Parody of “The Persian Rose”, words and music by
Jeff and Maya Bohnhoff
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Parody lyrics ©1999-03-07 by Bob Kanefsky. All rights reserved. The copyright of the original lyrics and music remain with the holder(s) of the original copyright.
I've traveled far, I've traveled wide.
I've burrowed through the earth to gain the sky.
Seeking a magic treasure, I've dug:
A Persian rug, Persian rug, Persian rug.
The cave is deep, with stony stairs.
A single lamp now glows. My heart despairs.
And then I find it, hidden in a far pit:
That magic carpet, Persian carpet, Persian rug.
Tell me how to fly it!
Tell me how to steer it!
Tell me, on which corner do I tug?
I tell you, I can't fly it! How does this thing work?
I thought magical artifacts worked on voice commands.
Oh no!! That's the steering string in my hands!
Tell me how to stop it!
Tell me how to land it!
Tell me, on which corner do I tug?
I can't stop it! I can't pull the plug!
God, is there no manual?
I prefer my camel. Not so far to fall.
I have a fear of heights, I now recall.
But I... can open up your eyes.
Such splendor I've found here in the skies.
You only can see such fantastic sights with drugs
Or Persian rugs, a Persian rug, Persian rug.
I traveled far, I traveled wide.
I plummeted to earth, from way on high.
I reached the ground, which was my goal.
I gathered too much speed, and left a hole.
Oh the Persian and the pilot both will shrug.
They may fall, who step upon the rug.