Maximilian Von Spee - Dirt Poor Robins

Who coulda known that you would be so calm within calamity

For now you’ve shown us your confidence just grows when under siege

Who would have guessed when you were distressed it would be your policy

To put your back to the ropes and then by cracking a joke knock us out with

comedy

Well oh no, who woulda known you were so clever to define

Disaster equals laughter over time

Disaster equals laughter over time

I have to admit that I was tempted to believe I might be wrong

When we bound and gagged ya and ya started to brag that you’d planned this all

along

But quickly we learned when you were burned you would return with words to

prove you’re tough enough

But you failed the test, (now confess) call in distress, (S.O.S) because

British called your bluff

Well oh no, who woulda known that in this lowly state you’d find

Disaster equals laughter over time

Disaster equals laughter over time

You’re One in a Maximilian

A freestanding strong pavilion

No one ever dares to question your opinion

You’re One in a Maximilian

You are feared by soldiers and civilians

Holding both sides of the prime meridian

You’re One in a Maximilian

So adored by scores of loyal minions

Ooo you make the ladies turn a shade vermillion

You’re One in a Maximilian

You’re One in a Maximilian

You are one in a million

I pray in your haste that you would not waste, a thimble of this irony

That these land-loving soldiers have a whale on their shoulders,

Maximilian Von Spee

Well oh no, who woulda known that is all as you designed

Disaster equals laughter over time

Disaster equals laughter over time

Disaster equals laughter over time