A must, the thrust
2, 1, 0
[Verse 1]
Picking up speed to succeed (faster, higher, faster)
To see escape velocity (faster, higher, faster)
To be… escape velocity (faster, higher, faster)
Hope to see the sea, all the sea
From sea to sea (from sea to sea)
And, to infinity (beyond the see)
See beyond the sea
A must, the thrust
[Bridge]
Picking up speed, but we might need
A boost
[Break]
[Chorus]
Through the roof
(I’ve a feeling we’ve hit the ceiling)
I’ve a feeling
(I’ve a feeling we’ve hit the ceiling)
The ceiling is dealing a mighty blow
(We’re going a little too slow)
[Break]
Oh, no (Oh, know)
A must, the thrust
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills, Rockets]
[Verse 2]
Picking up speed but I must concede (Feeling low)
The severity of the gravity (Feeling low)
Seems to be impeding me (Feeling low, low, low)
Feeling low, don’t you know
Sure could use some juice, a boost
Developing a lust for thrust
Thrust I must!
[Bridge]
Picking up speed, but we might need
A boost
[Chorus]
Through the roof
(I’ve a feeling we’ve hit the ceiling)
I’ve a feeling
(I’ve a feeling we’ve hit the ceiling)
The ceiling is dealing a mighty blow
(We’re going a little too slow)
Oh, no (Oh, know)
A must, the thrust
[Bridge]
You see, gravity
Is bringing me down
(Down, down, down)
Down to Earth
From birth
Mama always said,
Son, the gravity will help keep you
… well grounded.
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano, Bass]
Thrust I must!
A SCIENCE NOTE
Escape velocity is the minimum speed required for an object to break free from the gravitational attraction of a celestial body, such as a planet or a moon, without further propulsion. It is the speed at which the object would need to travel horizontally to move away from the body and out into space, overcoming the gravitational pull.
In relation to gravity and rocket boosters, escape velocity depends primarily on the mass of the celestial body and the distance from its center. The greater the mass of the body, the stronger its gravitational pull, and thus the higher the escape velocity required. Similarly, the closer an object is to the center of mass of the celestial body, the greater the gravitational force acting upon it, requiring a higher escape velocity.
Rocket boosters are used to provide the necessary thrust to achieve escape velocity. By accelerating the spacecraft to a speed equal to or greater than the escape velocity, the rocket can break free from the gravitational pull of the celestial body and travel into space. The design and power of the rocket boosters are crucial factors in determining whether a spacecraft can achieve escape velocity and successfully escape the gravitational field of the celestial body.