Three men sit tensely waiting for the dawn
The brilliant burst of fire that will carry them on
The anticipation grows for the crew that waits below
In the endless breathless hours before the dawn
Star Fire, Star Fire
Bear my soul to touch the universe beyond
Ten thousands to build the shining shell
It took a dozen years and love to build it well
Everyone who touched its birth(?)
Though they be bound on earth
Will be with the astronauts that in her dwell
Star Fire, Star Fire
Its singing in my blood, I know it well
We can know the promise of the stars
Seeking till we find that heritage is ours
And with hearts both true and bold
We will face what we behold
When we seek to find our answers in the stars
Star Fire, Star Fire
A promise of the universe is ours