Yesterday the martians came They weren't yellow green or grey They looked a bit like us with a funny nose Linguistic problems never occurred Dyslectic creatures, mocking birds They talked a little strange A bit like Mo More tempting than Julianne Moore More funny than Carry Grant Yesterday the martians came The trip had made them a little pale They came from very far but yet so close Not closer than the corner shop But still they were so on top Saving their own ship with a fire hose Using the perfect dose Turning the river dry