[verse 1]
They told me it was just a simple trip,
Explorin’ new worlds on a science ship.
But when the daylight's gone, and the science was done,
I was left alone, far away from home.
[chorus]
I was just takin' a leak behind a rock,
When they thought I was dead, and didn't take stock.
Now I'm stranded here, all on my own,
A poor redshirt, left all alone.
[Verse 2]
I screamed and I yelled, but no one came,
Their voices faded, calling my name.
In the silence of the alien night,
I wondered if I’d ever see the light.
[chorus]
I was just takin' a leak behind a rock,
When they thought I was dead, and didn't take stock.
Now I'm stranded here, all on my own,
A poor redshirt, left all alone.
[short instrumental break]
[bridge]
Mama warned me, said, 'Son, take care,
Redshirts like you, they meet despair.'
It's the fate we wear, in these crimson threads,
Destined to be the ones left for dead.
[chorus]
I was just takin' a leak behind a rock,
When they thought I was dead, and didn't take stock.
Now I'm stranded here, all on my own,
A poor redshirt, left all alone.
[outro]
Maybe someday they'll realize,
A redshirt’s fate isn't to die.
But until then, I’ll sing this song,
Hoping someone, will come along.