Drake Equation

(Verse 1) Stars are like diamonds scattered on black velvet night Gazing up at them, I wonder, is there another light? Life out there, a question that's haunted us for years The Drake Equation, a formula to quell our doubts and fears (Chorus) R star, the birth rate of sun-like stars ablaze Fp, the fraction of planets that could harbor life's sweet daze Ne, the number of Earth-like planets in a star's embrace Fl, the fraction of those where life might leave its trace Fi, the fraction where intelligence ignites the spark fC, the fraction where communication leaves its mark L, the length of time for intelligent life to embark On a journey outward, leaving their celestial ark (Verse 2) Numbers and symbols, a cosmic lottery we play Searching for a signal, a message from far away Radio waves whispering secrets through the endless void Maybe someday soon, an answer will be enjoyed (Chorus) R star, the birth rate of sun-like stars ablaze Fp, the fraction of planets that could harbor life's sweet daze Ne, the number of Earth-like planets in a star's embrace Fl, the fraction of those where life might leave its trace Fi, the fraction where intelligence ignites the spark fC, the fraction where communication leaves its mark L, the length of time for intelligent life to embark On a journey outward, leaving their celestial ark (Bridge) Are we alone in this universe, vast and cold and grand? Or are there others listening, with a telescope in hand? The Drake Equation, a whisper in the cosmic night A hopeful calculation, a beacon burning bright (Chorus) R star, the birth rate of sun-like stars ablaze Fp, the fraction of planets that could harbor life's sweet daze Ne, the number of Earth-like planets in a star's embrace Fl, the fraction of those where life might leave its trace Fi, the fraction where intelligence ignites the spark fC, the fraction where communication leaves its mark L, the length of time for intelligent life to embark On a journey outward, leaving their celestial ark (Outro) The universe holds secrets, waiting to be unfurled The Drake Equation, a key to another world (Bridge) Are we alone in this universe, vast and cold and grand? Or are there others listening, with a telescope in hand? The Drake Equation, a whisper in the cosmic night A hopeful calculation, a beacon burning bright (Chorus) R star, the birth rate of sun-like stars ablaze Fp, the fraction of planets that could harbor life's sweet daze Ne, the number of Earth-like planets in a star's embrace Fl, the fraction of those where life might leave its trace Fi, the fraction where intelligence ignites the spark fC, the fraction where communication leaves its mark L, the length of time for intelligent life to embark On a journey outward, leaving their celestial ark (Verse 3) Radio telescopes scanning, antennas reaching high Catching faintest whispers, across the cosmic sky Binary code, a message, a melody unknown Could it be a greeting, a seed of life now sown? (Outro) The universe holds secrets, waiting to be unfurled The Drake Equation, a key to another world We search for echoes, in the vast and starry night A symphony of planets, bathed in celestial light (Verse 3) Radio telescopes scanning, antennas reaching high Catching faintest whispers, across the cosmic sky Binary code, a message, a melody unknown Could it be a greeting, a seed of life now sown? (Outro) The universe holds secrets, waiting to be unfurled The Drake Equation, a key to another world We search for echoes, in the vast and starry night A symphony of planets, bathed in celestial light