2]

The fire is burning lower and the stars are shining bright

We’ve stories grim as pistol lead to tell to you tonight

So grab yourself a mug of beer, gin or vodka, hold it near

The book is lying open, there are tales to be told

[Spoken Interlude: Jonny d'Ville]

"Killers and renegades, liars and thieves. Welcome! We are The Mechanisms, the crew of the starship Aurora. Roving through the galaxy, having fun, violence, adventure, violence, violence. Allow me a brief moment of self indulgence to introduce to you the crew of our mighty starship. There's Drumbot Brian, our pilot. Ashes O'Reilly, quartermaster. Gunpowder Tim, our master at arms. Baron Marius von Raum, ship's doctor. Raphaella la Cognizi, science officer. And Ivy Alexandria, our archivist. And last, but the very opposite of least, myself. Jonny d'Ville, your humble captain."

[Literally Everyone On The Planet]

"FIRST MATE."

[Jonny d'Ville]

"Really. We're dying and you can't give me this. Sometimes I don't know why I bother."

[Verse 3]

So mind your manners, sonny Jim, we’ve seen beyond the stars

And if you want to prove it I can show you all the scars

So know the void is screaming mad, no happy endings out there, lad

The book is lying open, there are tales to be told

[Spoken Outro: Jonny d'Ville]

"Yes, we are for one last time, The Mechanisms. And we have just a few stories for you. It's a shame, but all things, all people, must die. Some of us sooner than others. But first we thought we'd tell you one of our grander tales. Shall we?"