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Told from the point of view of an anonymous Starfleet crew member, who was on a science assignment to an alien planet. He fell in love with an alien girl, who is unfortunately from a pre-warp technology. Though the relationship is consummated, he faces guilt and responsibility.

LYRICS
(c)2025 Ggreg Snyder

(Verse 1)
I watched her dancing in the firelight,
On a world untouched by warp or flight.
I logged my notes, I kept my guard,
But loving her came way too hard.

(Pre-Chorus)
She touched my hand, I lost my place,
One kiss and I broke through space.
Now I’m tangled in a secret I can’t tell—
Starfleet rules know me too well.

(Chorus)
The Prime Directive tears me in two,
I can’t change her world, but I can’t leave her too.
We crossed the line under alien skies,
Now I’m stranded with her fire in my eyes.

(Verse 2)
We shared a language without a word,
Every sigh was louder than being heard.
Her skin was strange, her heartbeat wild,
I knew the rules, but I just smiled.

(Pre-Chorus)
She pulled me close, I lost all sense,
Every rule felt irrelevant.
But morning came, and I had to go,
She’ll never know the truth I know.

(Chorus)
The Prime Directive tears me in two,
I can’t change her world, but I can’t leave her too.
We crossed the line under alien skies,
Now I’m haunted by her starlit eyes.

(Bridge)
I dig the way she breaks me down,
The crazy love I wasn’t allowed.
But history’s hers, not mine to write,
So I disappear into the night.

(Chorus)
The Prime Directive—written in stone,
Protect their world, but I’m left alone.
I’ll carry her touch through the stars above,
Bound by duty, but scarred by love.

(Outro)
Somewhere she sleeps beneath her sky,
And I’m just a ghost passing by.
The Prime Directive keeps me true,
But it took my heart away from you.

Prime Directive

It's happening deep in my throat.
It wasn't vain. I feel no pain.
Don't feel angry. And smile at me.
Don't burn the goats. Kiss me slowly.

You once told me
"Don't go right there. It's so scary. It will kill thee"
I hold you tight. Kiss your front head.
"Don't worry babe. It has to be".

I see the light surrounding me
All is moving so quietly
My father's arms are holding me
He smiles at me very gently

You once told me
"Don't go right there. It's so scary. It will kill thee"
I hold you tight. Kiss your front head.
"Don't worry babe. It has to be".

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Alice In Chains

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