Wessel Bound

From the engines below to the stars up high A Russian navigator and a daring guy I'm bold, I'm brash, from the town of Saint Pete I'll argue to the death that Russia can't be beat Vessel bound with the speed of light Plotting courses through the endless night Pavel Chekov with a grin so wide A helmsman's pride and a Russian stride Captain, I swear I just saved the day With a photon burst, I cleared the way Nuclear vessels? I know the score But if it's vodka you want, I'll bring some more Vessel bound with the speed of light Plotting courses through the endless night Pavel Chekov with a grin so wide A helmsman's pride and a Russian stride Why can't you tell what I'm saying, Alameda I've said it five times, but you keep saying "huh?" I found the nuclear vessel, so we can lift off Of course I know my name—it's Admiral Chekov! Admiral! Admiral! Admiral! With a scream and a fall, I take my hits But no Seti eel can keep me splits My loyalty's strong, my courage refined And in the darkest void, I keep my mind Vessel bound with the speed of light Plotting courses through the endless night Pavel Chekov with a grin so wide A helmsman's pride and a Russian stride From Mother Russia to the galaxy's rim From the best of times to the worst of them One last thing I've got to mention I'm a Starfleet hero And a Russian invention