The drake equation

(Verse 1)
Out in the galaxy, vast and unknown,
Searching for answers beyond the stars we’ve flown,
Drake asked a question, are we all alone?
In the endless space, beyond what we've been shown.
(Chorus)
This is the Drake Equation, counting dreams,
Planets spinning under starry beams,
How many live? How many know?
In the universe, beyond our earthly glow.
(Verse 2)
R is the rate of stars newly born,
Fp the fraction where planets are drawn,
Ne are worlds where life might grow,
Where are the signs? We just don’t know.
(Chorus)
This is the Drake Equation, counting dreams,
Life may be hidden in cosmic streams,
Are they watching, calling out?
In the universe, beyond our doubt.
(Bridge)
Fl, Fi, Fc – all hopes combined,
Intelligent life, somewhere we’ll find,
How long, L, do their voices last?
Are they still here, in the cosmic vast?
(Outro)
It’s just an equation, a guess and a wish,
Science asks in the night so still,
Are we alone, or are they waiting, too?
Among the stars, in the cosmic blue.
(Chorus - Reprise)
This is the Drake Equation, counting fate,
In galaxies where the stars create,
The answer’s hidden in time and space,
Intelligent life, a cosmic race.