Astronaut Hippo

(Verse 1) In a world not far from here, by a gentle river's bend, Lived a hippo, big and dear, with a cosmic dream to tend. Gazed he nightly at the stars, with a longing in his heart, Dreaming of lunar cars, and how he might take part. (Chorus) Astronaut Hippo, in your suit so grand, Floating through the stars, to the moon you'll land. With every step you take, on that dusty sea, You're the cosmic wonder, for all the world to see. (Verse 2) Then came a day, they called his name, "To the stars, you'll soon belong!" A special suit, to fit his frame, in a rocket strong and long. Through the clouds, the rocket soared, past the atmosphere so clear, To the moon, he was lured, the moment drawing near. (Chorus) Astronaut Hippo, in your suit so grand, Dancing on the moon, a spectacle so grand. With each leap and bound, in that silent night, You've shown us all, what it means to take flight. (Bridge) Beyond the earth's embrace, in the silence of the void, He found a peaceful place, his heart overjoyed. He looked back at his home, a blue marble in the dark, Realizing how alone, yet connected, is each spark. (Verse 3) Now, our hippo's tale is told, in schools and books and songs, Of how he broke the mold, and to the stars, he belongs. Le Let his story lift you high, inspire dreams both big and small, For in each of us, lie, a universe to enthrall. (Guitar solo) (Chorus) Astronaut Hippo, in your suit so grand, Back from the moon, to the welcoming land. You've journeyed far and wide, in the silent embrace, Astronaut Hippo, you've found your place. [fast guitar solo]