Anya EzhevskayaAssistant professor at Dallas International University

The International Space Station Song

4 Jan 2013 · 3 min

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A lyrical, poetic performance that celebrates the International Space Station (ISS) and humanity’s ventures into space. The speaker weaves vivid interstellar imagery—spider‑like forms, solar rays, rovers on the Moon and Mars—while highlighting the international partnership of Russia, Europe, Japan, and the US. The piece humorously references everyday mission details such as misplaced urine and a character named Anya Iases tasked with locating waste, juxtaposing the grandeur of space exploration with human frailty and ephemerality. Repeated refrains emphasize the fleeting nature of human life, the enduring presence of the ISS, and the ongoing curiosity that drives us to explore the cosmos.

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In the galaxy far, far away, down the peacefully mild Milky Way, hangs a spider-like form, wings outstretched, flashing wildly its solar rays. Though apparently all occurred at Soviet International Space Station. 60 times round the Earth in a day, a specter of steel in the skies. Yet the rovers still roam, yes, they roam the moon, the beckons, the sea. Only we are ephemeral, yes, we are, struggling so hard to be. On the modules so boldly engraved, Russia, Europe, Japan, the US. But for who's this show? For the stars? Oh yeah, the stars. They're very impressed. And the Isis lifespan is waning. Spiders' magic hardly grows faint, just like Earthlings' busts. And Viagra, it needs boosts to keep up with the rest. Yet the roar is booming, Mr. Moon, the moon beckons thou see. Only we are ephemeral, yes we are, struggle so hard to be. In a galaxy far, far away, 15 liters of urine misplaced. Anya Iases always astir on the mission to locate the waste. And on Mars, the role They are laughing their longevity away. Like a man given 2 years left to live who ends up living till 80 years old. Yet the rovers still roam. Yes, they roam the moon, backings the sea. But on Earth here at home, here at home, just as to you and me. Yes, the rovers still roam. But I live here at home, here at home, just as here. Thank you.