Well guys, after another long absence, I had inspiration to favor you with something special.
There's an American song called "Thanks For The Memory." I was thinking about it just a short time ago, and decided to favor you with Plushenko-ized lyrics!
Instrumental Version (so you can sing along!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQtcqP6a2bsTHANKS FOR THE MEMORY
Original lyrics by: Leo Robin
Redone by: AnyaNikolaievna
Thanks for the memory
Of seeing your hair shine, my, but it is fine
The Palace Square and moments of that fine balletic line
How lovely it was!
Thanks for the memory
Of snowy afternoons, Edvin Marton tunes
And high jumping and fast spinning and Flamenco tapping
How lovely it was!
Many's the time that we feasted
And many's the time that we fasted
Oh, well, it was swell while it lasted
You're such fun, I know you're not done
And thanks for the memory
A record-setting score, artistry galore
Some might have had a headache but you never were a bore
I thank you so much.
Thanks for the memory
Of acting with such gall, giving it your all
Those two weeks in Vancouver when we hardly saw you fall
How lovely that was!
Thanks for the memory
Of football on the floor, Dortmund in '04
That awesome red and black costume for Carmen that you wore
Say, by the way, what did happen to that costume?
The story of a great dancer
A little misunderstood like you
You both had critics, but whoop-dee-do!
That's life, surprise, I love your eyes!
Thanks for the memory
Injustices you forgave, with a smile and wave
And how in competitions you would never ever shave
I thank you so much
Thanks for the memory
Of many disorders, over all borders
Skating with injuries despite all your doctors' orders
How lovely that was!
Thanks for the memory
The happiness you share, flowers everywhere
And chuckles when the pants came off to show golden underwear
How lovely it was
Thanks for the memory
Of shattering the mold, winning with a cold
And how I cheered when you won the Turin Olympic gold
How lovely it was!
We said goodbye on a high note
When you jumped as high as a steeple
You skated every day for the people
No tears, no fuss, Hooray! For us
So, thanks for the memory
And strictly entre-nous, darling how are you?
And how are all those little dreams that almost have come true?
Aw'flly glad I met you! Cheerio, toodle-oo
Thank you!
Thank you!