So Long, And Thanks

Chorus:
Oh-oh-oh-oh, for the longest time
Oh-oh-oh, for the longest time...

When you said goodbye to us that year
You left all of your creations here
        Though Ford and Arthur
        Won't hitchhike any farther
We'll read about them for the longest time.

Marvin's in our overworked machines
Vogon bosses govern our routines
        And while my taxes
        Pile up by bistromathics
I'll think about you at assessment time.

    You won't be around any more
        It's dark in my soul,
        But I won't be Thor.
    If I ever need a private eye
        Dirk Gently is the guy
        'Cause he's really holistic.

In the universe's final days
I intend to dine at Milliways
        On lamb that's willing
        Or beef that finds it thrilling
To make its meatloaf at the end of time.

Chorus

Deep Thought, dolphins, laboratory mice,
Slartibartfast's picture in the ice,
        And random Scrabble
        While battered sofas travel
Upstairs or take our heroes home through time.

    You took us along for a drive,
        Our Last Chance To See
        These species alive.
    And you taught us The Meaning Of Liff;
        It's more than terrif-
        Ic, it's simply Titanic.

Inside all the stories that you told
Beats an ever-living Heart of Gold.
        And our affection
        Returns in your direction
We're gonna miss you for the longest time.