Hello folks- I thought I’d mention the fact that I’ve recently released a new three-track EP entitled: 5…4…3…2…1… which tells the story of mankind fleeing a dying Earth for the red sands of Mars! Doubtless, you’ve heard or read something like that many times before- but have you ever heard of hostile Martians suddenly being appeased, thanks to a lucky error, by dint of funky music? Or of Mankind, having fled a ruined Earth, lamenting the fact that they forgot to pack a tin-opener? These quirky events, and others, take place on the new EP! If you’re interested, here’s a link to the EP: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkX9brRAM97nhIz5wNAgsSBdxHrxFiQN

If you prefer a different streaming platform, just search for 5…4…3…2….1… by Zachary Mason, and you’ll have it.

Here are the lyrics to the opening track, for your amusement:

Verse 1.

Getting tired of waste production-

We need to do it somewhere else!

We really blew it with the system:

And now the system’s blown our health!

System’s launch, countdown commencing!

We’re on our way- we won’t be back!

Fossil fuels are just so tempting-

We might just bring some when we pack…

Chorus 1.

5 4 3 2 1

Let’s hope we go before we’re gone!

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

1 2 3 4 5

Don’t forget to pack the wives!

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

Verse 2.

Getting tired of mass destruction-

We need to do it somewhere else!

We really blew it with the system:

And now the system’s blown our health!

System’s launch! Countdown is counting…

We’re on our way and won’t return…

The ozone layer is really melting-

We’ve got to run before we burn!

Chorus 2.

5 4 3 2 1

Let’s hope we go before we’re gone!

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

1 2 3 4 5

Don’t forget to pack the wives!

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

Bridge.

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

“Don’t leave us behind!”

“Take me with you, Freddy!”

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

“Mars One to Earth: We’ve forgotten the tin-opener!”

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

(5…4…3…2… 5…4…3…2…1… We have liftoff!)

(Lyrics Copyright Zachary Mason 16/09/2025 protectmywork.com)

All the best folks!