Never Set the Gods on Fire
lyrics (c)1995
by Dave Szent-Gyorgyi & Nancy Louise Freeman
tune: "Never Set the Cat on Fire" by Frank Hayes
Don't ever set the gods on fire; you only will destroy them.
Don't jump on Seigfreid's funeral pyre; you surely
won't enjoy him.
Don't put that magic ring in hock,
You'll only bring on Ragnorok;
And never set the gods on fire.
And mind that Rhinegold as circumstances may require,
And never set the gods on fire!
Don't give yourself to Minotaur -- too great a sacrifice.
If Theseus can't rescue you, your near-term won't be nice.
So what if your love life's a dud?
They mean it when they call him "stud".
Don't give yourself to Minotaur.
And mind that Rhinegold as circumstances may require,
And never set the gods on fire!
Don't ever dis Odysseus, he has his own agender.
He's far more likely to end up a borrower than a lender.
Although he looks good wearing shifts,
Do, please, beware Greeks bearing gifts,
Don't ever dis Odysseus.
And mind that Rhinegold as circumstances may require,
And never set the gods on fire!
Don't visit Dane-King Hrothgar's Hall, you'll end up on the menu
Of Cain's descendant, Grendel-Bob; Please seek another venue.
For, when the Danes cry out alarm,
You'll have to tear off Grendel's arm,
Don't visit Dane-King Hrothgar's Hall.
And mind that Rhinegold as circumstances may require,
And never set the gods on fire!
When you return with Grendel's arm, are treated like a brother,
Your triumph will be sweet, but short. You'll have to off his
mother.
No Fury like woman spurned,
Unless it is a Hell-spawn burned,
When you return with Grendel's arm.
And mind that Rhinegold as circumstances may require,
And never set the gods on fire!