"we're going around the world"

18 april 2009
2215 (10:15p)

this is the lyrics to the opening act from the explorer's got talent show a few nights back. the lyrics were written by dale hoff, the coordinator for the children's school on the ship-- he's in charge of making sure the younger kids keep up with their school requirements.

it's to the tune of the gillian's island theme :)


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We’re Going Around the World
By Dale Hoff S’09

Now sit right back while I tell a tale, a tale of a fateful trip
Of se-ven hundred passengers upon this mighty ship
They set out to sail the world one day, to see the sights unseen
Of course they had to read some books and study for the dean… and study for the dean

The Academic Dean was scholarly Reg, from Virginia he did come,
His plan was clear on the very first day, we’d learn about mi-gra-tion.
The Executive Dean was Les McCabe, a friendly, likable gent
His philosophy was very easily said….Assume - Positive – Intent….Assume – Positive - Intent

The skipper’s name was Jeremy, a master of the seas,
He’d sailed the world ten thousand times and he rode the waves with ease.
His crewa was a mighty sailing team, they’d traveled many a mile
They served us food, they made our beds, and they did it with a smile…they did it with  smile.

The students came to Nassau town, with all their books and gear,
They said good bye to mom and dad with many a wave and tears.
The seas were calm on the very first days….they thought they were doing fine
But the sky turned black… the winds kicked up…it was only a matter of time…it was only a matter of time

The ship first pitched and then it rocked…and the students wondered why,
As stomachs began to churn they thought “oh my god, we’re going to die!”
The waves began to crash on deck, and the mighty ship was tossed,
If not for courage of the mighty crew the Explorer would be lost…the Explorer would be lost

The crew they did their very best… to fight the raging storm
As the students dreamt of calmer times…like back home in their dorms.
The ship rolled left with a mighty lurch, and then rolled to the right.
The skipper said   “stay with me mates …let’s put up a bloody fight….let’s put up a bloody fight!                                                               

Dishes were flying and tables were tossed, … spoons and all the forks,
Calm Luke said from his office door….”it time for your noon report”
The clinic was filled with many a guests, who from their beds were hurled
But Doctor Ann said, “take a few aspirin….cuz we’re going around the world…we’re going around the world”

Then the sun rose up and the seas did calm, and it looked like a beautiful day
But 8 o’clock came … the drums did sound, King Neptune was having his say!!!
the fish guts flew …the rings were kissed…the hair began to fall
The Royal Barbers said…”look what we made… 89 ping pong balls… 89 ping pong balls.

This fateful tale goes on my friends… the voyage must prevail
Cuz this mighty ship will never stop till it gets to Ft. Lauderdale.
Mates will you please join with me and toast to its flag unfurled
The Semester @ Sea Explorer ship….is going around the world! 
The Semester @ Sea Explorer ship ….is going around the world!!!