First Landing on Medusa
Hawkwind Lyrics

Full Waking took us days to realise
It took us several days to fully wake up and realize our surroundings.

Adjusting to the newness of our eyes
It took time for us to adjust to the novelty of what our eyes were seeing.

We stayed inside, performing simple tasks
Initially, we only performed basic duties and did not venture outside.

Hardly speaking, faces set like masks
We rarely spoke to each other and wore expressionless faces.

Until the time came round for us to set
When the moment arrived for us to explore our new world.

The first feet on this world, to get
We were the first to set foot on this planet.

our samples, and erect the instruments
We collected samples and installed the necessary tools for scientific exploration.

A barren planet, but to all intents
Although the planet appeared devoid of life, it was suitable for our research purposes.

Another Eden opening its gates
This new planet seemed like a paradise, like another Garden of Eden.

For this chosen few who'd outslept their fates
We were privileged to be among the select few chosen to embark on this mission.

Anonymous, identical in our suits
We were indistinguishable from one another in our protective suits.

We entered the airlock. My weighted boots
As the first to enter the airlock, I wore heavy boots to stabilize myself.

would be the first to touch this unknown stone
I would be the first to come into contact with the alien terrain.

I led some distance, then, I felt alone
After a short while, I started to feel isolated and alone.

So I turned and saw, that the others were
When I looked back, I realized that the others had not followed me.

standing still, I radio'd to make them stir
I attempted to communicate with them through radio to encourage them to move forward.

but got no answer. So I waved my arm
Receiving no response, I resorted to physically signaling them to move forward.

But they still stood as though a stoning charm
Despite my efforts, they remained frozen in place as if under some sort of spell.

had taken hold. I made my slow way back
I concluded that some kind of strange phenomenon had overtaken my colleagues and made my way back to them.

And found each man had frozen in his track
I discovered that every single one of my companions was immobile and unresponsive.

I hammered my gloved fist on visor-plate
Frustrated and desperate, I pounded my gauntleted fist against my helmet's visor.

And pulled at pressure-padded arms. A state
I tried to shake and jostle them, but with no success.

of utter trance had overtaken all my men
All of my crew had fallen under a mesmerizing trance or spell of some kind.

My mouth felt dry, my fingers stiff, and then.....
I myself began to feel the effects of the spell, my mouth parched and my body becoming rigid.