Space Elevator

Riding on an elevator Heading out to space Wouldn't be an escalator That'd be a disgrace It's an easy 40 grand 50 at the most Something breaks its tiny strand? I guess we'll all be toast Why should we give it a chance? Don't look at me like that, askance Why just watch when we can dance? Isn't it just full of romance? Riding on the elevator Space our only goal Waving "Bye, we'll see you later" Turn on the cruise control We'll be back in seven days Don't tell me it's just a phase The sights we'll see will sure amaze The stars all bright as there we gaze Riding on the elevator Marking time alone Why must you be a hater "Couldn't you have flown?" It's just not equivalent Up and back, smart money spent Don't be so ambivalent You'd be glad you finally went Riding on an elevator Don't get left behind I will be its vindicator Have not lost my mind